I did this to my iMac and also replaced hard drive with SSD. This video was SPOT ON. I am telling you if you watch this video and buy these tools (very inexpensive) you will be able to do it. I took me about 4 hours because I didn't reconnect the camera correctly when I was putting the screen back on, so I had to remove the screen again. This video was perfect. I kept an iPad with this video and just did it step by step. Just make sure you have all of the tools before you start, have patience and watch the video a couple of times. If you do this to change the memory, make sure you change the hard drive. This computer will run like new after these upgrades. Thanks again.

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin glad to hear you had success with the upgrade. I agree the tools are essential, even if you have them they come with a set of tape cheaper than you'd get for buying it separately. If you ever have any questions or concerns please let us know at support@owc.com!

Excellent video and thanks for all the details. Was hard to remove the power supply board and logic board but everything went will and I also changed the hdd to ssd. Thanks again for all the detailed info.

@peterwho9380

2 жыл бұрын

Just upgrading to the SDD is good enough for these old PC's to perform much better and adding a few extra GB's of RAM isn't going to help very much!

Apple couldn't just slap a memory compartment door on the back like the 27" iMac. The architecture could have easily been made the same. Very good instructional video of the process here however, so cheers and thanks for that//

@aBunnyThatWillChewOnYourCables

2 жыл бұрын

it's because greedy Apple want you to either throw this garbage out and buy new Apple garbage, or pay them a lot of money for them to upgrade it for you... Apple has always been like this.

This is one of best install videos I have ever seen. It taught me I don't really need to upgrade the RAM for the iMac someone gave me. Seriously, it was a great video. How hard would it have been to add a door in the back of the iMac to upgrade the RAM.

@CaresforAll

2 жыл бұрын

It would be very easy and too easy for you to work on it yourself. They make much more on repairs than sales. It's the case in all industries, especially the auto industry.

@kdot9613

Жыл бұрын

@@CaresforAll I know this comment is a year ago but I’m reading this and relating to it after I just cloned all of my friends laptops and pc’s from hdd to ssd’s for free, then I saw online somewhere that places do that for $149.99??? Obviously businesses need money to run but I just couldn’t charge anyone anything near that 😭

@zbomb33

4 ай бұрын

@@kdot9613 I just charge per hour. It really is the best way to do it.

@WilliamAshleyOnline

4 ай бұрын

LOL apple sells to schools, easy stuff to steal gets stolen.

Love this video... helped me immensely ... very detailed and specific!

brilliant! never upgraded a computer before and just managed to upgrade my Mac for just over £300 including kit rather than a new machine. Thanks

Excellent video and thanks for all the details & thank you very much It was a great help

Fantastic instructions, thank you so much, I couldn’t have done the upgrade without your help🙂

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you we are glad that we were able to provide a easy to follow RAM upgrade video for you to follow!

Thanks to this top tutorial even I made it. Many thanks for that! Very easy to understand and all steps can be seen in the video. 👍🏻

Great Step by Step Video 👍🏼

never seen a video like this before on KZread ...very detailed good job guys

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback Sherin.

Just did this and got through the whole process. Just to take your time and be patient. Thanks for the video.

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

You welcome. I am happy it helped.

Thanks for the amazing video.👍🏻

Incredible video, I did it step by step, I already did the upgrade myself and saved $300 in labor! and my imac is now much faster!

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

We are happy to hear. Thank you for your feedback!

Amazing how it changed! It's incredibly fast, as I also changed the old hard drive to an SSD.

Great video thanks!

superbly explained and demonstrated... thanks so much for this! AMAZING THAT A SIMPLE TRAP DOOR ON THE BACK WOULD HAVE ELIMATED ALL THIS WORK BUT APPLE WENT FOR ASTHETICS OVER PRACTICALITY.

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We always strive to provide the help we can so everyone can enjoy upgrading the Macs.

