More memory to my iMac 2008

I want to upgrade to OSX Lion but my iMac, from 2008, have not memory enough for that. I have 1 GB of possible 4GB. One cardplace is emty, i guess. Kan I put a 2 GB memory in the other emty cardplace or must I have two identic memory cards? Are all combinations okey? 1+1, 1+2 or 2+2 GB?

When I have found out and bought the right card, can I put it in place myself? Is it easy? Is it riskful?


MVH Kerstin

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Mar 7, 2012 11:16 AM

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Mar 7, 2012 12:15 PM in response to kercar

Apple suggests upgrading your RAM with two identical modules. In your case, you'll want to install 2 + 2 for a total 4gb RAM.


Installing RAM is relatively fast, and involves little risk. To make sure you do it correctly, visit a site like Crucial http://www.crucial.com/apple/index.aspx?gclid=COby0cnM1a4CFQJdhwodhCuccg&cpe=pd_ google_us&ef_id=-n1PV8FLzB0AAMXn:20120307201259:s, and they'll provide you with a guide to choosing the right RAM at the best price.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423?viewlocale=en_US

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