iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 RAM Replacement

Written By: Andrew Bookholt
  • Comments: 4
iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2308 RAM Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

3

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

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.

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

    kevmacmills -

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

    finnik2d -

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

    matt -

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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.

Conclusion

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

Author

Andrew Bookholt

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One comment

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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