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.

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