Thanks to the correct screwdriver as per Ronni’s advice I now have 24GB RAM installed. A breeze finally but some headache along the way. Thanks to all for advice and tips. No doubt now, knowing the way my mind works, I will be looking to max out to 32GB! Severin
On 25 Jun 2014, at 10:49 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks Daniel, Ronni and Neil for thoughts on the solution to a SIMPLE > problem. The right screwdriver helps! but I note Daniel’s comment. > Tomorrow is another day and I will review what I have n hand (lots on offer ) > but maybe pay you a visit Neil. Such a bind unplugging and getting it lying > flat so I can access the little panel. > Severin > > > On 25 Jun 2014, at 6:11 pm, Neil Houghton <[email protected]> wrote: > >> As I mentioned in my previous email, I have the correct screwdriver/bit >> amongst my collection & I’m just round the corner from Severin. >> >> So, Severin, if you want to borrow it/them just give me a call & pop round >> ;o) >> >> I remember when I did mine, one screw was more difficult than the others – >> but keeping a good axial pressure on it whilst turning kept the head engaged >> and once moving it came out easily. >> >> The screw heads ARE small – so it is important that the driver is well >> engaged in the head, and kept engaged with good axial pressure, to prevent >> damage to the slot profile. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> >> >> >> Neil >> -- >> Neil R. Houghton >> Albany, Western Australia >> Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 >> Email: [email protected] >> >> >> >> on 25/6/14 17:49, Ronda Brown at [email protected] wrote: >> >>> I understand Severin. >>> Let's hope you find the correct screwdriver or I could send/lend one down >>> to you. >>> >>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>> >>> >>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 5:17 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Good advice Ronni but I believe my problem has been unsuitable screwdriver >>>> rather than seriously stuck screws. The physical problem to take the iMac >>>> in to T4 is off putting! >>>> Severin >>>> >>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 5:10 pm, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Yes that is correct... It is now 14 pieces. I've had my set for probably >>>>> a good 15+ years ;-) >>>>> >>>>> If you are having trouble loosening the three screws, sometimes the space >>>>> between the internal threads and the screw threads capture moisture and >>>>> oxidation occurs. If this is the case attempting to remove the screws >>>>> will possibly strip the head. If this happens you will have to replace >>>>> the screws. >>>>> If you are finding the screws difficult to loosen I would take the iMac >>>>> to an Apple Authorised technician and let them loosen them. They have >>>>> more experience and if the screws are ruined they will be able to replace >>>>> them. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Ronni >>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>>> >>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:58 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I see that that Newer Tech kit is now 14 pieces >>>>>> Severin >>>>>> >>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:38 pm, Ronni Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Severin, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Remember that the screws are captive - they only loosen, they remain >>>>>>> with the cover - so it won't be noticeable that they are unscrewed >>>>>>> until the cover comes off. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I purchased many years ago and still use today, a Newer Technology >>>>>>> 11-piece Portable Toolkit which includes: >>>>>>> • Three Torx screwdrivers (T6, T8, and T10) >>>>>>> • Two flathead screwdrivers (1.8mm and 3.0mm) >>>>>>> • Two Phillips screwdrivers (#00 and #2) >>>>>>> • Two nylon spudgers—otherwise known as pry tools, useful for opening >>>>>>> iPods or Mac minis or removing the top case from an older MacBook Pro. >>>>>>> • A set of large tweezers, perfect for fishing out the screw you >>>>>>> accidentally dropped into the innards of your laptop >>>>>>> • A scissor clamp for holding cables and other thin objects in place. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I would be lost without this little set of computer tools. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>> Ronni >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 4:17 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, Ronni. All my reading came up with Phillips but unspecified >>>>>>>> size. I suspected they might have been torx but definitely not. I >>>>>>>> will go back to my selection and try again. >>>>>>>> Best wishes and thanks >>>>>>>> Severin >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 3:45 pm, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hi Severin, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> If your iMac is 21.5" Model A1311 or 27" A1312 you can use a >>>>>>>>> Phillips #2 screwdriver to loosen the three captive screws on the >>>>>>>>> memory access door. >>>>>>>>> TURN them COUNTERCLOCKWISE >>>>>>>>> Then remove the memory access door and set it aside. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>>>> Ronni >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 25 Jun 2014, at 2:08 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >> I have a Late 2011 iMac 12,1 and have purchased modules to go from 8GB to >> 24GB ( thanks Daniel). Today I duly shut down, unplugged everything from >> the back (including a struggle as always with the ethernet plug) and laid >> the Mac out flat on a towel. Various of the online “how tos” list the >> simple procedure starting with a Phillips screwdriver to undo the three >> small screws that secure the cover. But not so easy. I have several >> Phillips screwdrivers which look as if they are correct but do not catch. >> Closer inspection shows that the screwheads have only a shallow indent so a >> normal Phillips, which has a bit of an extended point, does not apparently >> go in far enough to engage. Not wishing to damage screwheads I put it all >> back again and still have 2 x 8GB sitting on the desk looking at me >> expectantly. Has anyone else tried to follow this seemingly straightforward >> operation and had, or not had, similar problems? Are they really Phillips >> screws or something that just looks like them? I have had similar >> situations in the past. >> Advice please! >> Severin Crisp >> >> ____________________________________________________ >> >> Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys >> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia >> ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) >> mail to: [email protected] >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > > ____________________________________________________ > > Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys > 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia > ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) > mail to: [email protected] > ____________________________________________________ > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> ____________________________________________________ Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950) mail to: [email protected] ____________________________________________________
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