There were reports that some memory modules did not pass Apples specs and
they would fail to work correctly. Your Lombard is listed as supporting
512MB. The 256 Meg modules may be at fault. Be sure you purchase from a
Mac reseller that certifies their memory SIMMS.
>
>I am trying to install some new RAM into my PowerBook Lombard, bronze
>keyboard, G3 400. I had 192 megs in it and bought two new 256 meg modules
>for a total of 512 meg. Alas they do not work. After trying all kinds of
>combinations with the old and the new ram modules I landed at 320 megs, 1
>new 256 and one old 64 meg. I know from talking with people on the list that
>512 meg works. I am trying to get the system set up for OSX.
>
>If I try to go to 384, one new 256 and one old 128 module, the system locks
>at the Welcome to Mac screen with no message.
>
>If I try 512 meg, both new 256 modules, the I get an address error at the
>Welcome to Mac screen.
>
>All memory modules work individually just fine.
>
>Turning off extensions does not help.
>
>The new modules are PC100 RAM I have no idea what the existing ones are.
>
>Anyone have any ideas.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Larrie Easterly
>Oregon City, Oregon
>
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