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I have an "early 2008" iMac 8.1 with 2 GB memory and want to install 4 GB kit (2GBX2) (PC2-6400) CL6 SODIMM 200-Pin Notebook Memory modules. Is this correct one and I install it without worrying about electrostatic discharge?
iMac (20-inch Early 2008), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)
Please ONLY use Crucial or OWC (www.macsales.com) ram. I would upgrade to 6GB (the maximum a 2008 iMac can accommodate). Purchase the RAM directly from either Crucialor OWC.
However, to answer your question the RAM should be just fine assuming the specifications are identical to what Apple suggests. iMacs are very fussy with RAM and it's critical the specifications are 100% correct.
Thanks a heap.
As to static, at the least be careful not to scuff about on carpets (builds up a charge) and to touch something earthed before you handle the RAM. To be really sure you should get an earthing wrist strap from an electronics store - you connect the wire from it to something earthed and strap it onto your wrist so that it leaks any static away. (Very possibly not necessary, but costs only a small amount and RAM costs...) In either event, be careful not to touch the pins.
Excellent help. Thanks!
I have appreciated the input of those who responded. I have never opened my computer so I lack self-confidence. Therefore, I have another question. I have 1 GB in each slot for 2GB. I have Crucial 4 GB kit (2 GBX2) DDR2 800 MHz (PC2-6400) CL6 SODIMM 200-Pin Notebook Memory Modules CT2KIT25664AC800. Should I remove both of the 1GB and place the 4 GB kit (2GBX2) in one slot, leaving the other slot empty. Or, can I replace one of the originals (1 GB) with the 4GB kit (2GBX2) and leave the other (1GB) as is? I have the installation procedure but it doesn't address this.
Thanks again.
I have appreciated the input of those who responded. I have never opened my computer so I lack self-confidence. Therefore, I have another question. I have 1 GB in each slot for 2GB. I have Crucial 4 GB kit (2 GBX2) DDR2 800 MHz (PC2-6400) CL6 SODIMM 200-Pin Notebook Memory Modules CT2KIT25664AC800. Should I remove both of the 1GB and place the 4 GB kit (2GBX2) in one slot, leaving the other slot empty. Or, can I replace one of the originals (1 GB) with the 4GB kit (2GBX2) and leave the other (1GB) as is? I have the installation procedure but it doesn't address this.
Thanks again.
I have appreciated the input of those who responded. I have never opened my computer so I lack self-confidence. Therefore, I have another question. I have 1 GB in each slot for 2GB. I have Crucial 4 GB kit (2 GBX2) DDR2 800 MHz (PC2-6400) CL6 SODIMM 200-Pin Notebook Memory Modules CT2KIT25664AC800. Should I remove both of the 1GB and place the 4 GB kit (2GBX2) in one slot, leaving the other slot empty. Or, can I replace one of the originals (1 GB) with the 4GB kit (2GBX2) and leave the other (1GB) as is? I have the installation procedure but it doesn't address this.
Thanks again.
RASMHS wrote:
I have appreciated the input of those who responded. I have never opened my computer so I lack self-confidence. Therefore, I have another question. I have 1 GB in each slot for 2GB. I have Crucial 4 GB kit (2 GBX2) DDR2 800 MHz (PC2-6400) CL6 SODIMM 200-Pin Notebook Memory Modules CT2KIT25664AC800. Should I remove both of the 1GB and place the 4 GB kit (2GBX2) in one slot, leaving the other slot empty. Or, can I replace one of the originals (1 GB) with the 4GB kit (2GBX2) and leave the other (1GB) as is? I have the installation procedure but it doesn't address this.
Thanks again.
Your post is a little confusing, you indicate you have a Crucial 4 GB kit (2 GBX2) DDR2 800 MHz (PC2-6400) CL6 SODIMM 200-Pin. This should be 2 ea. DIMMS each with 2GB of RAM on them. If this is correct simply remove the existing RAM and replace it with the Crucial RAM.
I want to thank you again because the information you provided gave me the boost I needed to get the job done successfully. The change has been made and the additional RAM solved my problem with the spinning wheel of death on Safari. Thanks very much!
I want to thank you again because the information you provided gave me the boost I needed to get the job done successfully. The change has been made and the additional RAM solved my problem with the spinning wheel of death on Safari. Thanks very much!
You don't need to duplicate posts - we all see all the posts, I'm glad to hear you achieved it all satisfactorily.
nstall it without worrying about eltrostatic discahrge
