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RAM change on new 27" iMac
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Nov 27, 2010, 02:10 AM
 
If I buy the basic 4Gb option, can I then remove the 2x2Gb sticks and up it to 16Gb (4x4Gb sticks) easily?

Apple just charge so much for the 16Gb I need!
     
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Nov 27, 2010, 03:22 AM
 
Yes, you can. You need a philips screwdriver.
     
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Nov 27, 2010, 03:58 AM
 
and about one and a half minutes.
     
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Nov 27, 2010, 04:04 AM
 
Excellent.

It won't damage the computer removing all the RAM before installing the new RAM?
     
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Nov 27, 2010, 04:33 AM
 
No. Of course not.
     
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Nov 27, 2010, 06:53 AM
 
As long as you turn it off first. And unplug it.
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Nov 27, 2010, 08:59 AM
 
At £2k it's worth asking

Cheers guys, purchase made. Thnx
     
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Nov 27, 2010, 09:02 AM
 
Enjoy your machine!
     
   
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