That's why often times it can be helpful to have a little guide as you do these procedures. They can be tricky, but taking your time is often the best way for success. :)
Replacing memory in certain Mac models can sometimes be tricky, that is why we work to make sure customer's have the tools and videos available if they wish to try themselves, but we try to also let people know how difficult certain ones can be, as again....some models can be a definite challenge.
I just LOOOVE that apple made literally the tier two of this same model.. a push release plate above the power outlet… why on earth do they make the precursor models so difficult to simply add more RAM… oh wait, it’s apple. Frustrated with the greedy corporation but super grateful and thankful for this video’s clarity and assistance. Should be criminal what apple manufacturers do, but consumers feed them.
Awesome vid! I am a novice computer woman, having only changed out the memory once in an apple macbook laptop. This step by step video along with your kit made it a breeze. My son and I had it finished and powered back up the same day and it works amazing! Can't thank you enough for providing people the knowledge and ability to do this themselves instead of depending on others.
Hi Drifting Fox, glad to hear we were able to assist with the installation videos. If you ever have any questions about our installations we recommend calling us at 1-800-275-4576 and speaking with a technician!
Top Notch Instructions, especially like that you showed the reassembly process, which many companies don't do (only saying reverse the process) & is absolutely essential. ❤😊
Thank you for a great video, just upgraded to 32 gig, with out your instructions I would have struggled very much, so thank you, I am very grateful, the machine is running powerful and strong now
That is awesome to hear! As much as we can, we want to equip people with the knowledge and tools so not only do they have the tools/materials to do the upgrade, but the information they need to do so. Always glad to be of help and hope you continue to enjoy!
Thank you very much for the video, I just changed the hard drive and memory to a Mac of this type and everything went perfect. Good guide. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for this guys! I would have not been able to do it without a guide. Liked and subbed for this. For anyone not having a tool like that for opening the screen, I've used multiple plastic credit cards. Worked like a charm.
Hey iustin44, Thank you for the like and sub. Thank you for the suggestion of the credit card. We do not really recommend but if you anybody does use this please be very careful.
A1 install video. It didn’t miss anything. Perfectly help me install the new ram in less than 2 hours with never having opened up this computer. Thank you very much. 10/10
Imagining spending 8 hours doing this and breathing a sigh of relief to get everything back together again...and then... finding a small 'something' and two extra screws.
sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any help you can give me
@Gus Terrence i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I have never see such a Perfect Informative Video Production SO Complete! Thank You! Amazing Job!. I just bought 2 IMacs non working from the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Thrift store. I am only fearful of Removing the Glass. I am planning on a SATA or HD Upgrade to 2 Terrabytes. Maxing out the Memory on both. One has a Super Drive, the other doesn't. I love technical repairs. I am a Loyal Mac customer since 1994. First Mac was a Quadra 950. I survived a flood. I am highly motivated to repair both of these Used iMacs. You're Video was so well done. Where do you get those suction cup tools? Also where can I buy the screen adhesive? I suppose Apple or Amazon. Again, Thank You! Sincerely, Danny Lee Brehm Perflexion Records and Movies Owner
You can purchase all of the items that you see in the video from our site either as a complete package with the Memory or separately if you already have Memory to install! eshop.macsales.com/
It’s ridiculous. When literally the 2019 25 inch (more money obviously .. tier two) has a simple push button to release a plate above the power outlet… it’s so easy makes you wonder why they ever make it this hard for the cheaper variants… but then we forget it’s apple and they’re one of the greediest slime these days.
@@leepao6302 it’s also noted.. people back doored downgraded to Mojave or Catalina and said it’s waaaaaay more usable. But it’s another pain in the ass to get a working Os installer. Just AFI to anyone. Since Big Sur and Monterey are unusable on this build. 8GB Ram isn’t enough to run the new OS and the tons of crap already running. they should put the minimum require 16GB Ram for that’s what Monterey should have with the common application use. 8GB doesn’t cut it anymore with their new builds. It’s as old as 2010’s tech now. Where on windows 11…. 8GB is still optimal. Oh how apple fell once Jobs departed this realm.
I did this today, but it was no joy to do it. It wasn’t „difficult“, but it lasted me 3,5 hrs because if you don’t do this regularly and see your device the first time from the inside, you are very careful and that’s nerve-wrecking. Mostly the screen removal, but also most of the connectors and the power supply .. Fortunately, everything still works, but I didn’t get my screen fitted back on 100% perfectly at the end. Well okay, at least I managed the relevant points with no damage to the components and have now got 32 GB of RAM and a fresh SSD inside. Unfortunately my version doesn’t have the PCIe port so I‘m limited to a SATA SSD. However, having done these things on a MB Pro 2012 in the past, the process on an iMac is a lot more complicated und frustrating because it is relatively narrow in all the parts where it isn’t easy. This could definitely be engineered a lot better in terms of sustainability and upgradability. But yes, it’s known that they don’t want this. I saved several hundred dollars on this upgrade compared to buying it right away with this configuration from apple 😂
Sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during the upgrade process. It can indeed be a bit tricky at times. However, it's great to hear that you were able to successfully install the new RAM and SSD without causing any damage to the components. Enjoy the improved performance with your upgraded system! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
If you can't get some screws to turn (I ran into some problems with the logic board), you should get a Torx bit set and a mini ratchet for some extra torque. I got the Torx bit set off Amazon for $7 [HORUSDY 14-Piece Tamper Resistant Star Bits, S2 Alloy Steel, T5 - T40 Security Torx Bit Set (14-Piece)] and the mini ratchet from Home Depot for $16 [Klein Tools 1/4 in. Drive Electrician's Mini Ratchet with Screwdriver Bits and Adapter]. Also, as a piece of advice, If you're going to try to force a problematic screw with the screwdriver, put the microfiber cloth over nearby sensitive parts in case you slip.
