Where do i purchase the RAM?

Where do i purchase additional RAM for imac

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 5:12 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2019 11:08 AM

Which iMac? It's important to know before you buy.


You need to know that the RAM slots in Late 2012 and newer iMacs are not user-accessible and Apple with not add RAM for you. They will service your existing RAM and replace with the same amount if needed, but will not install more.


The take-apart procedure requires professional help unless you are skilled at working inside electronic devices and can afford a new computer should you ruin the current one during attempts to upgrade. The 2015 21.5-inch iMacs have NO RAM slots so even a skilled professional cannot increase your RAM.


See: Install memory in an iMac - Apple Support

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Oct 21, 2019 11:08 AM in response to Najla-Trueheart

Which iMac? It's important to know before you buy.


You need to know that the RAM slots in Late 2012 and newer iMacs are not user-accessible and Apple with not add RAM for you. They will service your existing RAM and replace with the same amount if needed, but will not install more.


The take-apart procedure requires professional help unless you are skilled at working inside electronic devices and can afford a new computer should you ruin the current one during attempts to upgrade. The 2015 21.5-inch iMacs have NO RAM slots so even a skilled professional cannot increase your RAM.


See: Install memory in an iMac - Apple Support

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