Possible to install RAM on a standing iMac?

[Swift Sketcher]

Is the only way to install RAM in the imac by laying it flat? Or will I be okay if I leave it standing, tilting the screen and install it that way?

I don't have adequate room or soft material to lay the imac flat in my workspace at school. Just wondering if there are any risks involved if I do not lay it flat.

 

[Intell]

I've done it on Intell aluminum iMacs before just by tilting the screen. Just make sure your have a short screwdriver, angle the screwdriver correctly so you don't strip the screw, and unplug the iMac.

 

[monokakata]

I've done it also. Bring it to the edge of the desk, then get on the floor.

 

[djrod]

I upgraded mine that way, no need to lay the iMac down

 

[sofasurfer]

Did it by tilting and getting on the floor...no problems at all.

 

[Macman45]

+1 Same Here

A word of warning though....It takes a fair bit of pressure to seat the new modules correctly, a lot more than you'd think.

I did mine as posted above, just tilted back, unscrewed the cover plate, popped them in, hey presto.