I started off by upgrading my CPU to a i9 9000 (8 core) and was going to upgrade the memory to 32Gb (already have a 1 Tb SSD installed). The upgrade went well but OOOPS I ordered the wrong memory and had to replace the original 8Gb. The iMac worked OK but was clearly throttled by the memory (thermally everything was fine as I replaced all thermal paste on both CPU and GPU and cleaned the heatsink. Also I was waiting for delivery of the adhesive so the screen was held on with masking tape. A WORD OF WARNING - when I first connected the screen nothing showed up - the last connector needs some force to make sure it is connected - if I had installed the adhesive then I would be in the deep brown stuff! Also big thanks to this video because I had a part left over - the stand off from the top of the fan - which this video has shown me where it goes. I now have the memory so this next weeken it's our with the torx scredrivers and spudgers again. THANKS for this great video - I have subscribed!
You are very welcome! Certain Upgrades and/or Repairs can be very tricky and difficult, that is part of the reason why we work to provide the best and most detailed videos we can to help our customer's out with each of their projects. Great to hear that you are subscribed, and stay tuned for more great instructional videos!
WOW - they had to make it really this complicated just to upgrade the memory. On second thoughts, I think it is brilliant marketing strategy as it would push the more savvy customer to go with the 27" instead.
Indeed, we feel the same! The "Slim unibody" design for 21.5inch 2012-2019 iMac as well as the 27inch 2017 iMac Pro were extra ludicrous for RAM upgrades, weren't they!
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I regret buying this model of iMac every day! with the original 8GB it is not good even for internet surfing. I just assumed the RAM upgrade would be like my previous model not this crazy process which I will have to undergo anyways as to use the imac with 8GB is just painful. Thanks for the great video!
That's because RAM upgrades will not make your computer faster if it's running poorly. An SSD Hard Drive upgrade is what's called for! 8GB RAM is plenty, but a painfully slow and underperforming Hard Drive will always be the Achille's heel of any Mac that still has a mechanical HDD installed in it. Upgrade to an SSD and poof, all your troubles begone!
@@macnurse65 8GB is not 'plenty'. Any modern OS will hog up at least 5GB and having 8GB will push you into slow swap memory everytime you open more than 3 tabs in your browser or 2 applications. For casual use 12-16gb is a sweet spot and larger 16+gb memory sizes for creative work.
I didn't think there was a more user-unfriendly thing Apple could do after removing the headphone jack, but here we are......ridiculous. And big sur seems to have rendered this machine useless with only 8g
Y'all remember when upgrading ram on an iMac 2011 and 2012 all you had to do was slip out the ram from the bottom of the computer and slip the new ones in? Ahh, the good ol' days. Thank you, Apple, for making it harder just to trick people into buying newer due to need of ram and storage.
Those were indeed the good ol' days! Upgrading RAM on older iMacs was a breeze. We're always here to help with your upgrade needs, whether it's easy or a bit more complex. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Excellent Video! But seeing this, I'm glad to have only a 2013 iMac without metalcage for the RAM. I hope to change RAM without removing the logicboard. Some people on YT suggested you can access RAM by removing the ventilator and loosen the clamps with a toothpick.
We're glad to hear that our memory upgrade video was a great help to you. Our only recommendation for the installation is the way we show in our video, this is the way we have successfully done the upgrade without any damage to the iMac while doing the installation.
Sounds like an okay price on the iMac, but if you’re interested in installing the RAM upgrade with our DIY kit, it is more of an advanced install. That being said, its very doable and more than worth it once complete. If you’re still in the market for a new/refurbished iMac, feel free to check out our wide selection of great deals, and you can have the memory pre-installed eshop.macsales.com/configure-my-mac/imac 😃
@@poweredbyowc same as me. I am working for a lady who said that upgrading that isn't possible. What they meant to say its a serious pain in the neck. or "why make me work so hard"
I thank you very much for this video because at the very least I know how to disassemble and reassemble an iMac. However, once I got to the last part before you install the ram. I realized there wasn't a spot to install the ram and I had just disassembled the entire iMac for nothing. Thanks a lot Apple for that. I don't know if you have a video for that or can explain how I can install the ram without the actual ram ports but it's like I'm back to square 1 at this point. Is there another way to be able to use apps like Final Cut Pro X and Adobe without having slow running issues? Thanks.
I've owned a computer repair business for 13 years and Apple keeps making their machines harder and harder to work on. This is insane to swap RAM. They use to drop out the bottom under a plate. Now they are going to fully integrated boards with hard drive, RAM, Wifi... integrated into the board. C'mon Apple!!
Great vid, but what the hell was Apple thinking hiding the DRAM like that. I ordered some DRAM and just cancelled it. No way I'm taking the iMac completely apart. Apple just keeps getting worse with giving us access to equipment we own.
