Apple iBook G4 14 RAM Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 7 Steps
Hey there, tech wizard! Just a quick heads-up: if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed or stuck at any point during this repair adventure, don’t sweat it! You can always schedule a repair and let the pros handle it. You’ve got this!
One of the RAM slots is ready to party with PC2700 chips, welcoming up to a cool 1 GB of memory! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 2
– Give those keyboard release tabs (the ones in yellow) a gentle tug toward you and lift the keyboard up until it pops free like a champ!
– If your keyboard is feeling a bit stubborn and won’t budge, grab a small flathead screwdriver and give that keyboard locking screw (the one in orange) a twist of 180 degrees in either direction, then give it another go.
– Now, flip the keyboard over away from the screen and let it rest face-down on the trackpad area like it’s taking a little break.
Step 3
These screws are designed to stay put! They’re attached to the RAM shield so they won’t wander off and get lost. No need to worry about them escaping during your repair adventure!
– Gently unscrew the four shiny Phillips screws holding the RAM shield in place. You’ve got this!
Step 4
Get ready to say goodbye to those four captive screws as they make a grand exit with the RAM shield!
– Time to get your hands a little dirty! Gently take off the RAM shield from your computer and let’s keep this repair party going!
Step 5
– Gently lift the keyboard cable from the logic board, making sure to hold it close to the connector for a smooth exit.
– When putting your iBook back together, don’t forget to reconnect that keyboard cable before you pop the RAM shield back in place!
Step 6
– Gently coax the tabs on either side of the RAM chip to freedom simultaneously. These tabs are like tiny cheerleaders keeping the chip in place. By setting them loose, you’ll witness the chip perform a little ‘pop’ routine just for you!
Step 7
– Gently wiggle the chip and coax it out from its socket.
