Installing iMac Intel 27" RAM

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Access Door  ¶ 

  • Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the access door to the bottom edge of your iMac.

  • These screws will remain captive in the access door.

  • Remove the access door from your iMac.

  • 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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Add Note Edit Step 2 — RAM  ¶ 

  • Use your fingers or the tip of a spudger to slide the black plastic RAM tray pull tab out of the RAM slot.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Pull the black plastic tab away from the iMac to eject the RAM chip from its socket.

  • Use your fingers to slide the RAM chip out of its socket.

  • If necessary, repeat this process for the other RAM chip(s).

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

For more information, check out the iMac Intel 27" device page.

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