@CaresforAll

2 жыл бұрын

No, that's not why. It's about $$$. You don't think they want you to work on it yourself do you? They make much more on repairs than sales. It's the case in all industries, especially the auto industry.

@WilliamAshleyOnline

4 ай бұрын

LOL apple sells to schools, easy stuff to steal gets stolen.

This video made it easy for me to cut a body piece at the back opposite to memory location using engraving tool. It saved me time, money and risk of demaging screen and any of the boards inside.

@Pyroteq

2 жыл бұрын

It's a fairly thick chunk of aluminium. How on earth would you cut through that without sending metal shards all through the computer destroying it?

@jonescrusher1

Жыл бұрын

sure sure

Very detail and useful, thanks a lot for share it!

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, Sergio! If you would like to see our full selection of installation videos, go to OWC's KZread channel: kzread.info/dron/yzYx6oW5dXPV-xnJtA4E5w.html

@cgi2173

Жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc Absolutely unwise of you to not recommend attaching the display with the cables (and other cables) attached...before sticking the display back down. 😡 I followed your instructional video and still forgot a cable. Lucky I saw another tutorial that tested if everything was good BEFORE sticking the display down. Very poor form OWC.

Really good video

Thank you very much! It was a great help!

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. ☺️

EXCELENT VIDEO THANKS MASTER

This videos are very helpful a special thanks to OCW for sharing I have worked on a couple iMacs that I own when trying to upgrade, I always watch the video on my PC while I’m doing it but mainly just to make sure and focus I get everything right , Apple products are always a challenge, so it needs patience, a little knowledge on what you doing and extra care Also the more you do it , the more knowledge you’ll have and will save you a lot of hassle by doing it on your own

Thanks OWC!

Superb video. Thank you.

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Disala! Thank you for the compliment!

Thank you! It helped me a lot! I just need to place the screen again.

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Spino Prime, We are glad to hear that our Install video helped you do your installation.

Amazing job . Thank ya so much

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! Please reach out to us at anything if you should need any direct assistance. We can be reached at support@owc.com.

Worked great. Went from 8GB to 16GB. Imac much faster (since it was always shuffling memory packets) between 8-11GB of RAM use to avoid this. I am frankly surprised how much nicer it is to not see the spin wheel. You can do this, budget 3 hours and double check all cables when reconnecting. The last two can be tricky without a 2nd set of hands. And shame on Apple for not putting a little door on the back of the imac, since that is where the RAM slots are.

@garrettd.6214

Жыл бұрын

Do you have late 2012 model? What are the rest of your specs? Just wondering if my late 2012 would benefit from going from 8 to 16

@heavyg2968

Жыл бұрын

Yup, it worked better than I expected. A cheap solution if everything works fine but it is just slow to Multitask. I have 3 systems in my workspace, don’t use this one much anymore. Still a nice toy tho.

bailed at 2'08 ... thanks for confirming!

Thank you very much

Although late to the party for upgrading my memory like many might think the design could have been designed for easier access, maybe an access door. As an IT specialist, I've always been at ; the mercy of Microsoft with very little exposure to Apple products, but always expect such things from Apple. So, thanks OWC for this great video which, as you know was spot on! Bravo....

@richardwernst

Жыл бұрын

Excellent thought, Keith. I was wondering this myself. As a non-perfectionist regarding such things, it would be great to be able to find exactly where the ram was located and cut (careful dremel?) an access door to replace the ram without having to open the front to do it. OWC, whatcha think?

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

OWC does not recommend doing anything other than the intended procedure for upgrading your computer

EXCELLENT how to video.

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

😁🤗

Awesome video , i got the old girl upto 16gb and also chucked in a samsung evo ssd 1tb aswell , made it really fast , many thanks for an easy to follow video

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Adam! Glad to hear we were able to provide you the RAM with a guide to do the installation, if you ever have any other questions or concerns please let us know at support@owc.com!

Great!

I just now carefully but successfully swapped out the RAM by releasing the catches in place, shimmying the modules out and then putting the new ones in place. took about 10-15 minutes of trial and error, but a lot faster and safer than disassembling the entire damn thing.

