Having issues installing RAM

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  1. c073186, Jun 15, 2008

    c073186 macrumors 6502a

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    Okay I know this shouldn't be hard but I am having difficulty installing new RAM in a PowerBook G4. I insert the RAM at an angle then push down but it does not just "click" into place. I would have to press really firmly for that and the manual says to not press hard. I have removed and reinserted the memory about 10 times and cannot get it. What am I doing wrong? How hard are you supposed to press to get the RAM to snap into place under the clips? Am I supposed to move the clips myself or just press down?
     
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  2. rpg1hero, Jun 15, 2008

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    The first time I installed new ram I actually had to push a lot harder than I thought to get it to click in. Like, I thought I was going to break it, but ram is a little sturdier than you think.
     
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  3. c073186, Jun 15, 2008

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    Okay I got it in there. Based on the manual it seemed like it would just nicely snap into place but it isn't quite that easy, in my opinion.
     
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  4. atlboi786, Jun 15, 2008

    atlboi786 macrumors newbie

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    i just upgraded ram on my macbook you have to press it hard... hard enough for u to hear a snap lock...

    u should be good to go

    after installing rams

    when powered off
    try
    holding down
    option + command + "p" + "r" till u hear 3 bongs then let it start...a

    good luck!

    if still fails

    i did lookin @ a youtube video try there
     
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