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Putting RAM in Macbook Pro Horror Story
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Just an update.
I ended up using a Dremel tool to drill a new "flathead" accessable hole on both screws.
When I finally got them out, there was a very noticable and substantial amount of green adhesive on the tip of the now-destroyed screw. There was close to NONE of this on the screw that easily came out.
So to everyone implying that I don't know how to use a screwdriver, you can go ahead and drown yourself.
I ended up using a Dremel tool to drill a new "flathead" accessable hole on both screws.
When I finally got them out, there was a very noticable and substantial amount of green adhesive on the tip of the now-destroyed screw. There was close to NONE of this on the screw that easily came out.
So to everyone implying that I don't know how to use a screwdriver, you can go ahead and drown yourself.
I think it makes you look like an idiot. Knives are for CUTTING (whether it be a slicing or sawing motion). They ARE NOT for prying or twisting. Especially the thinner kind found in Swiss Army Knives (both Victorinox and Wenger)Josias said:
I do know some of the screws can be tough to get out, I stripped one of them on my 12'' PB pretty badly. I had to get out the wrench and press down on the screw driver with all the force of one hand, and turn the wrench with the other.
I made sure I was ready again for the MBP, but luckily they came out easily.
I made sure I was ready again for the MBP, but luckily they came out easily.
ieani said:
I personaly bought the 20 dollar detail set at sears with mini screwdrives, flat heads, and torx's for all those hobby/detail types of projects. This set has seem to have every small screwdriver ive ever needed in any laptop ive ever worked on.
I upgraded the RAM in my MacBook Pro myself, and I had quite the time trying to get these stupid, small screws out. They were in there too tight, and it took some force to unscrew them.
It's an upgrade that shouldn't be that hard. It's a simple upgrade yes, just take the battery out, unscrew three screws, remove pannel, install memory, replace panel and battery, and you're done, but I must have spent an hour on those screws!
It's a little irritating, but it's not really a design flaw or anything too serious on Apple's side. I'd much rather my MacBook Pro have tough to unscrew screws than come with screws falling out.
It's an upgrade that shouldn't be that hard. It's a simple upgrade yes, just take the battery out, unscrew three screws, remove pannel, install memory, replace panel and battery, and you're done, but I must have spent an hour on those screws!
It's a little irritating, but it's not really a design flaw or anything too serious on Apple's side. I'd much rather my MacBook Pro have tough to unscrew screws than come with screws falling out.
Should I put my 1GB Stick in day of arrival or give it a week or so to make sure nothing is wrong with it that cuold be blamed on my upgrade?
I don't know if the MP screws are harder to remove than the powerbook ones but it was an awful lot easier to get the PB screws out than the really tight ones that hold the airport card tray in on the G3 ibooks (the memory was under a ton other stuff you had to remove). My tip is to push down a bit when you're trying to get the screw started turning - less chance of slipping or mashing the screw.
I'd give it a couple of days just to check it's not DOA or 'nearly' DOA. I had a powerbook die with total memory subsystem failure two hours after getting it. At least if you wait you know it's the machine you bought not the RAM you just added.ieani said:
I don't get this thread. I upgraded the RAM on my machine and had no real issues. Admittedly the screw was a little tight, but I applied the pressure gently to ensure that I did not slip and trash the screw.
I don't think Apple can be blamed for this and there is a way around it. The screw can be drilled out and replaced by an authorised reseller, but don't expect them to do it for free as I cannot see how this was not user error.
I don't think Apple can be blamed for this and there is a way around it. The screw can be drilled out and replaced by an authorised reseller, but don't expect them to do it for free as I cannot see how this was not user error.
you know what? maybe you could start a class action lawsuit to go with all the other completely damn stupid ones already in motion!
there's a couple you could even choose from:
i didn't realise my ipod might scratch, because i don't know anything about highly polished metals and plastics
i didn't realise my macbook pro may get hot
i should probably be banned from being within 100ft of a screwdriver and a macbook
i didn't know that if i turned the volume up on my ipod i might damage my ears (commonly referred to as "i have no common sense" or "i didn't read the manual")
all i can say, is FFS, stop blaming apple (or indeed any manufacturer) for something that's nobody else's fault but your own.
there's a couple you could even choose from:
i didn't realise my ipod might scratch, because i don't know anything about highly polished metals and plastics
i didn't realise my macbook pro may get hot
i should probably be banned from being within 100ft of a screwdriver and a macbook
i didn't know that if i turned the volume up on my ipod i might damage my ears (commonly referred to as "i have no common sense" or "i didn't read the manual")
all i can say, is FFS, stop blaming apple (or indeed any manufacturer) for something that's nobody else's fault but your own.