10-20-2009, 12:18 PM
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Memory Upgrade. I did it myself!
I read about upgrading my IMac memory and ordered the 4G of memory from Crucial since my <2yr old computer memory is no longer stocked at the Apple store.
 It was all done in less than ten minutes, until I turned it back on and got a sound I shouldn't be hearing. Kind of like a sick foghorn. So, I uninstalled all the new, installed one of each etc etc. Same sick sound. RE-installed the old 1G. Same sound. Fortunately, the resident IT man was on his way past and so he and I went through the same processes. Finally he shoved those little memoryboards in even harder and there was a subtle but distinct click. I had already dented my fingers trying! Amazing. But the proof is in that little info screen. I'm lovin' the increased speed. 
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Maureen My Blog:Cooking My Life What do we live for if not to make life a little easier for someone? iPhone4G is my camera!/27" iMac/Macbook PSE10   
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10-20-2009, 12:52 PM
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Good for you, Maureen! You should be humming along nicely, now!
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10-20-2009, 12:57 PM
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Great job! Enjoy!!!
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10-20-2009, 01:07 PM
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Hehe, enjoy!! Glad it's working.
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10-20-2009, 02:21 PM
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Wow, next you will be changing your own oil and doing a tune up on your car!
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10-20-2009, 02:31 PM
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Excellent! The extra shove is all we need, sometimes.
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10-20-2009, 02:50 PM
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HURRAY. So need to do this myself.
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10-20-2009, 03:13 PM
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way to go maureen!
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10-20-2009, 03:58 PM
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You all know that there were Mac rumors of a new IMac today. Well, I got mine via more memory but check that NEW IMac Apple - iMac - The ultimate all-in-one desktop computer. speed AND a 27" screen instead of a 24"!!
Lynn, modern cars are too sensitive for a lot of fiddling. I am happy to leave my automotive maintenance to the VW dealer. ;-)
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Maureen My Blog:Cooking My Life What do we live for if not to make life a little easier for someone? iPhone4G is my camera!/27" iMac/Macbook PSE10
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10-21-2009, 09:48 AM
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Isn't that just too funny, just a little additional shove and things work! At least you know you did everything right... good for you Maureen, you are awesome!
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10-21-2009, 10:05 AM
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WOO hoo! Mine is maxed out, too and I hope it lasts me a while. . . when I get it back.
More power!
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10-21-2009, 10:10 AM
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Good for you-you little teckie you!
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10-21-2009, 10:14 AM
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fwiw, the 4G of memory was $93.99 plus tax and shipping from Crucial.com which is the company the Apple store rec'd. Other than a tiny Phillips screwdriver the only other thing you need is shoving ability I'd say. My 'baby' is now maxed out and well worth it I think.
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Maureen My Blog:Cooking My Life What do we live for if not to make life a little easier for someone? iPhone4G is my camera!/27" iMac/Macbook PSE10
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10-21-2009, 10:06 PM
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I'm impressed with your skills, Maureen!
A little body building and you could have shoved a bit harder.
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