Well done Severin, Now you know how easy it really is... helps to have the right tool for the job ;-) Now on to Max out at 32GB!!
Cheers, Ronni Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > On 26 Jun 2014, at 4:14 pm, Severin Crisp <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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] > ____________________________________________________ > > > > -- 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>
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