Upgrading My Powerbook, ram memory Options

[Skive31]

Hi guys ,

I bought my powerbook 15 days ago and i am really pleased by its performance.Currently i am using logic pro 7.0 with few plug-ins but i am going to install some really "heavy" ones and i was thinking of upgrading it from 512mb of ram to 1.5 by buying a 1 gig stick.Actually i didn't buy the ram from apple because many people told me that i could upgrade it by myself saving much money.Can you tell me what kind of ram memory do i have to buy(DDR SDRAM ?) and if there is something like a manual showing how to open the pb and put the stick inside(i think that i had found a pdf but i am not sure)

Thank you for everything !

[Narayan]

Hi,
I also bought the powerbook G4 17" a few months back. I have installed Logic express 7 (upgraded to 7.1.1). I have also put in DDR RAM - 1 GIG and now it is 1.5 GIG. Putting RAM inside is simple. the slot is behind the battery. But the thing is that we have to be carefull in inserting the RAM, as the pins are very fragile and one may damage them if inserted wrongly. The best thing is to go to any apple recognised stores who have technicians to do the same for you for no cost. As of now, things are working just fine. I really have to try and drive the machine harder, as I am still in the learning process of the software. (I was using PC and Cakepro/Sonar since about 12 years now).
I feel it is little cumbersome (compared to Cakepro - especially if you are using built in software instruments) in this software, but perhaps one gets used to all these as time goes by.
Narayanan