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PowerBook G4 ram problem?

So I got a PBG4 DLHR model with the 1.67Ghz processor. I got this from a friend with a cracked screen. It had no ram. So I bought some ram (2gb) and it won't boot. I know I bought the right ram, and I know about the bottom ram slot not working on some models. So here is what is happening after I hit the power button:


Both ram sticks installed = 1 beep (no ram installed)


1 ram stick in either slot = 3 beeps (no good banks)


Ram is: Samsung 1GB PC2-4200 1Rx8 DDR2 533mhz 200 pin


I am not sure if this particular ram is just not working or what. I know the systems max ram is 2gb with 2 1gb sticks. I would try putting this ram in a working system but I don't have any friends who do. So what do I do? I was hoping to use this for school.

Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Mar 28, 2014 1:36 AM

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Mar 28, 2014 9:16 AM in response to Arvai

The RAM must be designed for that age of Powerbook down to the season/time of year.

Not all 1GB PC2-4200 1Rx8 DDR2 533mhz 200 pin are designed for the Powerbook. Both http://www.crucial.com/ and http://www.macsales.com/ will tell which are once you

use http://www.everymac.com/ to help identify which one you have.


Note: you can't upgrade the machine past 10.5.8, and you can't sync with higher than iOS 5.x.

PowerBook G4 ram problem?

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