Installing ram in ibook

Is it soldered in? The MB is soldered onto the motherboard and is not removable. Loading page content. Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. Reply Helpful 1 Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. Now, with the greatest possible respect, are you sure that I cannot run Leopard on a G4? Internet forums are full of threads about this and the common thread running through them excuse the pun!

Exchanging the RAM is going to be a bit of hassle as it came all the way across the pond from the home of the brave, so I'd like to eliminate the possibility of the board being faulty if possible.

I don't suppose I could put the 1GB in the mb slot, could I? User profile for user: Duane Duane. Then it is a trip to Amazon for me then. The RAM was not installed properly!!!

The iBook has been sat dormant for a while and on opening it up for the forth time, I noticed there was dust on the the connector pins. You also really have to slot it in as far as it will go. I really appreciated all your help guys. Sorry to waste everyones time, but you saved me a lot of messing around by explaining that my plan to install Leopard will not work. Glad that you got it working! Featured Guide.

Time Required. Pull the keyboard release tabs toward you and lift up on the keyboard until it pops free. Note that the keyboard ribbon is still attached to the logic board, so you cannot completely remove the keyboard yet.

If the keyboard does not come free, use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the keyboard locking screw between F4 and F5 key degrees in either direction and try again. Rotate the keyboard away from the screen and rest it face-down on the trackpad area.

Grasp the clear plastic tab on the airport card and pull up and toward the display. Hold the airport card in one hand and use your other hand to remove the antenna cable. Grasp the wire metal bracket on top of the RAM shield and pull upward to remove the shield. Add a comment. Add Comment Cancel. Step 2 Keyboard. Step 3.

Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Step 7. Step 8. Step 9 RAM. Step The latch must be in its released, open position to remove the access door. Step 2: Remove the battery With the latch still in its open position, gently pull up on the tab to remove the battery. Step 3: Remove the bottom case Remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of your MacBook Pro, and then remove the bottom case.

Important : Because the screws are different lengths, note the screw lengths and locations so you can replace the screws correctly. Step 4: Remove existing memory if present Push out the ejection levers on the sides of the memory module to release the module from the memory card slot. Hold the memory module by the notches and remove it from the slot.

Step 5: Install memory Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot. Repeat, if necessary, to install an additional memory module in the top slot. Note : Make sure you install the memory according to the illustration below, with the gold contacts inserted almost completely into the connector.

Step 6: Replace the bottom case Replace the bottom case. Replace and tighten the eight screws. Step 7: Replace the battery To replace the battery, make sure the latch is in its open position. Step 8: Replace the access door With the latch in the open position replace the access door, making sure it is level with the bottom case of your MacBook Pro, and press the latch into the closed position.

Memory specifications Use the tables below to confirm the memory being installed is compatible with your MacBook Pro. For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in each slot. If you can't find the notches, try pressing the levers outward again. Note : Make sure your memory is installed according to the illustration below, with the gold contacts inserted almost completely into the connector.

Removing or installing memory You will need to remove the battery before installing additional memory and reinstall the battery after installing the memory.

Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, and any other cords connected to the MacBook Pro to prevent damaging the computer. Turn the computer over. Locate the battery release latches on each side of the battery. Slide both latches up. The battery should pop up slightly. Lift the battery out.