iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display 2020 RAM Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Follow this guide to replace the RAM on a 2020 iMac 27" Retina 5K.
Some photos in this guide are from a different model and may contain slight visual discrepancies, but they won't affect the guide procedure.
Before beginning any work on your iMac: Unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supply's capacitors.
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While holding the display steady, use the flat end of a spudger to press in on the RAM door release button, located just above the power port.
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Use your thumbs or index fingers to unlock the tray by pushing the tabs outward, away from the RAM.
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Pull the tabs out and down, swinging the RAM tray down to a near-horizontal position.
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Remove a stick of RAM by grabbing it with two hands and pulling straight out of the RAM tray.
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To install a new module, insert the module into the desired slot in the tray and press it firmly in place. Push the tray back up until it locks in place.
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Re-insert the RAM access door back into its place.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
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Does this use standard SO-DIMMS? im thinking of adding two DDR4 2400 4gb sticks to the extra slots to make 16gb.