@accord93rg

2 жыл бұрын

Can you explain what you just said? How did you do it? Being serious

Thanks.

Muito bom esse vídeo, me tirou toda vontade de aumenta a memória do pc

@rafaelhabuki6489

9 ай бұрын

digo o mesmo kkkkkk

I replaced my hard drive with one move-out and one move-in. I put my 2013 iMac out on the curb and found a 27" 2019 iMac pro retina in the trash bin at work. Simple upgrade. Thank you, Apple for trying to make this impossible to accomplish.

Does this also apply to the Early 2013 model (21.5" i3 3.3) that was only available for sale to educational institutions?

Your videos are very well done. My problem is, I'm finding myself watching the videos SOLELY to listen to the background music. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Is the soundtrack available? The ComputerJEDI

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Unfortunately we do not have the soundtrack available for the music in our videos.

@cruiseedwards4657

2 жыл бұрын

The song is called "working solutions" by Olive Musique

Thank you for the information in this video. I would like to ask a question. Can I replace the motherboard on my imac mid 2014 with another one that can expand the memory? If possible, what is the best model to look for?

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome we are happy to be able to provide this install video. Regrettably at this time we do not support nor carry any upgrades for the logic board/mother board in the iMac models, we do apologize.

show thank you

I did it !!!!

dont forget to runtest first sir, make sure ram is working well. bye the way, its excellent tutorial

Thanks for the Vid 👍🏻 do you know the Max RAM upgrade can i do to an iMac 2013 21.5” A1418? Thank you!

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

We are so sorry Israel but that iMac model number was used for 8 years and 2 of which are 2013. You can either use Mactracker.com and enter the serial number to you iMac and it will tell what the max ram is or you can in to our customer service line and provide your serial number and we would be more than happy to let you know.

Great video. However, I followed step by step but when I pushed the power button, the screen is black. The green light shows up on the logic board but the screen is black and there’s no power up sound.

Would you recommend reattaching the display cables before attaching the adhesive so as to test that updates were done properly and that nothing was left unattached? Seems like it would be a shame to stick the display back on only to discover that you failed to complete one of the reverse steps.

@MikePinter

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, test before committing! In the video previous to this one, the one I wanted for upgrading to an SSD, the recommendation is to affix the new tape onto the body but use painter's tape along the lower edge to temporarily fit the screen, connect it and install the new system. Once everything is good to go, one can continue with the refitting of the screen by continuing the removal of the second side of the double-sided tape. This is the video that helped me for the late 2015 model I'm upgrading, but the idea is the same: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dI2CqKywmNiqnZc.html

@cgi2173

Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! Cannot recommend this step highly enough. PLEASE ENSURE THIS IS DONE. Absolute fricking b*stard getting it apart again, because a cable has been missed. Shame on OWC for not doing this.

This is better than most such videos but still does not give enough detail on the hardest part for those doing it for the first time: disconnecting and re-connecting all the cables. Apple should be ashamed for making this so difficult, and also for making the RAM so inaccessible and for taping the damn thing together instead of using screws.

Thanks for the detailed video. I’m just curious though do these steps have to be followed? It looks like you can just take the part where the RAM is and do it that way? I’m just asking because I’m more used to pc repairs and don’t want to ruin anything.

@RaviShankar-jx8qe

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. Have you tried it yourself?

@strategia5613

3 жыл бұрын

By removing the fan it is possible to access the RAM, however while I found it hard to replace it that way and so opted for the "traditional" method. It might work for others though.

Excuse me, what is the maxium of GB that this mac support? Is possible to install 2x16gb ddr3 at 1600mhz?

@Mr.Monta77

2 жыл бұрын

No the max is 16 GB

Buenos dias, se puede utilizar e instalar un disco solido en el M2 que aparece el la tarjeta? Muchas gracias por la respuesta

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Billy! You would be able to install an NVMe to the iMac but it would be in the PCIe slot underneath the Logic Board. You would only have these connections if your computer originally came with a Fusion Drive.

