Problems removing Aluminum iMac RAM

[300ZX]

I bought another 1GB stick to put in it the other day. I followed the directions, but I had some troubles. It said to "insert and push up". I figured this would just be like a laptop and it would click no problem.

I pushed it in and could feel it start to seat, so I assumed I needed to seat it, then push it up. The RAM completely seated, but I never heard a click. I pushed pretty hard trying to get it to click, then again to verify it went in all the way.

I was unable to get the RAM to eject by pulling on the tab. Everything I've been reading says the RAM will just jump out; however, mine is completely stuck. This isn't a HUGE deal, since OS X recognizes the RAM and the computer works fine. I am just a little curious as to why it got stuck in there.

ANYONE else have this problem or have any suggestions?

EDIT: Seems I'm not the only one with this problem - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glki-cEICpo

[imacan]

ANYONE else have this problem or have any suggestions?

EDIT: Seems I'm not the only one with this problem - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glki-cEICpo

It was very hard to get the memory out for me too (almost gave up) until I tried not pulling on the tab straight but by wiggling it (pulling left wright left wright ...), it then came out easily. I don't know if it's the solution for everyone though.

[Luap]

It was very hard to get the memory out for me too (almost gave up) until I tried not pulling on the tab straight but by wiggling it (pulling left wright left wright ...), it then came out easily. I don't know if it's the solution for everyone though.

Same here.. I did the same thing. The tabs dont seem to work at all. But some gentle wiggling got it out ok.

[CanadaRAM]

Don't use tools on the RAM, you will damage it and void the warranty.
There seems to be a known problem with some iMac and MacBook sockets. In addition, the third-party RAM may be marginally thicker than Apple's, and therefore tighter.

Take it to an Apple service provider if you need to get it extracted and can't with finger power alone.

[Italchef]

I just pulled the tab on the original RAM and it popped out onto my lap. The new RAM I pushed straight in with a thumb on each end. I didn't push up or anything and didn't feel a click. The computer recognizes the RAM but is it possible that its not seated properly?

Mick

[CashGap]

Push in on the ram a little. Then pull.

Worked for me...