Re: Memory upgrade
Hi there I have a question. I have a MacBook Pro that I bought in 2011; a 13 inch one. Would it help with numbers with large files situation if I were to get more memory? Or, does it have nothing to do with that? Regards Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2012, at 10:42 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Do you know which model/year they are. I haven't done an upgrade to mine but I think newer (Mid 2010 or later) models you just turn the base to open it up and snap in bigger modules. Before that it was careful work with a putty knife to pry open the case and not crack it. If it's a newer model you might try it yourself or maybe the folks at the genius bar could even do it. Which memory depends on which model as well which effects the cost. So if you had a mid-year 2010 mini it takes PC-8500 DDR3 RAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4223 8GB of RAM (the max for this model) from Other World Computing is about $50: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3 CB On 11/21/12 1:15 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: I have two Mac minis and both of them need a memory upgrade desperately. I notice a lot of trouble especially now that I have mountain lion. Could someone tell me how much it costs? Also, is this something I need to have the Apple Store do for me? I'm assuming that it is, and that I will need to call to make an appointment. Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Memory upgrade
Hi, I honestly doubt it. I have 8GB of RAM and a solid state drive and I encounter sluggish behavior in Numbers Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Nov 27, 2012, at 5:20 AM, Eugenia Firth gigifi...@me.com wrote: Hi there I have a question. I have a MacBook Pro that I bought in 2011; a 13 inch one. Would it help with numbers with large files situation if I were to get more memory? Or, does it have nothing to do with that? Regards Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2012, at 10:42 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Do you know which model/year they are. I haven't done an upgrade to mine but I think newer (Mid 2010 or later) models you just turn the base to open it up and snap in bigger modules. Before that it was careful work with a putty knife to pry open the case and not crack it. If it's a newer model you might try it yourself or maybe the folks at the genius bar could even do it. Which memory depends on which model as well which effects the cost. So if you had a mid-year 2010 mini it takes PC-8500 DDR3 RAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4223 8GB of RAM (the max for this model) from Other World Computing is about $50: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3 CB On 11/21/12 1:15 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: I have two Mac minis and both of them need a memory upgrade desperately. I notice a lot of trouble especially now that I have mountain lion. Could someone tell me how much it costs? Also, is this something I need to have the Apple Store do for me? I'm assuming that it is, and that I will need to call to make an appointment. Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Memory upgrade
you guys are really making me glad I don't use the mac for spreadsheeting. - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Memory upgrade Hi, I honestly doubt it. I have 8GB of RAM and a solid state drive and I encounter sluggish behavior in Numbers Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Nov 27, 2012, at 5:20 AM, Eugenia Firth gigifi...@me.com wrote: Hi there I have a question. I have a MacBook Pro that I bought in 2011; a 13 inch one. Would it help with numbers with large files situation if I were to get more memory? Or, does it have nothing to do with that? Regards Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2012, at 10:42 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Do you know which model/year they are. I haven't done an upgrade to mine but I think newer (Mid 2010 or later) models you just turn the base to open it up and snap in bigger modules. Before that it was careful work with a putty knife to pry open the case and not crack it. If it's a newer model you might try it yourself or maybe the folks at the genius bar could even do it. Which memory depends on which model as well which effects the cost. So if you had a mid-year 2010 mini it takes PC-8500 DDR3 RAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4223 8GB of RAM (the max for this model) from Other World Computing is about $50: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3 CB On 11/21/12 1:15 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: I have two Mac minis and both of them need a memory upgrade desperately. I notice a lot of trouble especially now that I have mountain lion. Could someone tell me how much it costs? Also, is this something I need to have the Apple Store do for me? I'm assuming that it is, and that I will need to call to make an appointment. Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: Memory upgrade
