Installing new RAM?

[musiclvr]

I am getting my new iMac tomorrow with the standard 4GB (2x2) of memory. I have already bought 16GB of ram to install (4x4) so my question is do I remove the 4GB already in there before installing my new ram I just bought? I've never installed new ram in a computer so I am kind of unsure of the process.

 

[Matthew Yohe]

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1423

 

[Hellhammer]

You need to remove the stock RAM because iMac has only four RAM slots and 16GB (4x4GB) will use all four.

 

[AcesHigh87]

As said, there are 4 slots in the iMac so you do need to remove the 4GB already in there. Just pop those 2 sticks out, pop your four in, and enjoy your 16GB of RAM.

 

[musiclvr]

Thanks for the help!

So can I use that 4GB I am taking out and put it in my Macbook Air? Is it compatible with that, is it more difficult to install in a laptop than a desktop?

 

[Hellhammer]

Thanks for the help!

So can I use that 4GB I am taking out and put it in my Macbook Air? Is it compatible with that, is it more difficult to install in a laptop than a desktop?

MBA's RAM is soldered onto the logic board and cannot be upgraded.

 

[musiclvr]

MBA's RAM is soldered onto the logic board and cannot be upgraded.

Shoot I didn't realize that. Thanks for letting me know.