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iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 RAM Replacement

Introduction

Upgrade your RAM for an instant increase in speed.

EMC 2133 models use PC2-5300 RAM and EMC 2210 models use PC2-6400 RAM. The maximum RAM for both models is 6 GB.

What you need

    1. iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 RAM Replacement, Access Door: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Loosen the single Phillips screw in the center of the access door.

      • This screw is captive in the access door.

      • Remove the access door from your iMac.

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    1. iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 2, image 1 of 2 iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 RAM Replacement, RAM: step 2, image 2 of 2

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

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

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    2. iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 RAM Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • 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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Conclusion

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

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12 Guide Comments

I currently have a 4GB memory module installed on an EMC 2210 in one of the memory slots. Can I still install the original 1GB ram in the other slot making it 5GB total memory?

richt0812 - Reply Share

[|It depends on the model. Check here:] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201191

Alex Nos - Reply Share

I installed 2GB x2 to mine to upgrade from 1GB x2. It took just minutes and I used a regular philips screw driver I found around home. Pull hard on the black straps to get the memory out. It is working great with no problems. Good luck!

1tom2go - Reply Share

Thank you for the guide. I had 2GB. I took out 1 module to add a 4GB module. So easy and now my 2133 iMac is jaw dropping fast.

Garison

garison - Reply Share

Hi Garison,

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I hope you can answer my question. I have an iMac, medio 2007, Intel 20" EMC 2133.

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RAM: (1GB + 1GB) 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM.

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I would like to make my iMac "jaw dropping fast" as well ;-)

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Is it PC 5300 or PC 6400 I should buy?

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And what setup wold you recommend? (1GB + 2GB), (1GB + 4GB), (2GB + 2GB) or (2GB + 4GB)?

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Thanks,

Mikkel

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