Power Mac G4 Mdd Ram Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Case

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).
Two USB 1.1 Ports
Assorted Audio
Video (ADC & DVI)
Networking (RJ-45 Ethernet/56k Modem)
Some later model MDD’s (such as the dual 1.42GHz) Have a FireWire 800 Port Here:

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).

Two USB 1.1 Ports

Assorted Audio

Video (ADC & DVI)

Networking (RJ-45 Ethernet/56k Modem)

Some later model MDD’s (such as the dual 1.42GHz) Have a FireWire 800 Port Here:

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Step 2

Unplug the computer.
Unplug the power supply and all external connections from the computer.
Pull on the side lever and lower the side of the case.

Unplug the computer.

Unplug the power supply and all external connections from the computer.

Pull on the side lever and lower the side of the case.

Step 3

RAM

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.
The MDD uses a maximum of 2GB PC2700 DDR RAM (512MB X4) and has 4 slots.

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.

The MDD uses a maximum of 2GB PC2700 DDR RAM (512MB X4) and has 4 slots.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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