How much RAM can I put in a 2008 iMac?

How much RAM can I put in a 2008 iMac?

Officially, the “Mid-2007” and “Early 2008” models support a maximum of 4 GB of RAM, but they actually can support 6 GB.

What slots to put RAM in iMac?

These iMac computers have two side-by-side Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) slots in the bottom of the computer. You can use a 1GB or 2GB RAM module in each slot for iMac (Mid 2007) and iMac (Early 2008).

Can my 2008 iMac be upgraded?

Apple considers the memory in these models to be a “customer installable part” but the hard drive is not intended to be upgraded by end users. All of the 20-Inch and 24-Inch Aluminum iMac models have the same hard drive support.

How much memory can I install in an iMac?

The maximum amount of random-access memory (RAM) you can install in each computer is: You can use a 1GB or 2GB RAM module in each slot for iMac (Mid 2007) and iMac (Early 2008).

Where is the memory compartment on an iMac?

Open the memory compartment door by pressing the small grey button located just above the AC power port: The memory compartment door will open as the button is pushed in. Remove the compartment door and set it aside: A diagram on the underside of the compartment door shows the memory cage levers and the orientation of the DIMM.

Why is the memory not working on my iMac?

If your computer doesn’t recognize the memory or doesn’t start up correctly, confirm that the RAM you installed is compatible with your iMac and that it’s installed correctly by reseating the memory. If you continue to have issues with the memory in your iMac, contact Apple Support.

What kind of processor does an iMac have?

The iMac “Core 2 Duo” 2.4 20-Inch Aluminum (Early 2008/Penryn) features a 2.4 GHz Intel “Core 2 Duo” processor (E8135), with two independent processor “cores” on a single silicon chip, a 6 MB shared level 2 cache, a 1066 MHz system bus, 1 GB of RAM (800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, PC2-6400), a 250 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a vertically-mounted