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In article <41b432ee$1@quokka.wn.com.au>, spodosaurus
<spodosaurus@_yahoo_.com> wrote:

> huh wrote:
> 
> > More specific questions may help, and
> > what processor does that iMac use, and how much RAM is there? 
> 
> Not sure of the processor, but there appears to be only 32mb of ram in 
> it. I'm not sure how that rates among macs, but for PCs that's pretty 
> low. It's unable to run Netscape 7.02 effectively due to lack of RAM 
> (it's constantly swapping to the hard disk, and it's so slow as to be 
> virtually unusable...though it does render pages correctly). I think 
> it's probably going to need a little extra memory. Now I need to find 
> out what kind of memory it takes, where it's located, and how to install 
> more on an imac (I don't like the whole built in monitor deal...afraid 
> of capacitors and shocks...but I've never been inside an imac so maybe 
> my fears are unfounded).
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Ari

Buy RAM !!  It sounds to me like you can't judge the workability of
anything else while the system is struggling.

Try Nick, in Melbourne - a reliable supplier for many of us. Phone him
to make sure you get the right sticks, and do so in the presence of the
iMac so you can check model details or whatever. The term 'iMac' refers
to a whole series of boxen; you'll need more info to determine the
right RAM.

http://www.applebits.bigstep.com/

Next, look out for a manual for your iMac

http://home.wanadoo.nl/manual.man/manuals.html

That's an old link, hope it still works.

I can't comment on iMacs. But I've been inside all the Macs I've ever
had. I'm not a techie but so far no damage and no shocks. You're right
to be careful of the CRT but you can usually slip RAM in without much
fuss. Just be careful to remove all cables but remove the mains last,
and then touch the power supply casing to discharge any static your
body may be carrying. And work hard on avoiding the temptation to clean
up the circuit boards; play safe and leave the dust where it is!

Good luck Ari - and don't be shy to ask again.

Nikki