Project 15: Installing more RAM than capacity of a MacBook

Project Description: Install 4GB of RAM into a 3rd generation MacBook. A 3rd generation MacBook has a maximum capacity of 2GB according to apple, and 3GB according to MacTracker.

Cause of Project: My MacBook didn't run smooth on 1GB of RAM

Difficulty: Intermediate

Length of Project: ½ hour

What I did: Installed two 2GB RAM chips. Instructions can be found here. After installation, I started up the computer successfully. In system profiler, the computer recognized two 2GB RAM chips. However, in Activity Monitor, the computer only could process 3GB of the 4GB RAM.

Challenges: Taking out the screws without a Phillips Screw Driver

Status: Completed

Project 14: Reinstalling eMac

Project Description: Reinstalling an eMac

Cause of Project: eMac wouldn't start up

Difficulty: Easy

Length of Project: 4 hours

What I did: Force open the CD driver, insert installation disks, follow instructions. After installation, I copied applications from an iMac and put them onto the eMac.

Challenges: Waiting for the installation to finish

Status: Completed