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iMac G5 20" Model A1076 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Instantly increase the speed of your iMac by upgrading the RAM.

What you need

  1. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 RAM Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the iMac display-side down on a flat surface (putting a cloth under the screen to protect it from bumps).

    • Loosen the three Phillips screws securing the rear panel to the iMac.

    • These screws are captive in the iMac. The center screw will stop turning after about 3.5 turns and the outer screws will stop turning after about 5.5 turns. Do not try to remove these screws from your iMac.

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  3. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac G5 20" Model A1076 RAM Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the rear panel slightly near the bottom of the iMac.

    • Pull the rear panel toward yourself and remove it from the iMac.

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  4. iMac G5 20" Model A1076 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 1 of 2 iMac G5 20" Model A1076 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate each of the two RAM retaining arms away from the RAM chip.

    • The chip will partially pop out at the same time as the arms are pulled out to either side.

    • Pull the RAM chip straight away from its socket.

    • Repeat this process for the other RAM chip.

    • Be sure the RAM arms are rotated fully outward before installing new RAM chips.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

como se llama la cajita blanca que esta debajo de las memorias y que funcion tiene?

max sanchez - Reply

Easy as pie, instructions were right to the point, thank you.

Hemi Andersen - Reply

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