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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 RAM Replacement

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Upgrade your RAM for an instant increase in speed.

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    • 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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    In order for the logic board to come out cleanly, one should remove the RAM at the end of this step.

    kevmacmills - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Definitely! The author should make this as a step in the description (because not everyone reads Comments)

    finnik2d - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

    Just did this procedure and the RAM must absolutely come out for the logic board to come free later.

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    • Use the sharp tip of a spudger to pull the black plastic RAM tabs out of the memory bay.

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

    • Grab the RAM chip by its edges and pull it straight out of its slot.

    • If two RAM chips are installed, repeat this process for the other chip.

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

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There needs to be a little bit of important discucssion about getting the new RAM properly seated into the slots. Otherwise, great instructions!

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