Apple Memory (RAM) User's Manual
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1. Re th A at A a Cent a gt a gt A gt gt Be gt A e a ertia at A 2ta m Ma 68 A S c Boat e gt 2 s gaa T a Ta A gt A i gt gt ck res A Aa gt A 5 gt gt o gt A ee gt CF Note If the processor module is not securely connected to the logic board your computer will not start up 8 Go to Closing the Computer to complete the reassembly process PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 11 Closing the Computer 1 After replacing RAM in the upper or lower RAM slot insert the internal heat shield Important When replacing the internal heat shield make sure it does not cover the plastic tabs for the hard disk and optional AirPort Card The plastic tab for the processor module should be placed under the heat shield Heat Shield Screws Processor Module Tab 2 Press down on the bottom portion of the heat shield to secure it and then replace the screws 3 Flip the keyboard over and insert the small tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the openings in the PowerBook case PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 12 4 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard 5 Letgo of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place 6 Replace the PowerBook battery or plug in the power adapter Warning Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and exter2. on the right side of the processor module and gently pull up on the tab until the processor module disconnects from the logic board Note The tab for the processor module is the smaller of the two plastic tabs Processor Module 3 Lift the processor module straight out and carefully turn it over and locate the RAM slot RAM Slot Bottom of Processor Module 4 Pull the tabs apart and remove the DIMM from the slot PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 9 5 Insert the new DIMM RAM Slot Bottom of Processor Module Warning When removing or installing the RAM card do not touch its connectors Handle the RAM card only by the edges 6 Reinsert the processor module Make sure the tabs on the side of the module line up with the slots on the metal frame of the logic board Press the tabs into the slots so the edge of the processor module is flush against the metal frame PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 10 7 Press down very firmly against the processor module until you feel it securely attach to the connector on the logic board Then replace the screw Note If you have a 2 inch RAM card in the upper slot remove it before you reinsert the processor module the card blocks the area you need to push against to secure the processor module in place RAM Card m Le i 4 Processor Module S S A A t 2 a 2 cA N Peta a Da 2 oe gt A e e GAA a yrt2 a Ser a ae A a ta
3. PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM Replacement Instructions Be sure to follow these instructions carefully Failure to follow these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and may void your warranty For this computer you can replace memory in either the upper or lower RAM slot Replacing memory in your computer requires up to nine basic steps Turn off the computer Open the computer e Remove the heat shield e Remove the processor module if replacing RAM in the lower RAM slot e Remove the RAM you are replacing e Install the replacement RAM e Replace the processor module for lower RAM replacement only e Replace the heat shield e Close the computer Note A video version of the replacement instructions is available at http www info apple com installparts Tools Required Jeweler s flat blade screwdriver e Phillips screwdriver Electrostatic Discharge ESD Static electricity a normal and natural phenomenon builds up on your body as you walk around You experience an electrostatic discharge ESD when you touch an object and feel a spark ESD can cause damage to the internal components of your computer To avoid ESD damage read and follow all instructions If a grounding wrist strap is included with your replacement memory refer to the instructions included for how to ground and use the strap About Memory Your computer comes with a minimum of 64 megabytes MB of synchrono
4. eWire Memory RAM 3 3 Make sure that the keyboard locking screw is not in the locked position Your new PowerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard you can skip this step 4 Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys until the top portion of the keyboard pops up 4 PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 5 Lift the top portion of the PowerBook keyboard up slightly near the top row of keys and pull it back far enough to release the small tabs that hold the bottom of the keyboard in place gt EEK N aaae N AS Pn Oa eS y 6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests 7 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity Important To avoid electrostatic discharge always ground yourself by touching a metal surface before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer To avoid static electricity building back up in your body do not walk around the room until you have completed your installation and closed the computer PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 5 8 With a Phillips screwdriver remove the screws that secure the internal heat shield Heat Shield 9 Lift up the internal heat shield 10 At this point Go to the section Replacing RAM in the Upper RAM Slot if you are replacing RAM in the top RAM sl
5. nal parts are in place and it is closed Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can damage your computer or cause injury PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 13 Apple Computer Inc 2000 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this document may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple Computer Inc 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 http Awww apple com Apple the Apple logo FireWire and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 14
6. ot e Go to the section Replacing RAM in the Lower RAM Slot if you are replacing RAM in the bottom RAM slot 6 PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM Replacing RAM in the Upper RAM Slot 1 After opening the computer removing the keyboard and heat shield release the existing RAM expansion card at the two snaps so the card pops up Then pull the expansion card out of the RAM expansion slot Warning When removing or installing the RAM card do not touch its connectors Handle the RAM card only by the edges PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 7 2 Hold the replacement RAM expansion card at a 30 degree angle Line up the notch in the card with the small tab in the RAM expansion slot Then push the RAM expansion card into the expansion slot Warning When removing or installing the RAM card do not touch its connectors Handle the RAM card only by the edges Note You may feel some resistance If you are having trouble inserting the card try pushing one side at a time 3 Gently push the RAM expansion card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place Snap 4 Go to Closing the Computer to complete the reassembly process PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM 8 Replacing RAM in the Lower RAM Slot 1 After opening the computer removing the keyboard and heat shield remove the long screw shown below that secures the processor heat spreader 2 Locate the small plastic pull tab
7. us dynamic random access memory SDRAM installed in a RAM slot on the bottom of the processor module On the top of the processor module is another RAM slot you can use to add additional memory to your PowerBook RAM Specifications The expansion slots on the top and bottom of the processor module can accept up to a 2 inch SDRAM card that meets the following specifications e small outline dual Inline memory module SO DIMM format e 16 32 64 128 or 256 MB e 144 pin e PC 100 Type RAM SDRAM from earlier PowerBook models cannot be used Maximum RAM Configurations The maximum amount of RAM you can install in your PowerBook is 512 MB using 256 MB DIMMs in both the top and bottom RAM slots To install RAM in the bottom RAM slot you must remove the processor module To install RAM in the top RAM slot do not remove the processor module 2 PowerBook FireWire Memory RAM Opening the Computer Warning Always turn off your computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components 1 Place your computer on a clean flat surface 2 Shut down your computer remove the battery from the expansion bay and disconnect the power adapter modem and any other cables connected to the computer Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot If you have been using your PowerBook wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer to let the internal components cool down before continuing PowerBook Fir
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