Things You'll Need:
- Apple user's guide
- Correct memory card
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Step 1
Power down the computer and wait 10 minutes before working on the internal components. This ensures that the system is all the way off and that it's cooled down.
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Step 2
Disconnect all the cords from the computer except the cord for the power source.
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Step 3
Touch the metal PCI cover to get the static out of your body. Once you've removed the static from your body, refrain from moving around until you're finished installing the memory. Moving around will create more static.
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Step 4
Disconnect the cord to the power source.
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Step 5
Remove the computer tower's side panel.
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Step 6
Locate the memory compartment on the computer's processor board.
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Step 7
Remove the processor tray by lifting the latches and pulling the tray out gently. Place it on a flat surface so that you can easily access the memory ports.
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Step 8
Fold the tabs down on an empty memory port.
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Step 9
Hold the memory card by the edges and insert it into the memory port.
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Step 10
Close the tabs to secure the memory card in place.
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Step 11
Replace the processor tray, connect all the cords (connect the power cord last) and start up the computer.
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Step 12
Look at the LED lights on the memory ports to ensure that the ones that correspond to ports containing memory cards are lit. If they're lit, you've successfully added memory to the computer. Replace the side panel to finish the installation.
