Do I need to do anything before installing RAM?

[c073186]

I am installing new RAM in a PowerBook G4. Do I need to do anything in Mac OS besides backup files before installing the new RAM?

 

[jayhawk11]

I am installing new RAM in a PowerBook G4. Do I need to do anything in Mac OS besides backup files before installing the new RAM?

No...just make sure you ground yourself before you start working on it.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

Profit off your old ram on ebay.

That way you'll have time to test and be able to ship it out ASAP 🙂

 

[surferfromuk]

remove any fluffy jumpers, nylon stockings and as suggested ground yourself or at least discharge yourself on the chassis - do not at any time touch the row of gold pins on the ram...

 

[honeycrisp]

No...just make sure you ground yourself before you start working on it.

How do you ground yourself?

 

[alphaod]

How do you ground yourself?

Usually with an anti-static strap, but the easiest way is to touch the computer chassis before you touch the RAM.

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@OP: Use the proper tools. No you don't need to back up anything for a RAM upgrade.