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| DATE | Jan 19, 2007 |
| TICKET | #332935 |
| STATUS | Closed |
| SUBJECT | Upgrading a Powerbook G4 Laptop |
| CAT | Computers, Operating Systems, Applications or Connected Devices |
| TYPE | Computer Hardware (RAM, Drives, Video Cards, Motherbaord, CPU, etc) |
| DESC | Memory |
| DESC | |
| PLATFORM | Apple Macintosh (PowerPC G3,G4,G5) |
| MODEL | M9184 |
| PROC | 1.33GHz PowerPC G4 |
| RAM | 768 MB |
| DRIVE | 60GB Ultra ATA |
| NAME | Rizwan |
| USERNAME | rhazeman |
| TECHNICAL | Little Experience |
| ISSUE | Need Second Opinion |
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TICKET ARCHIVE -> Upgrading a Powerbook G4 Laptop
rhazeman - Jan 19, 2007 - 6:59 pm
How far can I upgrade the HARD DISK, RAM for my Powerbook laptop? Can I change a G4 to G5?
My current laptop is at 768RAM and 60GB HDD
My current laptop is at 768RAM and 60GB HDD
DeltaMac - Jan 19, 2007 - 8:17 pm
Your 12-inch PowerBook has one memory slot, which can use a 1GB chip. You have 256MB permanently on the logic board. So, the maximum is 1.25GB
You could upgrade to the maximum capacity 2.5-inch hard drive, which for your ATA drive currently is 160GB
It's not possible to upgrade your G4 to a G5
You could upgrade to the maximum capacity 2.5-inch hard drive, which for your ATA drive currently is 160GB
It's not possible to upgrade your G4 to a G5
rhazeman - Jan 21, 2007 - 10:38 am
Hi there. Thanks for the response.
Which one should ideally be upgraded first? The RAM or har drive? I mostly use my laptop for graphics (SketchUp, CorelDraw) and video editing (iMovie etc).
Which one should ideally be upgraded first? The RAM or har drive? I mostly use my laptop for graphics (SketchUp, CorelDraw) and video editing (iMovie etc).
DeltaMac - Jan 21, 2007 - 11:24 am
The memory is simple - take 4 screws out on small panel on the bottom, and the memory slot is right there.
I would suggest you pay someone to replace the hard drive. Or, if you just need more storage, add an external firewire drive, and simply plug that in.
I would suggest you pay someone to replace the hard drive. Or, if you just need more storage, add an external firewire drive, and simply plug that in.
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