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Powerbook

Apple PowerBook Models

Within the modern PowerBook family there are 7 distinct models that each have their own specific architectures. Our exclusive premium certified HyperVelocity modules deliver the highest possible performance you can get for your Powerbook. Please select your specific model in order to choose the correct memory modules.

Whenever applicable, Mac RAM Direct will supply upgraded modules capable of faster speeds than the factory originally supplied. Faster RAM is not unlike Premium gasoline for your vehicle, where even if your auto can use 87 octane Regular, she'll purr like a kitten with the higher octane products. Similar qualities hold true for RAM. Enjoy!   

 

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12" models
Hi Res models
Early Aluminum
Late Aluminum
PowerBook6,1 PowerBook6,2 PowerBook6,4 PowerBook6,8
PowerBook5,8 PowerBook5,9
PowerBook5,1 PowerBook5,2 PowerBook5,3 PowerBook5,3 PowerBook5,4 PowerBook5,5
PowerBook5,6 PowerBook5,7

 

Titanium

 

Pismo Firewire

 

Lombard

 

Wallstreet Kanga
PowerBook3,2 PowerBook3,3 PowerBook3,4 PowerBook3,5
PowerBook3,1
PowerBook1,1
312 313 314

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12" Screen G4 DDR Aluminum PowerBook

Powerbook

12" Screen Models

The 12" screen Aluminum G4 DDR PowerBook models have one memory expansion slot. Special Apple spec 200 pin DDR SODIMMs are required. The 12" model comes with 256MB soldered internally. A total of 1.25GB is possible via one 1GB SODIMM plus the internal 256MB.

12" Aluminum PowerBook model specs (867MHz - 1.5GHz)
  • Model Identifiers: PowerBook6,1 PowerBook6,2 PowerBook6,4 PowerBook6,8
  • Including these models: M8760LL/A M9007LL/A M9007LL/A M9008LL/A M9008LL/A M9183LL/A M9184LL/A M9690LL/A M9691LL/A plus more...
  • DDR266 (PC2100) upgrades to DDR333 (PC2700) 1.33Ghz & faster models require DDR333 (PC2700) note: 867MHz models will NOT address the 1GB modules
processor speed 867MHz 1.0GHz 1.33GHz 1.5GHz
built in memory 256MB
memory type DDR-266/ PC2100 (DDR-333 for 1.33GHz models)
memory slots 1
maximum memory 1.25GB (768MB for 867MHz models)
Premium Certified HyperVelocity™ DDR266/DDR333 PC2700 Modules
One memory expansion slot adds to the internal 256MB
512MB 1 512MB SODIMM $49.99   Buy
1GB 1 1GB SODIMM (for 1.5GHz and faster models) $69.99   Buy
1GB 1 1GB SODIMM (for 1GHz-1.33GHz models) $79.88   Buy
APPLE FACTORY ORIGINAL SAMSUNG DDR333 PC2700 modules 
Apple Original Equipment OEM Memory Modules
512MB 1 512MB SAMSUNG SODIMM $69.88   Buy
1GB 1 1GB SAMSUNG SODIMM (not for 867MHz models) $89.88   Buy

Installation instructions for Powerbook 12" here.

The 15" and 17" screen Aluminum G4 DDR PowerBook models have two memory expansion slots. Within the series there are 3 distinct versions that each require their specific design modules.

Be VERY careful identifying your 1.67GHz models as they came in two bus speeds. The earlier 1.67GHz models have 333MHz bus speeds and use DDR RAM. The LAST 1.67GHz models produced have 533MHz bus speeds and use DDR2 RAM. THESE MODELS USE VERY DIFFERENT RAM, CHECK YOUR MACHINE'S SYSTEM PROFILER DATA IF UNSURE.
*1.67GHz DDR2 "High Res Screen" models are the newest and require Apple spec DDR2-533 PC2-4200 modules.
*1.5-1.67Ghz models use DDR Apple spec 200 pin DDR333 PC2700 SODIMMs
*1GHz -1.33Ghz machines use special "bus slewing" design DDR333 PC2700 SODIMMs. This was a power saving system employed in the early models.

