Thermal Paste... Ew.

[sbabolat]

Thanks!

So, RAM could be upgraded on those imac G4 without having to reapply thermal paste?

When I looked online it seems to state differently (but maybe it is because they added mods that were more than just the RAM?).

So I could add more ram too w/o putting paste?

What about the pram battery?

 

[Intell]

Thanks!

So, RAM could be upgraded on those imac G4 without having to reapply thermal paste?

When I looked online it seems to state differently (but maybe it is because they added mods that were more than just the RAM?).

So I could add more ram too w/o putting paste?

What about the pram battery?

RAM can be upgraded without having to open the iMac G4 all the way. Just remove the bottom metal plate, and take out the ram stick and put in a new one. The other ram stick is inside and requires you to reapply the paste.

The PRAM battery is inside, you'll need to reapply the paste if you replace it.

 

[sbabolat]

Thanks Intell! Makes me fell better now I am sure they did not open the case (HDD is same size as original)

By the way, if the time and date is reseted, I know I have to change the pram battery. But do I really have too ?

The computers will be used in the classroom for basic internet searches and open office. If only the date is affected, and can avoid opening the case, I'd prefer.

 

[Intell]

Thanks Intell! Makes me fell better now I am sure they did not open the case (HDD is same size as original)

By the way, if the time and date is reseted, I know I have to change the pram battery. But do I really have too ?

The computers will be used in the classroom for basic internet searches and open office. If only the date is affected, and can avoid opening the case, I'd prefer.

If they are running Panther/10.3.9 or higher, they'll get the correct time each time they startup and connect to the internet. The only downside is an annoying message about an incorrect clock each time the computer is started up from a cold boot.

 

[sbabolat]

That I can deal with! (they'll be running 10.4.11).

Again, thanks!

S.