In a message dated 10/8/01 11:22:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Forgive me for being dense....but I have just realized how LOW memory prices >are. > >I have a PB G3 wallstreet with 128MB memory installed (64 upper/lower). >When I look at the Apple Spec Database, it says the max RAM for this model >is 192MB. > >When I look at Other World Computing website for RAM for this model, it >talks about a "low-profile" module for either upper/lower RAM slots. > >Questions: > >(1) Can 128MB modules be placed in BOTH upper/lower RAM slots in the PB? >(thus exceeding Apple Spec max RAM guide and getting 256MB worth of RAM) > > >(2) If yes to (1), is upgrading BOTH the RAM slots something a "normal >person" (as opposed to a Normal Apple Tech person) can do? Even if you >answer this as yes, is it advisable to do so? Chelley , No problem. Glad you did notice. I have not hands on with a Wallstreet, I have a Pismo, so wait for someone else to comment on the ease. On the Pismo it is all but the mechanically-cha llenged easy. I would suggest that you d/l a manual from one of the below: <http://www.accesscom.com/~gamba/manuals.html> <ftp://manuals.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/powerbooks/> <http://www.traffictrak.com/ServiceManuals/> Get a static strap and probably only a small phillips screwdriver. Let me define some terms for you: Supported- means what Apple tested at the time of original release of the model. They apparently do not do any further testing for compatiblity for the remaining life of the model. Works- means commonly works by the majority of users, but Apple will not help you if it does not. There maybe some know bugs or conflict, which you can usually research on lists like this or certain Mac sites. If you upgrade Apple OS there is not guarantee that it will continue to work. This is not to scare you, but to remind you of the recent firmware upgrade fiasco, so you can make an informed decision. I am running 768 Mb of ram on my Pismo, with no problems. Apple supports only 512 Mb. When I upgraded firmware, one of the modules had to be replaced by the retailer. Enjoy speedier Wallstreet when you install the ram. Brent, --I have no desire to become a tech, I just want to be an informed user. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
