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More RAM, Why did I wait so long!

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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 RAM Replacement

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 RAM Replacement

5 - 15 minutes

Easy

My Problem

Activity monitor will show you how much Physical Memory vs how much you are using. Mine was equipped with 4 GB new, with 2 chips, 2 slots open. I could see just at start-up I was using up all my memory. 3.99 out of 4.00GB.

My Fix

5 minutes. No problems. Moved the unit to the edge of the desk. Removed 3 screws, pulled back two plastic sheet tabs, pushed in two extra RAM chip. Reassemble & power back up. Repair does not get easier than this. Now I run from about 4.50 GB used to around 7.50 GB used out of 12 GB; even with many programs open. Smooth sailing.

My Advice

It was so easy and inexpensive to triple the RAM in my machine. Took 5 minutes & no more beach balling.

PC3-10600 4 GB RAM Chip Image
PC3-10600 4 GB RAM Chip

$29.99

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