Installing iMac Intel 17" RAM

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Access Door  ¶ 

  • Loosen the two captive Phillips screws securing the access door to the iMac.

  • Remove the access door from the iMac.

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — RAM  ¶ 

  • Rotate the two RAM arms outward from the iMac to eject the RAM chips.

  • Slide the RAM chips out of their slots.

  • Be sure the two RAM chips are fully inserted into the iMac before reinstalling any RAM arms.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For more information, check out the iMac Intel 17" device page.

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