Re: Can't get it off! CAN'T GET THE BLOODY THING OFF!

["kvstark" <kvstark@email.msn.com>]

Thanks everyone. I'm on the road but will try it this weekend.
kate
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attrax <attrax@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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>
> > I feel like such a mOron. I found a perfectly good Macintosh Performa
> > 6200CD in the dumpster (can you believe it?) the other day and I want
> > to add RAM from my old Quadra 610  to boost memory BUT I CAN'T GET THE
> > FRIGGIN COVER OFF  of the Performa. It's like a friggin Rubik's cube.
> > Am I missing a trick somewhere? Any help would be appreciated
>
> Don't feel so bad, Apple have run a long campaign to make us all feel
> like a goose trying to get their various covers off.  They started
> early with the Mac ... the first Macs required tutorials on 'cracking
> open the case' with torx screwdrivers etc.
>
> Haven't used the 6200, but if it's anything like the 7000 series, the
> first time you try is harrowing as you think you're breaking the side
> fasteners.  Also look under the front for hidden 'push-in' buttons,
> which you depress, then slide-forward/lift the case off.
>
> >  Yes, I know the ram might not work but hey, I gotta try.....)
>
> The RAM should work, they both use 72-pin 80ns simms.
> Beware with some 72-pin simm Macs - it's death to use 72-pin EDO RAM.
>
> Good idea to get a (free) copy of GURU (GUide to Ram Upgrades) from:
> http://newerram.com
> and check its model database before sticking any RAM into older Macs.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
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