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iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873 RAM DIMM Replacement

Written By: Ryan Kozak (and 3 other contributors)
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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

3

Time Required

5 minutes

Sections

2

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Introduction

Upgrade your RAM DIMM Module for more memory.

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  1. Place the computer monitor face down on a safe, harmless surface. Using a Phillips #00 screw driver, remove the four 6.86 mm screws from the metal plate.

    • Place the computer monitor face down on a safe, harmless surface.

    • Using a Phillips #00 screw driver, remove the four 6.86 mm screws from the metal plate.

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  3. Remove the metal plate from bottom of the iMac G4.

    • Remove the metal plate from bottom of the iMac G4.

    • The four screws do not completely separate from the metal plate.

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  4. Release the tabs on each side of the module by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM. These tabs lock the module in place and releasing them will cause the module to "pop" up.

    • Release the tabs on each side of the module by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM.

    • These tabs lock the module in place and releasing them will cause the module to "pop" up.

    • Remove the RAM module from the iMac.

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Conclusion

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

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Ryan Kozak

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Please correct the title, this is a 144 pin SODIMM, it is not a DIMM

The 168 pin DIMM is used in the internal socket.

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