( FYI - iMac G4/700-800MHz use PC133 ram (typically up to 512MB modules available). It's a little bit tricky because there is a connector (see photo below - it's on the right side, when you look straight ahead onto your iMac) which fits pretty solid, but when you just pull strong enough on the bottom plate it loosens (but gently, please)Ģ.1 Now you can replace/upgrade the "factory" Internal (full-size dimm) Memory module, if thats all, go to step 6. Then you can (carefully !!) take off bottom housing. ( Apple's Customer Installable Parts (CIP) guides already cover installing the Airport card and RAM in the "User" slot there.)Ģ. Airport (802.11b) card and USER (sodimm) RAM slot shown. Photo below is with User Access Plate removed. First you must remove the "User Access Plate", simply remove the 4 screws with the phillips driver. I marked all important parts red (see pictures).įirst of all you need to put the iMac on a soft surface (I used a wool blanket, although this is not a good solution, as static electricity can damage electronic components.)ġ. Tools needed: Torx-10, Torx-15, Phillips-driver, thermal paste, spatula for paste See the ESD warnings/procedures in Apple's iMac Flat Panel CIP page (Customer Installable Parts guides - covers ESD precautions, ("user slot") RAM and Airport card installs.)Īlso see below and bottom of page for other iMac G4 owner notes/tips/comments on this original article.
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(If something goes wrong or is damaged in the process, you're on your own.) Any mods like this are done at your own risk. Note: Disassembling the iMac probably voids the Apple warranty. (Last updated Aug 2006 for more reader's comments/notes/tips) IMac G4 - Exchanging Optical Drive, Hard Disk, RAM (Internal) Recent Updates | Mac Upgrades/Repairs | Storage | Video | Audio/HT | Apps/OS/Network | Home IMac G4 Take-apart for Drive and Ram upgrades
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