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iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873 RAM SO-DIMM Replacement

Introduction

Upgrade your RAM DIMM Module for more memory.

What you need

  1. iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873 RAM SO-DIMM Replacement, Outer Base Plate: step 1, image 1 of 2 iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873 RAM SO-DIMM Replacement, Outer Base Plate: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • 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. iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873 RAM SO-DIMM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • 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. iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873 RAM SO-DIMM Replacement, RAM DIMM: step 3, image 1 of 2 iMac G4 15" 700 MHz EMC 1873 RAM SO-DIMM Replacement, RAM DIMM: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • 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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2 Comments

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.

Canadaram - Reply

Thanks For catching this Typo! :-)

Ben Capehart -

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