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Memory (dimms), About imac g5 memory, Tools – Apple iMac G5, 20-inch User Manual

Page 52: Preliminary steps

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50 - iMac G5 (20-inch) Take Apart

Memory (DIMMs)

Memory (DIMMs)

About iMac G5 Memory

• iMac G5 computers work with memory modules (DIMMs) that meet all of these criteria:

PC3200, 2.5V, unbuffered, 8-byte, nonparity, 184-pin, 400Mhz DDR SDRAM.

• There are two RAM slots. The maximum amount of RAM you can install is 2 GB. You

can use RAM module sizes of 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB, in either slot.

• DIMMs with any of the following features are not supported in the iMac G5 computer:

registers or buffers, PLLs, ECC, parity, or EDO RAM

Tools

Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver

Preliminary Steps

Before you begin, remove the back cover.

Important:

The memory DIMM connector latches are delicate and need to be handled

carefully. Also note that packing the logic board in the proper service packing is very

important.