Installing iMac G5 20" Model A1145 RAM

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Access Door  ¶ 

  • Orient the iMac face-side down on a table with the bottom edge facing yourself.

  • Remove the two Phillips screws securing the access door to the bottom grille of your iMac.

  • The screws are captive in the access door.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the access door.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — RAM  ¶ 

  • Insert your fingers into the two RAM arms and pull both arms toward yourself to eject the RAM chip.

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  • Slide the RAM chip straight out of its socket.

  • Make sure both RAM arms are fully rotated outward before reinstalling your RAM chip.

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

For more information, check out the iMac G5 20" Model A1145 device page.

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