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desistyle

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Sep 20, 2007
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I just got a new macbook (my old one had a problem so they gave me a brand new one).

I want to install 4 gigs of ram I purchased, but the middle screw of the metal bracket is IMPOSSIBLE to remove. The left and right screws were easily to loosen, but I can't get the middle one to even budge.

Any ideas? thanks!
 
heat causes the metal to expand. wait for it to cool a bit. But honestly it wont make much of a difference. Work out your fingers. Build a house. Strengthen those suckers and try again.
 
on my previous macbook I removed them easily... I let it cool all night..still couldn't do it...
 
Press firmly and try a quick 10 degree twist no more as you may strip it.
 
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