That is the only reason I have to use windows, to manage my business! -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Phil Halton Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:50 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Memory upgrade you guys are really making me glad I don't use the mac for spreadsheeting. - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Memory upgrade Hi, I honestly doubt it. I have 8GB of RAM and a solid state drive and I encounter sluggish behavior in Numbers Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Nov 27, 2012, at 5:20 AM, Eugenia Firth gigifi...@me.com wrote: Hi there I have a question. I have a MacBook Pro that I bought in 2011; a 13 inch one. Would it help with numbers with large files situation if I were to get more memory? Or, does it have nothing to do with that? Regards Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2012, at 10:42 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Do you know which model/year they are. I haven't done an upgrade to mine but I think newer (Mid 2010 or later) models you just turn the base to open it up and snap in bigger modules. Before that it was careful work with a putty knife to pry open the case and not crack it. If it's a newer model you might try it yourself or maybe the folks at the genius bar could even do it. Which memory depends on which model as well which effects the cost. So if you had a mid-year 2010 mini it takes PC-8500 DDR3 RAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4223 8GB of RAM (the max for this model) from Other World Computing is about $50: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3 CB On 11/21/12 1:15 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: I have two Mac minis and both of them need a memory upgrade desperately. I notice a lot of trouble especially now that I have mountain lion. Could someone tell me how much it costs? Also, is this something I need to have the Apple Store do for me? I'm assuming that it is, and that I will need to call to make an appointment. Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Memory upgrade
Hi there Actually, I use numbers all the time. I'm only got 2 or3 files the calls me a rproblem. The rest of work fine. I was doing okay when we were under lion Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2012, at 10:50 AM, Phil Halton philh...@gmail.com wrote: you guys are really making me glad I don't use the mac for spreadsheeting. - Original Message - From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: Re: Memory upgrade Hi, I honestly doubt it. I have 8GB of RAM and a solid state drive and I encounter sluggish behavior in Numbers Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Nov 27, 2012, at 5:20 AM, Eugenia Firth gigifi...@me.com wrote: Hi there I have a question. I have a MacBook Pro that I bought in 2011; a 13 inch one. Would it help with numbers with large files situation if I were to get more memory? Or, does it have nothing to do with that? Regards Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2012, at 10:42 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Do you know which model/year they are. I haven't done an upgrade to mine but I think newer (Mid 2010 or later) models you just turn the base to open it up and snap in bigger modules. Before that it was careful work with a putty knife to pry open the case and not crack it. If it's a newer model you might try it yourself or maybe the folks at the genius bar could even do it. Which memory depends on which model as well which effects the cost. So if you had a mid-year 2010 mini it takes PC-8500 DDR3 RAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4223 8GB of RAM (the max for this model) from Other World Computing is about $50: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3 CB On 11/21/12 1:15 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: I have two Mac minis and both of them need a memory upgrade desperately. I notice a lot of trouble especially now that I have mountain lion. Could someone tell me how much it costs? Also, is this something I need to have the Apple Store do for me? I'm assuming that it is, and that I will need to call to make an appointment. Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Memory upgrade
Do you know which model/year they are. I haven't done an upgrade to mine but I think newer (Mid 2010 or later) models you just turn the base to open it up and snap in bigger modules. Before that it was careful work with a putty knife to pry open the case and not crack it. If it's a newer model you might try it yourself or maybe the folks at the genius bar could even do it. Which memory depends on which model as well which effects the cost. So if you had a mid-year 2010 mini it takes PC-8500 DDR3 RAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4223 8GB of RAM (the max for this model) from Other World Computing is about $50: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3 CB On 11/21/12 1:15 PM, Kristeen Hughes wrote: I have two Mac minis and both of them need a memory upgrade desperately. I notice a lot of trouble especially now that I have mountain lion. Could someone tell me how much it costs? Also, is this something I need to have the Apple Store do for me? I'm assuming that it is, and that I will need to call to make an appointment. Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Memory upgrade
I have two Mac minis and both of them need a memory upgrade desperately. I notice a lot of trouble especially now that I have mountain lion. Could someone tell me how much it costs? Also, is this something I need to have the Apple Store do for me? I'm assuming that it is, and that I will need to call to make an appointment. Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com Skype: lostonsylvane -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Hi, Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Just to be sure we are on the same page… On my MacBook where there is a coin slot to unlock the battery, there is a ram/HD area behind a alumium panel. This panel is attached with three philips screws according to Apple documentation. Jonathan Cohn On 10/06/2011, Vince Mistretta vmistrettat...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
