Apple SDRAM DIMM manual

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     iMac (Slot Loading) Memory (SDRAM DIMM) Installation Instructions Be sure to f ollow the instructions in this sheet carefully . F ailure to follo w these instructions could result in damage to your equipment and ma y void your w arranty . Installing memor y in your computer requires f our basic steps: • Turn off the computer. • Open the SDR[...]

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    2 - iMac (Slot Loading) About Memory The iMac (Slot Loading) computer uses standard PC-100 DIMMs with the f ollowing specifications: • PC-100 Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) • 64-bit wide,168-pin module • maximum of 16 memory devices on the DIMM • unbuffered; do not use registered or buffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) • maximum height of 50 mm T[...]

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    iMac (Slot Loading) - 3 4 Use a coin or screwdriv er to tur n the latch on the access door . 5 Open the access door .[...]

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    4 - iMac (Slot Loading) 6 T ouch the metal shield that is visible inside the recessed latch area bef ore touching any components on the main logic board. This helps protect the computer from damage caused by electostatic discharge . Important: T o av oid electrostatic discharge, alw a ys ground y ourself by touching the por t access cov ers bef ore[...]

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    iMac (Slot Loading) - 5 9 Push the ejector tabs on the slots outward and do wn so the y are in the open position. The module is designed to fit into the slot only one wa y . 10 Align the notches on the memor y module with the small notches inside the slot. Push down the DIMM until it snaps into place .[...]

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    6 - iMac (Slot Loading) 11 Use a coin or screwdriv er to close the latch on the access door . 12 Gently tur n the computer right side up . 13 Reconnect the cables y ou disconnected from your computer . 14 Press the pow er button on the front of the computer to turn it on. Repackaging the DIMM If you are replacing memory as par t of the Customer Ins[...]

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    iMac (Slot Loading) - 7  Apple Computer , Inc. © 2000 Apple Computer , Inc. All r ights reser v ed. Under the cop yright laws, this document ma y not be copied, in whole or in par t, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer , Inc., registered in the U .S. and other countries. Use of the “ke yboard?[...]