All models will accept up to a total of 2GB via two 1GB modules.

Hi Resolution G4 15" & 17" Aluminum PowerBooks

Powerbook

1.67GHz DDR2 Models

15" & 17" Aluminum PowerBook model specs (1.67GHz DDR2)
  • Model Identifiers: PowerBook5,8  PowerBook5,9
  • Including these models: M9969LL/A M9970LL/A ONLY!
  • Two memory slots will accept up to 1GB each for up to 2GB total
processor speed 1.67GHz
built in memory 0
memory type DDR2-533 PC2-4200
memory slots 2
maximum memory 2GB
HI RES 1.67GHz DDR2 Models ONLY! Premium Certified HyperVelocity™ DDR2-533 modules
For 1.6GHz "DDR2" models ONLY!
1GB 1 1GB SODIMM $49.46   Buy
2GB Kit 2 1GB SODIMMs $89.84   Buy
APPLE FACTORY ORIGINAL SAMSUNG DDR2-533 PC4200 modules
Apple Original Equipment OEM Memory Modules
1GB 1 1GB SAMSUNG SODIMM $69.34   Buy
2GB Kit 2 1GB SAMSUNG SODIMMs $119.34 Buy

Installation instructions for Powerbook 15" here.

Installation instructions for Powerbook 17" here.

15" & 17" Screen G4 Aluminum PowerBooks

Powerbook

1.5 -1.67GHz DDR Models

15" & 17" Aluminum PowerBook Model Specs 1.5 - 1.67GHz
  • Model Identifiers: PowerBook5,6 PowerBook5,7
  • Including these models: M9676LL/A M9677LL/A M9689LL/A plus more...
  • Two memory slots will accept up to 1GB each for up to 2GB total
processor speed 1.5 - 1.67GHz
built in memory 0
memory type DDR333 (PC2700)
memory slots 2
maximum memory 2GB
1.5-1.67GHz DDR (Not DDR2) Models Premium Certified HyperVelocity™ PC2700 Modules
Requires minimum DDR333
512MB 1 512MB SODIMM $49.99   Buy
1GB 1 1GB SODIMM $69.99   Buy
2GB Kit 2 1GB SODIMMs $109.99 Buy
APPLE FACTORY ORIGINAL SAMSUNG DDR333 PC2700 Modules
Apple Original Equipment OEM Memory Modules
512MB 1 512MB SAMSUNG SODIMM $69.88   Buy
1GB 1 1GB SAMSUNG SODIMM $89.88   Buy
2GB 2 1GB SAMSUNG SODIMMs $129.88 Buy

Installation instructions for Powerbook 15" here.

Installation instructions for Powerbook 17" here.

15" & 17" Screen G4 Aluminum PowerBooks

Powerbook

1.0 -1.33GHz DDR Models

15" & 17" Aluminum PowerBook Model Specs 1.0GHz 1.25GHz 1.33GHz 1.5GHz
  • Model Identifiers: PowerBook5,1 PowerBook5,2 PowerBook5,3 PowerBook5,4 PowerBook5,5
  • Including these models: M8793LL/A M8980LL/A M8981LL/A M9110LL/A M9421LL/A M9422LL/A M9462LL/A plus more...
  • Two memory slots will accept up to 1GB each for up to 2GB total
processor speed 1.0 - 1.5GHz
built in memory 0
memory type DDR333 (PC2700)
memory slots 2
maximum memory 2GB
1.0-1.5GHz DDR (Early Bus Slewing) Models Premium Certified HyperVelocity™ PC2700 Modules
Requires minimum DDR333
512MB 1 512MB SODIMM $49.99   Buy
1GB 1 1GB SODIMM $79.88   Buy
2GB Kit 2 1GB SODIMMs $129.88 Buy
APPLE FACTORY ORIGINAL SAMSUNG DDR333 PC2700 Modules (Bus Slew)
Apple Original Equipment OEM Memory Modules
512MB 1 512MB SAMSUNG SODIMM $69.88   Buy
1GB 1 1GB SAMSUNG SODIMM $89.88   Buy
2GB 2 1GB SAMSUNG SODIMMs $129.88 Buy

Installation instructions for Powerbook 15" here.