I would suggest to reapply thermal paste while you are there 😊

Funny side story here or not so funny. I have two iMacs. The newer one I had a access door and that was a breeze. So the time came to upgrade the other late 2012 today with a SSD and more RAM. I took the glass off and swapped out the hard drive and reinstalled. Yay, then I rotated ole'sparky around to swap the RAM and I must have had this Rodney Dangerfield stare looking at ONLY the fan vent. To my shock and horror I found this video which basically broke the news to me that I have to take the whole thing apart (again) but more. Lessons learned and do pay attention I say. Thanks for the video. I shall be referencing it.

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

Oh no I am sorry to hear that you had to do the install twice, good thing being you should have received a second adhesive kit with the memory. We're glad to be of assistance Todd, if you ever have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to us at support@owc.com and I hope you have a great day!

Thanks a lot. Just a question, How and where i find the adhesive tape?

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to the adhesive tape: eshop.macsales.com/search/?q=adhesive+

@elitcortes5009

2 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc thanks

They couldn't just make the ram easier to get to huh. I mean on the 2008 models the ram was just under the screen with a simple cover. Super annoying. Thanks for the tutorial though guys. ----- Annnnd the ram is soldered on the board....... I hate Apple.

@cgi2173

Жыл бұрын

On these iMacs, it isn't soldered.

@JTBivens

Жыл бұрын

@@cgi2173 on the one I had it was.

@10footyater

6 ай бұрын

Right!??? That is the stupidest place they could have put the Ram … they had to have done that on purpose … i thought Apple was WOKe !?? No … they want you to throw your imac in a landfill 🤣😂😅

Edit: Fixed the problem and now it works great! After putting everything together the screen is very very dark, I can still see but only if I flash a light on the screen. When the iMac boots up it still chimes and everything works it is just very very dark. great upgrade but I took a downgrade today lol.

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wish! I’m sorry to hear that the screen on your iMac is dark after the disassembly. Please check your connections; one of the screen connections may not be fully inserted. A local Apple Certified Technician may be able to help.

@wishiwasboosted7741

2 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc Hello, I was able to fix it. One of the pins for the display got bent (I have no clue on how I managed to cause that lol). I used a very tiny tweezer to slowly bend it back into place, and now it works great! Your video was perfect and very helpful. I Installed an ssd and extra 8gb of ram (12gb total). Thank you!

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for following up! Glad to hear you were able to fix it and get it up and running and our video helped you! :)

How about it, OWC, got a broken one of these you could make a layout or something on where to cut back off to access the ram?

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

OWC does not recommend doing anything other than the intended procedure for upgrading your computer

Amazing! Does this process can be applied to iMac 21.5-inch, Late 2015 iMac 16,1

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

The iMac 16,1 would have built in memory modules. We do not offer memory upgrades for this model, I do apologize.

After the upgrade is there anything to be done in disk utility, any reformatting or erasing or can I just restart the mac normally after?

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Nope. Nothing else is needed. Just seal up the Mac and enjoy the new increased speed! Vroom!!!!!! lol

Excelent! what is the cost to do this, increase the ram and put a ssd? only the cost without the ram and ssd

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Jezaf Salinas we would be happy to go over the costs of increasing the RAM and/or SSD for your machine. Going forward you can email support@owc.com and our support team would be happy to further assist!

@jezafsalinas7589

3 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc Thanks 👌

I want to attempt this but I don't know if my iMac can do this as I have heard some have soldered ram. I have a 2014 mid 21.5 inch iMac with the intel i5 can I do this? also an incredible video! very good and easy to follow! thanks!

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Hi AppleTopic! Unfortunately, in the M2014 21.5" iMac the memory is soldered to the logic board. eshop.macsales.com/blog/25084-teardown-of-lower-cost-2014-imac-reveals-memory-not-user-upgradable/

@appletopic

3 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc oh no 😢 well i gues im stuck with 8gb of ram thanks for the reply!

