RAM Install for my ibook

nfreshman · nfreshman #1 (**permalink**)

02-16-2006, 09:49 AM

I have an ibook g4, late 2004 model with 256MB. It is dragging opening programs, freezes often, etc. I figure I could use a RAM boost. Will a 512MB upgrade get me there if I really only do e-mail, itunes and iphoto?

Can I pop the top and install it myself? I have done it on PCs, but I am a little scared of the mac.

Thanks!

11213 · 11213 #2 (**permalink**)

02-16-2006, 02:39 PM

its just as easy for mac. i did it in less than five minutes and i had never done it before. Just make sure to purchase the correct kind.
good luck

jennej · jennej #3 (**permalink**)

02-16-2006, 03:04 PM

I just upgraded to 1gb last night. It was much easier than I thought it would be, no more difficult than a PC. I ordered my upgrade from crucial.com. Go for it!

Jenny

JGruber · JGruber #4 (**permalink**)

02-16-2006, 03:11 PM

check out this website, I've found it REALLY helpfull...
http://www.pbfixit.com

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #5 (**permalink**)

02-16-2006, 03:11 PM

I think if you add 512 you will gain a significant amount of power for what you do, although down the line you may want to upgrade again to 1 gig.
It is very easy to upgrade the ram yourself and instructions come with the ibook, if you still have the documentation.

nfreshman · nfreshman #6 (**permalink**)

02-17-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JGruber

check out this website, I've found it REALLY helpfull...
http://www.pbfixit.com

That web site was great! Actual photos of how to install--just my speed! Thanks for the tip.

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nfreshman #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	02-16-2006, 09:49 AM I have an ibook g4, late 2004 model with 256MB. It is dragging opening programs, freezes often, etc. I figure I could use a RAM boost. Will a 512MB upgrade get me there if I really only do e-mail, itunes and iphoto? Can I pop the top and install it myself? I have done it on PCs, but I am a little scared of the mac. Thanks!
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11213 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 02, 2006 Posts: 65 Mac Specs: Ibook G4 12in 1gig RAM + 24in Imac 2.16 2.5 gig RAM Leopard	02-16-2006, 02:39 PM its just as easy for mac. i did it in less than five minutes and i had never done it before. Just make sure to purchase the correct kind. good luck
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JGruber #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 20, 2005 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 739 Mac Specs: Macbook Pro 15" 2ghz/2GB/250gb/SD - White Macbook 2.16ghz/2.5GB/250GB/SD	02-16-2006, 03:11 PM check out this website, I've found it REALLY helpfull... http://www.pbfixit.com
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