In a message dated 4/19/02 8:16:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< IIRC the difference is not great, only a few mm so it is possible to force it in, the plastic RAM slot frame would probably chew up a bit but I think it might fit. >> The distance between the two "keys" is the same on FPM/EDO DIMMs and SDRAMs ... the location of the keys are different, however. If you align the keys you can indeed force an SDRAM stick into an FPM/EDO DIMM socket, but you will most likely over stress or even break the FPM/EDO DIMM socket or the DIMM ejector latches. I would begin testing the subject 8500 without any DIMMs at all. You should hear the "breaking glass" greeting at power-on, which indicates that the DRAM controller is (still) working, but that it found no DRAM present. If you don't get this greeting, your DRAM controller chip may be fried. -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple PCI Video Cards from $19.99, MacOS 8.5 CD $79.99 Replacement Parts IN STOCK, Apple CDROMs from $19.99 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