@appletopic

3 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc also thanks for the link it was very useful

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! If you need any additional assistance we can be contacted at support@owc.com

@appletopic

3 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc thanks

One thing to mention and that will make your life 1000 times easier. Remove the bottom horizontal bar right after removing the screen, it will allow you to get the PSU and motherboard out with less issues. I broke my motherboard by not doing so I hope you don’t make the same mistake as me

Think your Mac is slow now? Wait until you brick it going through all these potential "game over" maneuvers....But got to say it's a great detailed video!

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

If you are not careful with the installation you have a point but if you are careful and do everything as instructed you will have a revived Mac. 😉😇

Thank you for this video. I successfully upgraded my RAM from 8 to 16 G. The only issue I have is this one: My iMac screen stays black. I had to hook another display to my iMac late 2013, 21,5", to be able to monitor the system startup. I suspect it could be due to a bad connection of one the four connectors at the top of the screen. Does this make sense?

@poweredbyowc

3 ай бұрын

Hey Stanley, It seems like the black screen issue could be related to a poor connection. We suggest removing the display and ensuring that the connector is securely seated. It's a common oversight, so we recommend testing the display before laying it in place permanently. Once you confirm that it works properly, you can secure it in position.

Can the hard drive be replaced simultaneously? Or does the computer need to recognize each item individually or something?

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

In theory you can replace both at the same time. However, just for ease of identifying problem areas (if the machine decides not to boot after install) it's easier to do them individually, so you're not scrambling to find the problem.

@deked1822

2 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc Really???? It would seriously SUCK to have to take it all apart and put it back together TWICE just to upgrade both HDD and RAM! Plus, you're TWICE as likely to mess up those tiny cables/connectors by having to pull them apart and put them together TWO times! APPLE, if you're paying attention, it really sucks that you make it SO DIFFICULT to do simple upgrades! WHO Buys a computer and leaves everything as it was when you first bought it???

OK. I did this according to directions and now it won't power up. Where should I look for the problem, or how do I troubleshoot?

how much RAM can i upgrade? is 32gb possible?

I've read several articles that say the Mid 2014 21.5 inch memory is not upgradable. Plus I don't find an OWC module (or any other brand) that specifies it can be installed in a mid 2014 model. I don't know why this one model is different but apparently is. If this is not true, please point me to the correct memory modules. I want to upgrade from 8 to 32 GB.

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Skeeten, We would be happy to assist with looking into a possible RAM upgrade for your Mid-2014 iMac. For further assistance we can be contacted directly at [support@macsales.com](support@macsales.com)

no door in the back? *looks at dremel* hold my beer

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

A bit over kill and the screen remover that would come with the kit should be more than enough, However we appreciate the enthusiasm! If you ever have any other questions or concerns please let us know at support@owc.com!

Such a pain in the rear end to make memory upgrades to invasive. Like the compact design but hate the restrictions.

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jedi vs Sith! Agreed; the taped iMacs have made both memory and storage upgrades so complicated!

Yo update late 2015?

Hi for iMac late 2015 which memory can update? Gb

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Antonio, here is the RAM you can upgrade for the iMac late 2015: eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/Retina-5K2015/DDR3L

Can anyone recommend a good tape kit please?

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

I would be happy to assist! So if we are looking for 21.5 inch Adhesive we can find that here eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/0761419/

Hi @OWC can you upgrade a late 2012 imac i5 21.5 to 32gb?

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can! Here is a link that you can use to see the different upgrade options available (eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/owc/apple-mac-pro/2010-2012)

@OWC you should update the title. The Mid-2014 iMac A1418 has soldered RAM so only the late-2013 has upgradable RAM. The title might mislead others.

@poweredbyowc

7 ай бұрын

We will give that feedback to our Video team.

i mac m1 me bhi sakta hai

Hey what type of Ram can I get what works the best? Can I upgrade from 8g as well?