Hi, I followed each step step by step. When it comes to reassembling the computer everything went well except for the last last cable. It’s holding position but it’s extremely loose. Is that normal? I started up the computer before closing the monitor but it is very dark and I can barely see the display. I tried turning it up the brightness but it’s not doing the trick. Please let me know if anybody knows what’s going on. Thank you
I almost want to say leave this to the professionals. 16:35 I slid it in and ended up bending one of the metal connectors inside. Now I cannot insert it in because it bent the insides. The slightest mistake can cost you your whole computer 😢. This also voids your warrant. The disconnecting was the easy part. Reconnecting is dangerous and the video leaves you questioning if you reconnected some of the smaller parts correct.
We are sorry to hear that the assembly of your iMac was a little more difficult than the tear down. We would love to provide you a diagnosis to see if we can repair it for you. If you would like to do that reach out to us and we can have you ship it into us and for $80 diagnosis fee. eshop.macsales.com/Service/
İ HAVE A 2021 late imac. i want upgrade ram to 16 gb. which best ram nice one module 16 or 8x2 modules which brand is the best? my old ram: 12800S-11-11-F3
I would love suggestions to this question: I have 2 PNY 1600 8GB Ram sticks with C11 Latency. I want to buy 2 additional 8GB Ram sticks. Cost isn’t a factor. Should I buy: 2 Motoeagle 1600 8GB with C7 Latency or 2 PNY identical to the 2 that I am already using
Is it possible to upgrade my 21.5 inches iMac 2019 version Ram 8GB to 16GB? If yes, Can I Keep the one 4GB Ram ( the current one ) and just replace the second 4GB to 16GB or 32GB to my iMac?
You can replace the RAM in that machine, the compatible upgrades are here: eshop.macsales.com/upgrades/imac-retina-4k-21-5-inch-2019-3.2-ghz/memory You can go ahead and keep the original Apple RAM in one slot, and put a new/larger module in the other, yes!
While you can choose to do this, most Macs and PC's are far better when installing in pairs, as this will give your Mac the best overall performance. So in short...yes you can...but no...it's not always recommended.
Sorry to hear about any inconvenience. We do what we can to provide informative videos that help with getting new components installed. This is being actively looked at/into and we appreciate the feedback. Thank You.
I had this same problem on an older Mac after RAM upgrade. I ended up installing a fan control app to manually controlled the fan. It worked well as a solution. Good luck. 👍
What if any warranty implications and extended care implications, are involved with changing ram and ssd hd, on my brand new iMac 19,2 I bought at costco.
Hello again Career Extendrs, Your warranty on your Apple machine will stay the same. Now the part that you purchase from us and install if they unfortunately fail or needs a replacement you would contact us and we would be able to replace under our warranty. Memory typically has a LifeTime Advanced Replacement warranty. Our SSD depending on the exact one purchase will come with a 3 or 5 Year Limited Warranty.
@@poweredbyowc On this iMac19,2 21.5'' I have to take the whole unit apart to add memory, remove almost everything inside as your video shows. Please double check this does not void /effect my warranty and extended warranty with Apple. thanks for clarifying, (as I know some units you just slide the memory in a drawer external). OPENING IT UP DOES NOT EFFECT WARRENTY!!
Say bye-bye to your iMac's microphone if you don't cut out around the microphone holes in the adhesive tape. For 2017 and 2019 iMac models it is CRITICAL to not cover these holes with the new adhesive tape. Following these instructions will render your microphone non-working! Yikes! Removing your iMac's screen after new adhesive has been applied is very very difficult and not recommended. Hope this helps someone avoid this mistake!
So I am to believe I can add 32gb of ram (two 16gb) to the iMac 19,2 the I just purchased new, with only two 4gb ram from from factory, Is this correct? I had heard it had a max capacity of 16gb. Thanks for your help
Hello Career Extendrs, Your iMac 19,2 can max out at 64GB (2x32GB). You can find the memory upgrades here. eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/imac-2019-21.5-inch You can watch the installation videos here. eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/iMac-21-inch-2019-memory/ 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 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 Holiday!
Do you offer RAM upgrade services for my iMac model iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019), CPU 3 Ghz 6-Core Intel i5, RAM 8 GB 2667 MHz DDR4, GPU Radeon Pro 560X 4GB as I wouldn't dare to do it myself? By the way, I live in Raleigh NC. Anyhow thank you for your video.
For information on the upgrade services we offer, we would recommend reaching out to our support team any of the following ways. Email: support@owc.com 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-6pm 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!
Great question! Yes you can upgrade the drive in the 21.5" 2019 iMac. Please see this link ( eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-21.5-inch/2013-2019) for upgrade options.
Hey Aredi Zavala, If you do not have a HDD in the main bay you had a special built iMac. You machine only have a NVMe SSD mounted on the logic board. Regrettably when this is the case Apple does not provide the cabling to even install a drive in that location. The only upgrade you would be able to do in storage would be the logic board SSD option.
Did you ever get an answer to this? I have the same iMac without a hard drive and I want to know if this ram installation video is still relevant to me
Hello Indranil, I apologize about the iMac not posting after the RAM upgrade. This happens occasionally and is to be expected, when you press the power button the computer is receiving power but it is taking a moment to process the new RAM. Usually this resolves in a few seconds however, I've seen it take as long as 10 minutes in some cases. I would press the power button, listen close to the computer as you can often here it making noise. I would wait for about 10-30 minutes and see if it comes up like normal, if not please reach out to us at support@owc.com and we'd be happy to assist!