I'm referring to the iMac as in the subject not a MBP. Thanks On Jun 10, 2011, at 12:47 PM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: Just to be sure we are on the same page… On my MacBook where there is a coin slot to unlock the battery, there is a ram/HD area behind a alumium panel. This panel is attached with three philips screws according to Apple documentation. Jonathan Cohn On 10/06/2011, Vince Mistretta vmistrettat...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Hi Vince, I don't know the iMac layout, but Apple's support pages gives full information on how to perform memory upgrades and disk installations (on computer and laptop models where this is relatively easy to access). Go to the Knowledge Base Article on iMac: How to remove or install memory: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423 You'll have to read the linked portions specific to your model (e.g, iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) or other size 2009 models that they list). This will tell you what you need to remove once you unscrew the door, and whether there are tabs to pull out before going to the next stage. For information purposes, all these documents at available in multiple languages (use item chooser menu to pick the one you want). Also, the Apple Support page for your product will have links to How to documents, so I did a Google search of the Apple Support pages for your (Intel) iMac and found: http://www.apple.com/support/imac/intel/ Then I found and went to the link for Remove or install memory on that page to get to the Knowledge Base article I posted above. The same search method can be applied to other Apple products to find this kind of information. If, for some reason, you can't find or navigate the Apple product support pages, the Macrumors guides pages give a lot of information and links, and you can Google search for those instead. They typically have both buying guides that describe/compare products and features, and track when they are released, and hardware information guides that help you understand machine configuration. However, you'll get the most detailed information for items such as upgrading memory from the Apple Support site. HTH. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 08:49, Vince Mistretta wrote: I'm referring to the iMac as in the subject not a MBP. Thanks On Jun 10, 2011, at 12:47 PM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: Just to be sure we are on the same page… On my MacBook where there is a coin slot to unlock the battery, there is a ram/HD area behind a alumium panel. This panel is attached with three philips screws according to Apple documentation. Jonathan Cohn On 10/06/2011, Vince Mistretta vmistrettat...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Thanks, but I did that and it says to remove screws - not how many for my model. Most 27 inch seem to have two screws which Idid loosen, but there seems to be something else there which is not described. It might be in a diagram, but not described in words. That's why I'm asking here in case anyone had this experience. I really don't want to bring this thing into the apple store just for this simple task. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, I don't know the iMac layout, but Apple's support pages gives full information on how to perform memory upgrades and disk installations (on computer and laptop models where this is relatively easy to access). Go to the Knowledge Base Article on iMac: How to remove or install memory: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423 You'll have to read the linked portions specific to your model (e.g, iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009) or other size 2009 models that they list). This will tell you what you need to remove once you unscrew the door, and whether there are tabs to pull out before going to the next stage. For information purposes, all these documents at available in multiple languages (use item chooser menu to pick the one you want). Also, the Apple Support page for your product will have links to How to documents, so I did a Google search of the Apple Support pages for your (Intel) iMac and found: http://www.apple.com/support/imac/intel/ Then I found and went to the link for Remove or install memory on that page to get to the Knowledge Base article I posted above. The same search method can be applied to other Apple products to find this kind of information. If, for some reason, you can't find or navigate the Apple product support pages, the Macrumors guides pages give a lot of information and links, and you can Google search for those instead. They typically have both buying guides that describe/compare products and features, and track when they are released, and hardware information guides that help you understand machine configuration. However, you'll get the most detailed information for items such as upgrading memory from the Apple Support site. HTH. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 08:49, Vince Mistretta wrote: I'm referring to the iMac as in the subject not a MBP. Thanks On Jun 10, 2011, at 12:47 PM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: Just to be sure we are on the same page… On my MacBook where there is a coin slot to unlock the battery, there is a ram/HD area behind a alumium panel. This panel is attached with three philips screws according to Apple documentation. Jonathan Cohn On 10/06/2011, Vince Mistretta vmistrettat...