eMac upgrades

[pistooli]

I have upgraded my parents eMac to 2GB memory, and also replaced the non-functioning DVD drive to a DVD burner. Just for references, if anyone has similar interest.

Here are the parts I used:

Kingston KVR400X64C3A/1G - which is a 1GB module, makes the total now the maximum 2 GB

Pioneer DVR-106DB - old, but capable DVD burner

It runs Leopard now, and the machine works fairly well, depite its age.

Cheers,

P.

 

[SkyBell]

Congrats, great to see someone keeping these old machines running. My 1.42 GHz eMac is still going strong as my personal main machine, I hope that one continues to provide great service for your parents as well.

 

[Goftrey]

Awesome! Only now am I slowly using the eMac less & less, when I get my G5 I'll be using him for DVD's & music, because the speakers are AMAZING

 

[pistooli]

In the meantime I installed a Zalman Fanmate2 as described in a different thread

Today I also fitted an Aiport Extreme card, so the eMac upgrade is now finished. Over the weekend I will give it back to my parents.

 

[Intell]

Very nice. Your parents should be able to get a few more years worth from it.