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support.apple.com - 11/3/2008

About the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program

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About the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program

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appleinsider.com - 11/3/2008

Apple sued over defective PowerBook memory slots

— appleinsider.com — Apple is facing a new class-action lawsuit that charges the company with failing to fully recognize the... scope of a memory slot defect in its PowerBook G4 notebooks, which has left thousands of customers with no choice but to foot hefty repair costs on ... (more) Apple sued over defective PowerBook memory slots

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arstechnica.com - 11/3/2008

Class action suit filed over PowerBook G4 memory slots

— arstechnica.com — A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Apple in a California District Court, alleging that the company... hasn't done enough to correct a memory slot defect common to PowerBook G4 notebooks. Ahh, a blast from the past. Read More... (more) Class action suit filed over PowerBook G4 memory slots

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Apple sued over defective PowerBook memory slots
AppleInsider — ... the PowerBook G4 "Typically, when the additional memory is added, the PowerBook does not recognize the memory, resulting in slower processing speeds, decreased computer function and other computing problems," the complaint says. "Unfortunately for consumers, because both memory slots are hardwired to the PowerBook's motherboard, consumers who choose to repair the defect can incur costs of more than $500 in parts and labor." Faced with complaints over the matter, Apple initiated a Memory Slot Repair Extension Program covering 15-inch 1.67 and 1.5GHz PowerBook G4s ...

Lawsuit says PowerBook G4s old and broken
MacUser — ... in the Northern District Court of California which says that Apple failed to properly address issues with some PowerBook G4s’ defective RAM slots. While Apple did acknowledge that some G4s had the problems and subsequently issued a warranty extension, the complainants contend that the range of serial numbers that Apple agreed to cover did not extend to all affected units—Mr. Gomelsky’s included. ...