You can certainly upgrade your RAM on your 2019 21.5" iMac. We have provided you with the installation link and compatible memory upgrade kit. eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/imac-2019-21.5-inch (RAM Upgrade) eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/iMac-21-inch-2019-memory/ (Installation Video)
We had the misfortune to buy two 2019 21" iMacs. They run at a snail's Pace compared to our old mid 2011 iMacs with eight gig Ram. That they were replacing. They were bought on the strength of the performance of the 2011 entry level models but never came near. I had thought of upgrading the Ram on the 2019 iMac but after seeing this video, and seeing such a poor design to upgrade these virtually useless, underperforming. expensive pieces of kit.I have vowed not to buy another piece of Apple Kit again. At least the old iMac were upgradable via cover plates and sockets.The screen was also behind magnetic glass and easy to remove Apple seem to be going backwards in all directions. Which is a shame. PS. the video is good and informative even if only to show the stupidity of the new mindset of Apple design.
Hey David, You have the same thoughts as many other Apple Consumers. Just to throw it out there we do do the upgrades for you at a $180 fee. If you are every interested on wanting to do the upgrade.
This is a great question! If you are needing repair we do suggest looking to your local Apple certified repair technician. If you do not have a technician locally please reach out to us and we can further assist you. You can reach us at +1-800-275-4576, INTL +1-815-338-8685 or eshop.macsales.com/Service/support . We look forward to hearing from you!
Yes, a fusion drive should be able to be upgraded to just an SSD. For more information, I would recommend reaching out to our support team on the link below. eshop.macsales.com/Service/support
Hi Corynelz! The iMac adhesive is included in the memory kit for the 2019 21.5" iMac eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/imac-2019-21.5-inch; it's also available on OWC's eShop page separately. eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/0761419/
Apples designers should be sacked for this over complexity just to upgrade memory. One of the worst designed computers for maintenance I have ever seen. This is absolutely disgraceful.
Each and every Mac is configured differently. As Apple has grown their line of Macs, they have made it increasingly harder to upgrade certain components. Some Mac's have a backdoor to make upgrading a little easier.
😔😫 Many of our customer state the same! Its sad. Just to let you know we do offer to do the upgrade for you as well if you would like to ship your iMac to us.
In shock how easy this was. Bought the kit after seeing the video and then watched it again when installing and had zero issues
That's why often times it can be helpful to have a little guide as you do these procedures. They can be tricky, but taking your time is often the best way for success. :)
I just changed my mind and will never ever think of upgrading the RAM memory.
Replacing memory in certain Mac models can sometimes be tricky, that is why we work to make sure customer's have the tools and videos available if they wish to try themselves, but we try to also let people know how difficult certain ones can be, as again....some models can be a definite challenge.
I just LOOOVE that apple made literally the tier two of this same model.. a push release plate above the power outlet… why on earth do they make the precursor models so difficult to simply add more RAM… oh wait, it’s apple.
Frustrated with the greedy corporation but super grateful and thankful for this video’s clarity and assistance.
Should be criminal what apple manufacturers do, but consumers feed them.
LOL!!! 🤬
Awesome vid! I am a novice computer woman, having only changed out the memory once in an apple macbook laptop. This step by step video along with your kit made it a breeze. My son and I had it finished and powered back up the same day and it works amazing! Can't thank you enough for providing people the knowledge and ability to do this themselves instead of depending on others.
Hi Drifting Fox, glad to hear we were able to assist with the installation videos. If you ever have any questions about our installations we recommend calling us at 1-800-275-4576 and speaking with a technician!
Top Notch Instructions, especially like that you showed the reassembly process, which many companies don't do (only saying reverse the process) & is absolutely essential. ❤😊
Thank you for a great video, just upgraded to 32 gig, with out your instructions I would have struggled very much, so thank you, I am very grateful, the machine is running powerful and strong now
That is awesome to hear! As much as we can, we want to equip people with the knowledge and tools so not only do they have the tools/materials to do the upgrade, but the information they need to do so. Always glad to be of help and hope you continue to enjoy!
Thank you very much for the video, I just changed the hard drive and memory to a Mac of this type and everything went perfect. Good guide. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for this guys! I would have not been able to do it without a guide. Liked and subbed for this.
For anyone not having a tool like that for opening the screen, I've used multiple plastic credit cards. Worked like a charm.
Hey iustin44, Thank you for the like and sub. Thank you for the suggestion of the credit card. We do not really recommend but if you anybody does use this please be very careful.
A1 install video. It didn’t miss anything. Perfectly help me install the new ram in less than 2 hours with never having opened up this computer. Thank you very much. 10/10
We are glad we were able to help you upgrade your iMac.
This is an excellent, well presented video. I am very grateful.
Impossible how this man's voice can be so calm in front of all the work he has to do just to change the ram......
Imagining spending 8 hours doing this and breathing a sigh of relief to get everything back together again...and then... finding a small 'something' and two extra screws.
It’s not a successful repair if you don’t have extra screws left over when ur done😂
sorry to be so offtopic but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any help you can give me
@Rudy Kevin Instablaster ;)
@Gus Terrence i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Takes a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Gus Terrence It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my account!
Great vid. Took me about 90 mins. The hardest part was disconnecting the power stuff with the lock piece.
Just completed one of these installs. With the effort involved in the teardown, I upgraded everything from i3/8gb/256gb flash to i7/32gb/2TB nvme.
