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4
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5 - 15 minutes
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2
- Access Door
- 2 steps
- RAM
- 2 steps
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Introduction
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Step 1
Access Door
- Before you work on the computer, unplug the computer and press the power button for 20-30 seconds to drain the stored energy in the power supply.
- Loosen the two Phillips screws securing the access door to your iMac.
- These screws are captive in the access door.
Before you work on the computer, unplug the computer and press the power button for 20-30 seconds to drain the stored energy in the power supply.
Loosen the two Phillips screws securing the access door to your iMac.
These screws are captive in the access door.
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Step 2
- Remove the access door from your iMac.
Remove the access door from your iMac.
Step 3
RAM
- Insert your fingers into the two RAM arms and pull both arms toward yourself to eject the RAM chip.
Insert your fingers into the two RAM arms and pull both arms toward yourself to eject the RAM chip.
Step 4
- Slide the RAM chip straight out of its socket.
- Make sure both RAM arms are fully rotated outward before reinstalling your RAM chip.
Slide the RAM chip straight out of its socket.
Make sure both RAM arms are fully rotated outward before reinstalling your RAM chip.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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