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Hi Vince, Just after the step about removing the screws, the instructions on the Apple Knowledge Base article page say: Untuck the tab in the memory compartment. If you are replacing a memory module, gently pull the tab to eject any installed memory module. Did you try to feel around for any tabs along the base of the compartment and pull them out? I'd guess from previous memory setups that you're up against the actual modules, which you have to pull out by finding the tabs tucked below them. Try to locate the tabs and then try pulling them out. Just guessing from the instruction list description. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 09:26, Vince Mistretta wrote: Thanks, but I did that and it says to remove screws - not how many for my model. Most 27 inch seem to have two screws which Idid loosen, but there seems to be something else there which is not described. It might be in a diagram, but not described in words. That's why I'm asking here in case anyone had this experience. I really don't want to bring this thing into the apple store just for this simple task. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, I don't know the iMac layout, but Apple's support pages gives full information on how to perform memory upgrades and disk installations (on computer and laptop models where this is relatively easy to access). Go to the Knowledge Base Article on iMac: How to remove or install memory: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423 snip Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Ester, I'm not even at that step. It's the compartment door I'm referring to. It is sticking in the center and I can't seem to get it loosened up. In the center there seems to be a very small item loosely moving in and out when I move my fingers over the area, but can't figure if it's something which requires a pen or paperclip to press it in. It's definitely not another screw. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:42 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, Just after the step about removing the screws, the instructions on the Apple Knowledge Base article page say: Untuck the tab in the memory compartment. If you are replacing a memory module, gently pull the tab to eject any installed memory module. Did you try to feel around for any tabs along the base of the compartment and pull them out? I'd guess from previous memory setups that you're up against the actual modules, which you have to pull out by finding the tabs tucked below them. Try to locate the tabs and then try pulling them out. Just guessing from the instruction list description. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 09:26, Vince Mistretta wrote: Thanks, but I did that and it says to remove screws - not how many for my model. Most 27 inch seem to have two screws which Idid loosen, but there seems to be something else there which is not described. It might be in a diagram, but not described in words. That's why I'm asking here in case anyone had this experience. I really don't want to bring this thing into the apple store just for this simple task. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, I don't know the iMac layout, but Apple's support pages gives full information on how to perform memory upgrades and disk installations (on computer and laptop models where this is relatively easy to access). Go to the Knowledge Base Article on iMac: How to remove or install memory: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423 snip Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Hi Vince, According to the iFixit site for the 27 iMac 2009 model, there are 3 screws to the compartment door, and you use a Phillips #1 size screwdriver to open it. I'll paste in the text of their instructions and then give you the link to the page: begin quote Step 1 — Access Door Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the access door to the bottom edge of your iMac. These screws will remain captive in the access door. Remove the access door from your iMac. During reassembly, fasten the access door loosely and align it with the pocket cut into the outer case of the iMac before fully tightening the screws. Step 2 — RAM Use your fingers or the tip of a spudger to slide the black plastic RAM tray pull tab out of the RAM slot. Step 3 Pull the black plastic tab away from the iMac to eject the RAM chip from its socket. Use your fingers to slide the RAM chip(s) out of its socket. If necessary, repeat this process for the other RAM chip(s). end quote The spudger, by the way, is just a thin stick with a pointed tip that is electro-statically protected. You don't need it, but you can use the end to help tease out components. Source: Installing iMac Intel 27 RAM - iFixit http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iMac-Intel-27-Inch-RAM/1630/1 The iFixit folks are the people who do teardowns of new products. They typically give instructions for accessing components that are difficult for most people to get to, so I figured they would also cover the easier to access components with a set of instructions, and did a Google Search. HTH. I don't know why you can't get at the that third screw, though. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 09:52, Vince Mistretta wrote: Ester, I'm not even at that step. It's the compartment door I'm referring to. It is sticking in the center and I can't seem to get it loosened up. In the center there seems to be a very small item loosely moving in and out when I move my fingers over the area, but can't figure if it's something which requires a pen or paperclip to press it in. It's definitely not another screw. