When I put ram sticks in i hold the stick parallel with the socket and apply equal force to stick it in. Putting it in at an angle must scratch something since the sockets are usually pretty tight.
Todd Brayer [email protected] On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 4:17 PM, ojman873 <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey all: > > This is my first post and I want to first express my appreciation for > this awesome group! I've had a Performa 550 (and a Performa 475 too) > just sitting around in the basement and I recently took an interest in > using it again. Despite its obsolescence, it's still great for > playing the games and programs I grew up with and introducing those > awesome games to my nieces and nephew! > > Right now, the machine has 20MB of RAM. Of course, it originally had > 5MB (4MB soldered + 1MB SIMM), but we had it upgraded with a 16MB > stick back in the 90's. I've recently acquired a 32MB SIMM that I > want to put in in place of the 16MB. How exactly do I do that? > > In the interest of being delicate with the old machinery, I'm being > extra cautious. I have opened the back and I can see the RAM slot, > but it is rather recessed in the computer. Does the logic board > assembly slide out or something? In other words, how do I get better > access? > > Second, when I go to install the RAM, do I want to insert it at a 30 > degree angle and then straighten it up? > > Thanks in advance for all your help! > > Regards, > > ojman873 > > -- > ----- > You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. > The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our > netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To leave this group, send email to [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs > > Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ -- ----- You received this message because you are a member of the Vintage Macs group. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintage-macs Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/