Installation instructions for Powerbook 17" here.

G4 PowerBook Titanium PC133 Models

Powerbook

All Models

The G4 Titanium PowerBook models have two memory expansion slots. Special Apple spec low profile 144 pin PC133 SODIMMs are required. These models can accept up to a total of 1GB via two special 512MB PC133 SODIMMs.

PowerBook G4 model specs (Titanium)
  • Model Identifiers: PowerBook3,2 PowerBook3,3 PowerBook3,4 PowerBook3,5
  • Including these models: M7710LL/A M7952LL/A M8362LL/A M8363LL/A M8591LL/A M8592LL/A M8622LL/A M8623LL/A M8858LL/A M8859LL/A
  • Two memory slots will accept up to 512B each for up to 1GB total
processor speed 400MHz 500MHz 550MHz 667MHz 800Mhz 867MHz 1GHz
built in memory 0
memory type PC133
memory slots 2
maximum memory 1GB
Premium Certified HyperVelocity™ PC133 Modules
Requires special low profile PC133 modules
512MB 1 512MB SODIMM $69.97   Buy
1GB Kit 2 512MB SODIMMs $109.97 Buy
APPLE FACTORY ORIGINAL SAMSUNG PC133 modules
Apple Original Equipment OEM Memory Modules
512MB 1 512MB SAMSUNG SODIMM $89.71   Buy
1GB Kit 2 512MB SAMSUNG SODIMMs $149.71 Buy

Installation instructions for Powerbook Titanium here.

G3 PowerBook Firewire Models

Powerbook

2000 Pismo

The G3 Firewire PowerBook models have two memory expansion slots. These models are identified by their having Firewire ports. Special Apple spec 144 pin PC100 (or PC133) SODIMMs are required. These models can accept up to a total of 1GB via two 512MB PC133 SODIMMs.

PowerBook G3 Firewire model specs (Pismo)
  • Model Identifiers: PowerBook3,1
  • Including these models: M7630LL/A M7633LL/A M7711LL/A M7712LL/A
  • Two memory slots will accept up to 512MB each for up to 1GB total
processor speed 400MHz - 500MHz
built in memory 0
memory type PC100
memory slots 2
maximum memory 1GB
Premium Certified HyperVelocity™ PC133 modules (the recommended upgrade)
Will expand to 1GB total contrary to Apple's outdated listed specs
256MB 1 256MB SODIMM $49.97   Buy
512MB 1 512MB SODIMM $69.97   Buy
1GB Kit 2 512MB SODIMMs $109.97 Buy

Installation instructions for Powerbook G3 (upper slot) here.

Installation instructions for Powerbook G3 (lower slot) here.

G3 PowerBook Wallstreet Models

Powerbook

Wallstreet, Kanga, Lombard & Bronze

The G3 Wallstreet series PowerBook models have two memory expansion slots. They are identified as the Wallstreet, Lombard and Bronze keyboard models. Special Apple spec 144 pin PC100 (or PC133) SODIMMs are required. They have an upper and lower slots that require different spec modules for each. These models can accept up to a total of 512MB via two 256MB PC100 SODIMMs.

PowerBook G3 model specs (Wallstreet)
  • Model Identifiers: PowerBook1,1
  • Including these models: 312 313 314 M6357LL/A M6541LL/A M7109LL/A M7110LL/A M7111LL/A M7304LL/A M7308LL/A M7310LL/A
  • Two memory slots will accept up to 256MB each for up to 512MB total
processor speed 233MHz 250MHz 266MHz 292MHz
built in memory 0
memory type PC100
memory slots 2 (one upper, one low profile lower)
maximum memory 512MB
Premium Certified HyperVelocity™ PC100 modules
US=Upper slot, LS=Lower slot (lower slot requires special low profile module), LP= low profile
256MB 1 256MB SODIMM $39.71 Buy
512MB Kit 2 256MB SODIMMs $79.71 Buy

Installation instructions for Powerbook G3 Wallstreet here.