That's incredible!
Fantastic and very thorough video. The kit I bought from you worked perfectly and my Mac is much better after the upgrade. Cheers
Thank you for your feedback! Always happy to hear about our upgrades and how they have helped your machine run better!
Have a great day!
I have never see such a Perfect Informative Video Production SO Complete! Thank You! Amazing Job!. I just bought 2 IMacs non working from the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Thrift store. I am only fearful of Removing the Glass. I am planning on a SATA or HD Upgrade to 2 Terrabytes. Maxing out the Memory on both. One has a Super Drive, the other doesn't. I love technical repairs. I am a Loyal Mac customer since 1994. First Mac was a Quadra 950. I survived a flood. I am highly motivated to repair both of these Used iMacs.
You're Video was so well done.
Where do you get those suction cup tools? Also where can I buy the screen adhesive? I suppose Apple or Amazon.
Again, Thank You!
Sincerely,
Danny Lee Brehm
Perflexion Records and Movies
Owner
You can purchase all of the items that you see in the video from our site either as a complete package with the Memory or separately if you already have Memory to install! eshop.macsales.com/
Thanks! Your videos are the most detailed and very useful ones I ever have seen on the internet.
🙂💙😎
Dame .... that's a pain in the butt just to upgrade the ram .... gosh
It’s ridiculous. When literally the 2019 25 inch (more money obviously .. tier two) has a simple push button to release a plate above the power outlet… it’s so easy makes you wonder why they ever make it this hard for the cheaper variants… but then we forget it’s apple and they’re one of the greediest slime these days.
@@souliseum5437 I agree
@@leepao6302 it’s also noted.. people back doored downgraded to Mojave or Catalina and said it’s waaaaaay more usable. But it’s another pain in the ass to get a working Os installer. Just AFI to anyone. Since Big Sur and Monterey are unusable on this build. 8GB Ram isn’t enough to run the new OS and the tons of crap already running. they should put the minimum require 16GB Ram for that’s what Monterey should have with the common application use. 8GB doesn’t cut it anymore with their new builds. It’s as old as 2010’s tech now. Where on windows 11…. 8GB is still optimal. Oh how apple fell once Jobs departed this realm.
This video is very clear and detailed. It is very helpful for me to upgrade my iMac memory and SSD. Thank you very much for the video.
We are thankful to be able to a helpful clear and detailed video for you and our fellow OWC fans!
@@poweredbyowc What memory do you need to get as far a memory and SSD? does all 21.5 4k imac have the same ram and drives?
I did this today, but it was no joy to do it. It wasn’t „difficult“, but it lasted me 3,5 hrs because if you don’t do this regularly and see your device the first time from the inside, you are very careful and that’s nerve-wrecking. Mostly the screen removal, but also most of the connectors and the power supply .. Fortunately, everything still works, but I didn’t get my screen fitted back on 100% perfectly at the end. Well okay, at least I managed the relevant points with no damage to the components and have now got 32 GB of RAM and a fresh SSD inside. Unfortunately my version doesn’t have the PCIe port so I‘m limited to a SATA SSD.
However, having done these things on a MB Pro 2012 in the past, the process on an iMac is a lot more complicated und frustrating because it is relatively narrow in all the parts where it isn’t easy. This could definitely be engineered a lot better in terms of sustainability and upgradability. But yes, it’s known that they don’t want this. I saved several hundred dollars on this upgrade compared to buying it right away with this configuration from apple 😂
Sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during the upgrade process. It can indeed be a bit tricky at times. However, it's great to hear that you were able to successfully install the new RAM and SSD without causing any damage to the components. Enjoy the improved performance with your upgraded system! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out.
If you can't get some screws to turn (I ran into some problems with the logic board), you should get a Torx bit set and a mini ratchet for some extra torque. I got the Torx bit set off Amazon for $7 [HORUSDY 14-Piece Tamper Resistant Star Bits, S2 Alloy Steel, T5 - T40 Security Torx Bit Set (14-Piece)] and the mini ratchet from Home Depot for $16 [Klein Tools 1/4 in. Drive Electrician's Mini Ratchet with Screwdriver Bits and Adapter]. Also, as a piece of advice, If you're going to try to force a problematic screw with the screwdriver, put the microfiber cloth over nearby sensitive parts in case you slip.
Thank you so much MG for the great advice for others. These are very good suggestions.
I started off by upgrading my CPU to a i9 9000 (8 core) and was going to upgrade the memory to 32Gb (already have a 1 Tb SSD installed). The upgrade went well but OOOPS I ordered the wrong memory and had to replace the original 8Gb. The iMac worked OK but was clearly throttled by the memory (thermally everything was fine as I replaced all thermal paste on both CPU and GPU and cleaned the heatsink. Also I was waiting for delivery of the adhesive so the screen was held on with masking tape. A WORD OF WARNING - when I first connected the screen nothing showed up - the last connector needs some force to make sure it is connected - if I had installed the adhesive then I would be in the deep brown stuff! Also big thanks to this video because I had a part left over - the stand off from the top of the fan - which this video has shown me where it goes. I now have the memory so this next weeken it's our with the torx scredrivers and spudgers again. THANKS for this great video - I have subscribed!
You are very welcome! Certain Upgrades and/or Repairs can be very tricky and difficult, that is part of the reason why we work to provide the best and most detailed videos we can to help our customer's out with each of their projects. Great to hear that you are subscribed, and stay tuned for more great instructional videos!