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:42 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, Just after the step about removing the screws, the instructions on the Apple Knowledge Base article page say: Untuck the tab in the memory compartment. If you are replacing a memory module, gently pull the tab to eject any installed memory module. Did you try to feel around for any tabs along the base of the compartment and pull them out? I'd guess from previous memory setups that you're up against the actual modules, which you have to pull out by finding the tabs tucked below them. Try to locate the tabs and then try pulling them out. Just guessing from the instruction list description. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 09:26, Vince Mistretta wrote: Thanks, but I did that and it says to remove screws - not how many for my model. Most 27 inch seem to have two screws which Idid loosen, but there seems to be something else there which is not described. It might be in a diagram, but not described in words. That's why I'm asking here in case anyone had this experience. I really don't want to bring this thing into the apple store just for this simple task. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, I don't know the iMac layout, but Apple's support pages gives full information on how to perform memory upgrades and disk installations (on computer and laptop models where this is relatively easy to access). Go to the Knowledge Base Article on iMac: How to remove or install memory: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423 snip Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: iMac late 2009 memory upgrade
Figures, it takes another site to explain there's three screws nottwo. Thanks Ester.. On Jun 10, 2011, at 4:19 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, According to the iFixit site for the 27 iMac 2009 model, there are 3 screws to the compartment door, and you use a Phillips #1 size screwdriver to open it. I'll paste in the text of their instructions and then give you the link to the page: begin quote Step 1 — Access Door Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the access door to the bottom edge of your iMac. These screws will remain captive in the access door. Remove the access door from your iMac. During reassembly, fasten the access door loosely and align it with the pocket cut into the outer case of the iMac before fully tightening the screws. Step 2 — RAM Use your fingers or the tip of a spudger to slide the black plastic RAM tray pull tab out of the RAM slot. Step 3 Pull the black plastic tab away from the iMac to eject the RAM chip from its socket. Use your fingers to slide the RAM chip(s) out of its socket. If necessary, repeat this process for the other RAM chip(s). end quote The spudger, by the way, is just a thin stick with a pointed tip that is electro-statically protected. You don't need it, but you can use the end to help tease out components. Source: Installing iMac Intel 27 RAM - iFixit http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-iMac-Intel-27-Inch-RAM/1630/1 The iFixit folks are the people who do teardowns of new products. They typically give instructions for accessing components that are difficult for most people to get to, so I figured they would also cover the easier to access components with a set of instructions, and did a Google Search. HTH. I don't know why you can't get at the that third screw, though. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 09:52, Vince Mistretta wrote: Ester, I'm not even at that step. It's the compartment door I'm referring to. It is sticking in the center and I can't seem to get it loosened up. In the center there seems to be a very small item loosely moving in and out when I move my fingers over the area, but can't figure if it's something which requires a pen or paperclip to press it in. It's definitely not another screw. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:42 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, Just after the step about removing the screws, the instructions on the Apple Knowledge Base article page say: Untuck the tab in the memory compartment. If you are replacing a memory module, gently pull the tab to eject any installed memory module. Did you try to feel around for any tabs along the base of the compartment and pull them out? I'd guess from previous memory setups that you're up against the actual modules, which you have to pull out by finding the tabs tucked below them. Try to locate the tabs and then try pulling them out. Just guessing from the instruction list description. Cheers, Esther On Jun 10, 2011, at 09:26, Vince Mistretta wrote: Thanks, but I did that and it says to remove screws - not how many for my model. Most 27 inch seem to have two screws which Idid loosen, but there seems to be something else there which is not described. It might be in a diagram, but not described in words. That's why I'm asking here in case anyone had this experience. I really don't want to bring this thing into the apple store just for this simple task. On Jun 10, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Esther wrote: Hi Vince, I don't know the iMac layout, but Apple's support pages gives full information on how to perform memory upgrades and disk installations (on computer and laptop models where this is relatively easy to access). Go to the Knowledge Base Article on iMac: How to remove or install memory: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423 snip Is there more than two screws on bottom memory door? I loosened the two screws on either side but find it still is being hindered by something in the middle. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
