Installing iMac Intel 27" EMC 2429 RAM
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Replace the RAM in an iMac Intel 27" EMC 2429.
- Author: Phillip Takahashi
- Difficulty: Moderate
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This guide will help you replace the RAM.
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Step 1
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Access Door
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Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the access door to the bottom edge of your iMac.
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These screws will remain captive in the access door.
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Remove the access door from your iMac.
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During reassembly, fasten the access door loosely and align it with the pocket cut into the outer case of the iMac before fully tightening the screws.
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Step 3
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Pull the black plastic tab away from the iMac to eject the RAM chip from its socket.
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The RAM modules are firmly seated and may require a fair amount of force to remove.
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Use your fingers to slide the RAM chip out of its socket.
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If necessary, repeat this process for the other RAM module(s).
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