WOW - they had to make it really this complicated just to upgrade the memory. On second thoughts, I think it is brilliant marketing strategy as it would push the more savvy customer to go with the 27" instead.
Indeed, we feel the same! The "Slim unibody" design for 21.5inch 2012-2019 iMac as well as the 27inch 2017 iMac Pro were extra ludicrous for RAM upgrades, weren't they!
I regret buying this model of iMac every day! with the original 8GB it is not good even for internet surfing. I just assumed the RAM upgrade would be like my previous model not this crazy process which I will have to undergo anyways as to use the imac with 8GB is just painful. Thanks for the great video!
That's because RAM upgrades will not make your computer faster if it's running poorly. An SSD Hard Drive upgrade is what's called for! 8GB RAM is plenty, but a painfully slow and underperforming Hard Drive will always be the Achille's heel of any Mac that still has a mechanical HDD installed in it. Upgrade to an SSD and poof, all your troubles begone!
@@macnurse65 8GB is not 'plenty'. Any modern OS will hog up at least 5GB and having 8GB will push you into slow swap memory everytime you open more than 3 tabs in your browser or 2 applications. For casual use 12-16gb is a sweet spot and larger 16+gb memory sizes for creative work.
great and detailed instructions!
If I had known this, I would never have bought one Apple is a terrible company
I didn't think there was a more user-unfriendly thing Apple could do after removing the headphone jack, but here we are......ridiculous. And big sur seems to have rendered this machine useless with only 8g
Hi Chris! Well, at least the memory isn't wired to the logic board like the new M1 Macs . . . 😅
Agreed. Total garbage
I bought it and prefer the challenge unironically. Not necessarily upset or tricked by the form factor.
Y'all remember when upgrading ram on an iMac 2011 and 2012 all you had to do was slip out the ram from the bottom of the computer and slip the new ones in? Ahh, the good ol' days. Thank you, Apple, for making it harder just to trick people into buying newer due to need of ram and storage.
Those were indeed the good ol' days! Upgrading RAM on older iMacs was a breeze. We're always here to help with your upgrade needs, whether it's easy or a bit more complex. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Excellent Video! But seeing this, I'm glad to have only a 2013 iMac without metalcage for the RAM. I hope to change RAM without removing the logicboard. Some people on YT suggested you can access RAM by removing the ventilator and loosen the clamps with a toothpick.
We're glad to hear that our memory upgrade video was a great help to you. Our only recommendation for the installation is the way we show in our video, this is the way we have successfully done the upgrade without any damage to the iMac while doing the installation.
This is a LOT of work to just upgrade some RAM. Like much more work than it needs to be, I'm looking at you Apple!
Glad I saw this before buying a second hand iMac. Nope! Pass on the deal. The ad is a local Facebook ad for 2019 21.5” with 8gb of ram for 450.-usd.
Sounds like an okay price on the iMac, but if you’re interested in installing the RAM upgrade with our DIY kit, it is more of an advanced install. That being said, its very doable and more than worth it once complete. If you’re still in the market for a new/refurbished iMac, feel free to check out our wide selection of great deals, and you can have the memory pre-installed eshop.macsales.com/configure-my-mac/imac 😃
Very very very ….. Goooooood!!!!!
Brilliant!
THANKS Helped me repplace memory for my work computer... You just helped a local veteran owned business
We are happy to hear, thank you for your feedback Jose.
@@poweredbyowc your very welcome
@@poweredbyowc same as me. I am working for a lady who said that upgrading that isn't possible. What they meant to say its a serious pain in the neck. or "why make me work so hard"
I love how easy is to change ram in apple devices ! 10 seconds! ❤
🤣😂 AGREED!
This is a really good video
Thank you very much
I thank you very much for this video because at the very least I know how to disassemble and reassemble an iMac. However, once I got to the last part before you install the ram. I realized there wasn't a spot to install the ram and I had just disassembled the entire iMac for nothing. Thanks a lot Apple for that. I don't know if you have a video for that or can explain how I can install the ram without the actual ram ports but it's like I'm back to square 1 at this point. Is there another way to be able to use apps like Final Cut Pro X and Adobe without having slow running issues? Thanks.
We’ll I just opened up my 21.5 inch 4K retina
I've owned a computer repair business for 13 years and Apple keeps making their machines harder and harder to work on. This is insane to swap RAM. They use to drop out the bottom under a plate. Now they are going to fully integrated boards with hard drive, RAM, Wifi... integrated into the board. C'mon Apple!!
This is absolutely bonkers
Great vid, but what the hell was Apple thinking hiding the DRAM like that. I ordered some DRAM and just cancelled it. No way I'm taking the iMac completely apart. Apple just keeps getting worse with giving us access to equipment we own.
Please clarify the install of the adhesive strips at the end. I had to watch another video to realize that strips 4R and 4L go on the display itself.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate the feedback and will make sure to pass this along!
Thank you for this video! Now how about a further update mentioning trimming 4R for the microphone? :-/
Hi, I followed each step step by step. When it comes to reassembling the computer everything went well except for the last last cable. It’s holding position but it’s extremely loose. Is that normal? I started up the computer before closing the monitor but it is very dark and I can barely see the display. I tried turning it up the brightness but it’s not doing the trick. Please let me know if anybody knows what’s going on. Thank you
I almost want to say leave this to the professionals. 16:35 I slid it in and ended up bending one of the metal connectors inside. Now I cannot insert it in because it bent the insides. The slightest mistake can cost you your whole computer 😢. This also voids your warrant. The disconnecting was the easy part. Reconnecting is dangerous and the video leaves you questioning if you reconnected some of the smaller parts correct.
