Installing iMac G5 17" Model A1058 RAM

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Rear Panel  ¶ 

  • Lay the iMac display-side down on a flat surface.

  • Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the rear panel to the iMac.

  • These screws are captive in the iMac. The center screw will stop turning after about 3.5 turns and the outer screws will stop turning after about 5.5 turns. Do not try to remove these screws from your iMac.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Lift the rear panel slightly from the bottom edge of the iMac.

  • Pull the rear panel toward yourself and remove it from the iMac.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — RAM  ¶ 

  • Rotate each of the two RAM retaining arms away from the RAM chip.

  • Pull the RAM chip straight away from its socket.

  • Repeat this process for the other RAM chip.

  • Be sure the RAM arms are fully rotated away from the RAM socket before reinstalling any RAM chips.

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

For more information, check out the iMac G5 17" Model A1058 device page.

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