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

The best thing would be to find your Model Identifier and then check our site. Here is a link that may provide more help (eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/Mac_Model_Identifier)

How do I get the adhesive off if it doesn't just pull off?

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Hey 케이크스, You would have to pull it off once you have removed the screen. If you can not just pull it off you can use small amounts of rubbing alcohol and rub it off completely. Now if you use this method please allow to iMac to COMPLETELY drive before applying the new adhesive. If you do not it can cause the adhesive to fail and damage the iMac if the screen falls off.

Of course Apple would make it this hard... I should have know. I just bough some more memory, but after seeing how involved the process is I'm pretty nervous to do it. Anyways, excellent informative video.

The shipping is available to Italy?

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

We ship all over! Italy too! :)

2 Grey vertical stripes help!!!

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. The adhesive placement is extremely important!

👍👍👍👍

hi. i cant change my hard but i installed catalina on external ssd hard> my mac model 2013 and i installed catalina (just i didnot format ssdhard with format to APRS container).but the system freezes in the middle of working for no particular reason .how can i fix it?

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

We are sorry to hear you are having this issue. We would recommend reaching out to our Tech Support team for further assistance, below is the link. eshop.macsales.com/Service/support/technical-support-form

Hi what sort of ram does the late 2012 mac use?

@poweredbyowc

3 ай бұрын

Hey, The compatibility of the memory upgrade depends on the specific model of your iMac. If you reach out to us and provide us with the serial number or model identifier, we can assist you in selecting the appropriate memory upgrade for your late 2012 iMac. eshop.macsales.com/Service/

Hi I accidentally broke the power button cable are you able to ask your technician how to remove this before replacing it?

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Regrettably, does not seem we have a specific guide available for power button cable removal/replacement. Thanks for the message!

@fredrezfield1629

3 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc it was adhered to the body solution heat gun for a minute or two to loosen it resoldere the wires

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred! Thank you for letting us know how you were able to get the cable situation cleared up for you.

on the 1311 you just remove a small cover on the bottom. Weird that apple did this.

why does apple say this model is not upgradable? ? how many or up to how much can you put in there?

@poweredbyowc

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mori! I can't answer for Apple, but the installation is particularly difficult. Not only must you remove the screen but remove nearly all the components from the iMac in order to get to the back of the logic board. OWC recommends professional installation. The iMac 21.5" L2012-M2014 has two memory slots, each of which can take up to an 8GB PC12800 DDR3L 1600MHz SO-DIMM. Memory should be replaced in matched pairs for best performance.

Mine is (21.5-inch, mid2014) with 8 Gb 1600 mhz ddr3. Is the memory is welded to the mother board?

@RealHypeFox

3 жыл бұрын

I’m about to get a 21.5in mid-2014 later today and I’ll be replacing the screen and HDD. As far as I know the RAM is integrated into the board. So, yes, it is most likely soldered on, but I can’t say for 100% without seeing it for myself.

@RogerArceCR

3 жыл бұрын

@@RealHypeFox Thanks! I look forward to seeing your video.

can someone tell me where can i buy that kind of tape??

@poweredbyowc

6 ай бұрын

If you're talking about the Display tape then we have it at the following link: eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/0761419/

is this viable for the iMac 25.1 inch late 2015? Nice job

@poweredbyowc

2 ай бұрын

We do have other videos that work with 21.5" 2013-2019 iMac computers. See those videos here eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-21.5-inch/2013-2019

@AndyFieldss

2 ай бұрын

@@poweredbyowc Thank you, but I was thinking in the RAM replacement? Are they in the same spot as this video (this iMac model)? What are the DDR3 suitable for iMac 21,5 16.2 model late 2015? thanks in advance

@poweredbyowc

2 ай бұрын

Hey Andy, unfortunately, the iMac 16,2 doesn't support RAM upgrades, which is why we don't offer any RAM upgrade options or videos for it.

my iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) fall of my table but did not broke any piece or had no crack on lcd but the screen is now black, I restarted it and tried increasing the brightness but it won't fix.. When I press the turn on button I can still hear the start up sound of mac and when pressing "esc" on keyboard I still can hear the beep sound of it. What to do? help please I beg you!