We are sorry to hear that the assembly of your iMac was a little more difficult than the tear down. We would love to provide you a diagnosis to see if we can repair it for you. If you would like to do that reach out to us and we can have you ship it into us and for $80 diagnosis fee. eshop.macsales.com/Service/
İ HAVE A 2021 late imac. i want upgrade ram to 16 gb. which best ram nice one module 16 or 8x2 modules which brand is the best? my old ram: 12800S-11-11-F3
The 24inch iMac M1 2021 won't allow internal ugrades, unfortunately.
I would love suggestions to this question:
I have 2 PNY 1600 8GB Ram sticks with C11 Latency. I want to buy 2 additional 8GB Ram sticks. Cost isn’t a factor.
Should I buy:
2 Motoeagle 1600 8GB with C7 Latency
or
2 PNY identical to the 2 that I am already using
Thank you to anyone who responds
I apologize, we are not able to suggest a third-party RAM for you to use with your Mac.
thanks
You are so welcome!
Is it possible to upgrade my 21.5 inches iMac 2019 version Ram 8GB to 16GB? If yes, Can I Keep the one 4GB Ram ( the current one ) and just replace the second 4GB to 16GB or 32GB to my iMac?
You can replace the RAM in that machine, the compatible upgrades are here: eshop.macsales.com/upgrades/imac-retina-4k-21-5-inch-2019-3.2-ghz/memory
You can go ahead and keep the original Apple RAM in one slot, and put a new/larger module in the other, yes!
OWC the link won’t work 😭
Making simple RAM upgrades this difficult is criminal.
So there's only two slots in this version? Also, thanks for the video!
Yes unfortunately, the iMac19,2 is limited to 2 slots for a total 64GB currently.
If I downgrade to Mojave. Will I be able to upgrade the ram and storage?
Yes
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO, BUT I NEED TO KNOW ...IS IT USEFUL FOR THE MRT42E/A OR A2116 MODEL?
Hi john! This video is for iMac19,2. That is the A2116 EMC 3195. I can't find a match for MRT42E/A.
Is it possible to install one piece 16 and keep the piece 4 Then the speed becomes 20
While you can choose to do this, most Macs and PC's are far better when installing in pairs, as this will give your Mac the best overall performance. So in short...yes you can...but no...it's not always recommended.
So its either take it apart to make it only run faster or buy a whole new computer?
😶 Sadly, yes 😑
Unfortunately you forgot to cut the sticker where the microphone is at the bottom, I had the same problem and now I use a USB mic!
Sorry to hear about any inconvenience. We do what we can to provide informative videos that help with getting new components installed. This is being actively looked at/into and we appreciate the feedback. Thank You.
@@poweredbyowc No problem greetings from Sicily🙂
We did this, but now I’m getting full fan speed after installing the ram.
I had this same problem on an older Mac after RAM upgrade. I ended up installing a fan control app to manually controlled the fan. It worked well as a solution. Good luck. 👍
Easy 🇨🇴
What if any warranty implications and extended care implications, are involved with changing ram and ssd hd, on my brand new iMac 19,2 I bought at costco.
Hello again Career Extendrs,
Your warranty on your Apple machine will stay the same. Now the part that you purchase from us and install if they unfortunately fail or needs a replacement you would contact us and we would be able to replace under our warranty. Memory typically has a LifeTime Advanced Replacement warranty. Our SSD depending on the exact one purchase will come with a 3 or 5 Year Limited Warranty.
@@poweredbyowc On this iMac19,2 21.5''
I have to take the whole unit apart to add memory, remove almost everything inside as your video shows. Please double check this does not void /effect my warranty and extended warranty with Apple.
thanks for clarifying, (as I know some units you just slide the memory in a drawer external). OPENING IT UP DOES NOT EFFECT WARRENTY!!
I’ll find a computer guy to change out my memory. Waaay to many steps to even get to the memory module
Say bye-bye to your iMac's microphone if you don't cut out around the microphone holes in the adhesive tape. For 2017 and 2019 iMac models it is CRITICAL to not cover these holes with the new adhesive tape. Following these instructions will render your microphone non-working! Yikes! Removing your iMac's screen after new adhesive has been applied is very very difficult and not recommended. Hope this helps someone avoid this mistake!
Thank you for bringing this to our attention! I'll certainly pass this along to our team. Thank you for your feedback!
@@poweredbyowc You should really update this video or at least include in the comments
WHere can I get all the tools from without also purchasing the memory (which I already have)?
Hey Des Oliver,
I have provided you the link to the just the tools need to do this installation.
eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DIYIMAC212/
Sick of this corporate greed. Asked a Mac repair shop for the labour to upgrade memory that I bought from OWC. $250 Ridiculous
So I am to believe I can add 32gb of ram (two 16gb) to the iMac 19,2 the I just purchased new, with only two 4gb ram from from factory, Is this correct? I had heard it had a max capacity of 16gb. Thanks for your help
Hello Career Extendrs,
Your iMac 19,2 can max out at 64GB (2x32GB). You can find the memory upgrades here.
eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/imac-2019-21.5-inch
You can watch the installation videos here.
eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/iMac-21-inch-2019-memory/
Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns.
