On Jun 4, 2005, at 12:46 AM, paulmoshay wrote:
I recently purchased a sweet G3 333mhz Lombard on ebay.
I want to upgrade RAM (from 128mb). Looks like this would be a
fairly easy self install from
the Apple support pages, yet i'm unsure what to buy.
for instance "OtherWorld Computing" lists two diff types of RAM;
TechWorks PC133 SO-DIMM -
OWC PC100 SO-DIMM Memory Modules -
I read this PB could accept 512mb, though I don't think my needs
absolutely will require maxxing it out.
Either will work, the bus speed of the PB (100MHz) limits the speed.
OWC's memory is good, and they usually have good prices. Another
place I recommend is Data Memory Systems <http://www.datamem.com>
Replacing the memory is very easy. <http://www.pbfixit.com> has good
step-by step instructions, as does OWC and Data Memory.
Hard Drive
My Lombard only has a 4 GB drive and I want to run OS X and have
lots of free storage for Docs, etc.
How tough is self installing a HD ?
Harder than installing the RAM, but not undoable. Again, the above
sites also have guids for doing that.
Is current ebay item # 5777771548 http://tinyurl.com/84s6a
HD on ebay a decent one ?
That's a good price, not amazingly low, but lower than most.
There is no such thing as a 'Mac' HDD, though. Since the mid-90's any
IDE PC drive would fit in most Macs.
ANY currently shipping notebook HDD will fit in your Mac, so long as
it meeths the thickness requirements, which for the Lombard is 11MM,
IIRC.
I found the same drive for $104 here, with free UPS
shipping. :<http://www.bananapc.com/products/productInfo.aspx?
category_id=1344&product_id=13780>
Suggestions for a budget conscious somewhat capable self upgrader ?
Froogle is your friend <http://www.froogle.com>
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