@poweredbyowc

4 ай бұрын

Hey there, I apologize for the difficulties you're experiencing. If you still hear the startup chime, you can attempt an SMC Reset or a PRAM reset to see if they resolve the issue. If these steps don't work, it's possible that the display data cable has become disconnected, requiring you to open the iMac. Before taking this step, I recommend contacting Apple for further advice or any additional tips that may assist you.

Watch the video. I simply have been looking to upgrading the memory on my iMac. It is a piece of cake on any desktop. But taking apart anything and all on the iMac ... that's ridiculous. I appreciate the thorough video a lot (Thank You!!!!!). While giving the video 6 stars, Apple gets a 0 star.

@poweredbyowc

29 күн бұрын

We’re glad you found our video helpful and easy to follow! Many people agree that Apple could have made memory installation on the 21.5" iMac simpler. If you prefer, we offer an installation service as well. Just reach out to our support team, and they will be happy to provide you with an estimate. eshop.macsales.com/Service/

until when can i expand my RAM on iMAC late 2015? thank you

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean how much RAM can you put into your iMac late 2015? If that is the case if your iMac is a 27" with Retina 5K it can go up to 64GB of RAM.

very nice video but Waw what a pain ! what a disposable product... shame, why do they have an easy access on the 27 inches and not these 21...

Great video on how to do this, but it is tragic that Apple has made it so hard to access the ram on these machines. It should not be necessary, having to disassemble the whole iMac, just to upgrade the ram.

Do you think it's worth it upgrading from 8 to 16gb or should o go full 32gb?

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

If the iMac you’re upgrading requires the screen to be removed during the memory upgrade process, I would suggest installing the maximum you can afford, that would also benefit your usage needs. The screen removal of the iMac is considered more of an Advanced install, and not something you would want to do over and over again, if it could be avoided. So, if your machine can utilize 32gb, I would select that upgrade over the 16gb.

@pharoahterror3018

Жыл бұрын

How do you know if it can support 32 or even 64 gigs of ram? Also where would you suggest getting a new screen?

I have a late 21.5 inch iMac (late 2012) (iMac 13,1) 3,1GHZ that has already 2x8GB RAM DDR3 1600mhz. I still can't understand if I can upgrade to 32GB RAM or not. Under "hardware" & "memory" it says that memory is upgradable, yet Im still on the fence of doing this move. Can someone help a guy out?

@poweredbyowc

Жыл бұрын

While the iMac 13,1 is absolutely upgradable, the max amount of memory that model will hold is 16GB, which you already have installed.

Nice Video!! After this 20 minutes.. I'll just take it to a shop and get it done professionally. xD I rather get it done right and I not make any fuck ups on the computer. However my 8Gb is working great. since i dont use computers for gamin anyway.

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

XD Hey Sancho if you feel better with a Professional doing it. This is why we put on the have have put our disclaimer on all our videos. We want to make sure you have a fully functions machine when the upgrade it done. We are happy to hear that the 8GB memory upgrade worked and was just what you expected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685

So what happen to 2014 imac 14,4?????? No upgrades for this model?

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Regrettably, Apple soldered the memory to the logic board on this iMac thus the reason for us not having an installation video for it.

@DewaveProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc i understand thanks

Yah not sure if I want to mess with this myself.

@poweredbyowc

2 жыл бұрын

Hey we don't blame you it's a little intimidating. Good thing is we offer custom installation order. Please free to contact us directly and we can get a quote set up for you. Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685 Customer Service/Sales & Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday (9am-5pm CT) - Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Customer Service/Sales - Monday-Friday (7am-10pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (9am-5pm CT). Thanks for choosing OWC, and have a great Day!