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I remember the daytime s when Apple was simple.
Do you offer RAM upgrade services for my iMac model iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019), CPU 3 Ghz 6-Core Intel i5, RAM 8 GB 2667 MHz DDR4, GPU Radeon Pro 560X 4GB as I wouldn't dare to do it myself? By the way, I live in Raleigh NC. Anyhow thank you for your video.
For information on the upgrade services we offer, we would recommend reaching out to our support team any of the following ways.
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They are evil to design it this way. Completely disassemble to change memory? Oh I see. Buy a new one
is it possible to upgrade the internal storage as well?
Great question! Yes you can upgrade the drive in the 21.5" 2019 iMac. Please see this link ( eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-21.5-inch/2013-2019) for upgrade options.
We’ll I just opened up my 21.5 inch 4K retina 2019 and there’s no hard drive like it shows in this video, is that normal??
Hey Aredi Zavala, If you do not have a HDD in the main bay you had a special built iMac. You machine only have a NVMe SSD mounted on the logic board. Regrettably when this is the case Apple does not provide the cabling to even install a drive in that location. The only upgrade you would be able to do in storage would be the logic board SSD option.
Did you ever get an answer to this? I have the same iMac without a hard drive and I want to know if this ram installation video is still relevant to me
My iMac 21.5 4K 2019 is not turning ON after the RAM upgrade. Can somebody please help me?
Hello Indranil, I apologize about the iMac not posting after the RAM upgrade. This happens occasionally and is to be expected, when you press the power button the computer is receiving power but it is taking a moment to process the new RAM. Usually this resolves in a few seconds however, I've seen it take as long as 10 minutes in some cases. I would press the power button, listen close to the computer as you can often here it making noise. I would wait for about 10-30 minutes and see if it comes up like normal, if not please reach out to us at support@owc.com and we'd be happy to assist!
Can i upgrade my ram on a 2019 21.5 Retina display iMac?
You can certainly upgrade your RAM on your 2019 21.5" iMac. We have provided you with the installation link and compatible memory upgrade kit.
eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/imac-2019-21.5-inch (RAM Upgrade)
eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/iMac-21-inch-2019-memory/ (Installation Video)
What’s the max amount of RAM this iMac supports?
The iMac 19,2 shown in this video can hold up to 64GB of RAM eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/imac-2019-21.5-inch
We had the misfortune to buy two 2019 21" iMacs. They run at a snail's Pace compared to our old mid 2011 iMacs with eight gig Ram. That they were replacing. They were bought on the strength of the performance of the 2011 entry level models but never came near. I had thought of upgrading the Ram on the 2019 iMac but after seeing this video, and seeing such a poor design to upgrade these virtually useless, underperforming. expensive pieces of kit.I have vowed not to buy another piece of Apple Kit again.
At least the old iMac were upgradable via cover plates and sockets.The screen was also behind magnetic glass and easy to remove Apple seem to be going backwards in all directions. Which is a shame.
PS. the video is good and informative even if only to show the stupidity of the new mindset of Apple design.
Hey David, You have the same thoughts as many other Apple Consumers. Just to throw it out there we do do the upgrades for you at a $180 fee. If you are every interested on wanting to do the upgrade.
@@poweredbyowc can we send you the iMac if we aren’t local??
This is a great question! If you are needing repair we do suggest looking to your local Apple certified repair technician. If you do not have a technician locally please reach out to us and we can further assist you. You can reach us at +1-800-275-4576, INTL +1-815-338-8685 or eshop.macsales.com/Service/support . We look forward to hearing from you!
Why on the hell didn’t they just put a door on the back side??? Steve Jobs would’ve never done this!!!
why would apple do this pos? just for a ram replacement for god sake.
Is it possible to upgrade from a fusion drive to an ssd hard drive?
Yes, a fusion drive should be able to be upgraded to just an SSD. For more information, I would recommend reaching out to our support team on the link below.
eshop.macsales.com/Service/support
If you add a SATA SSD you can configure the fusion blade + SSD works wonderfully
Can i increase the memory from, 8GB to 16 GB of my Mac 🖥 intel core i5 dual core ?
If it's the 2019 iMac just like the video yes you can upgrade to 16GB.
@@poweredbyowc i was checking and it's an iMac 2015
The 2015 iMac's can also support to up 16GB of RAM as well.
Where you got the adhesive?
Hi Corynelz! The iMac adhesive is included in the memory kit for the 2019 21.5" iMac eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/imac-2019-21.5-inch; it's also available on OWC's eShop page separately. eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/0761419/
Apples designers should be sacked for this over complexity just to upgrade memory. One of the worst designed computers for maintenance I have ever seen. This is absolutely disgraceful.
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f luck the ram . its chap now 100£
This video makes no sense, I add ram from underneath my Imac and it is from 2006
Each and every Mac is configured differently. As Apple has grown their line of Macs, they have made it increasingly harder to upgrade certain components. Some Mac's have a backdoor to make upgrading a little easier.
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All this to upgrade ram. I use to love Apple- but this is awful.
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Many of our customer state the same! Its sad. Just to let you know we do offer to do the upgrade for you as well if you would like to ship your iMac to us.
worst iMac 2019 ever hard to doo risk the display crack it is sheet older much better easy change all you like
Apple sucks big time.