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Article #56Re: Helping a friend with their imac: installing software??
From: ann bishop
Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 02:15
Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 02:15
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Nikki <user@ccount.dot> wrote: > 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 I too have fiddled inside of all 3 Macs I've owned at different times,never had a problem doing what I set out to do. You'll find things are fairly easy to get at and easy to install. I suggest you follow Nikki's advice. Good luck but it's not going to be as bad as you think.;-) -- annieb A. Top Posters Q. What's the most annoying thing on the usenet?
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