Power Mac G4 MDD RAM Replacement
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Last updated on Jul 10, 2020
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The Power Mac G4 MDD Supports 2GB 333Mhz PC2700 DDR (4X512MB Optimal). It Has four slots on the motherboard.
What you need
Parts
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The Power Mac G4 MDD: the last, and the fastest G4-based Mac. This computer boasted up to a Dual 1.42GHz PowerPC G4 CPU (though I have a single 1.25GHz).
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Two USB 1.1 Ports
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Assorted Audio
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Video (ADC & DVI)
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Networking (RJ-45 Ethernet/56k Modem)
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Some later model MDD's (such as the dual 1.42GHz) Have a FireWire 800 Port Here:
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Unplug the computer.
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Unplug the power supply and all external connections from the computer.
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Pull on the side lever and lower the side of the case.
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The ram is between the graphics card, and the CPU, and removal is simple. Push the tabs down on both sides, this will free the ram, then lift it out.
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The MDD uses a maximum of 2GB PC2700 DDR RAM (512MB X4) and has 4 slots.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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