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c073186

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Nov 2, 2007
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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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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