Lesson 18. Upgrading an iMac G5
| Reference Files | iMac G5 service manual (imacg5_20in.pdf) |
| Chapter Test 18 (Chapter_Test_18.pdf) | |
| Time | This lesson takes approximately 1 hour to complete. |
| Goals | Install additional memory in an iMac G5 |
| Install an AirPort Extreme Card in an iMac G5 |
Although the iMac line of consumer desktop computers is not as expandable as the Power Mac line of professional desktop computers, there are several very worthwhile upgrades that end users can perform. This lesson begins by explaining how to open an iMac G5 to access the user-installable parts. It then gives detailed instructions for installing additional RAM to increase overall system performance. Finally, you'll learn how to install an AirPort Extreme Card to add high-speed Wi-Fi networking capability. We focus on the original iMac G5 (20-inch) model, pointing out notable exceptions for other models as necessary.
Apple maintains an extensive online collection of instructions and videos for each Macintosh model's Do-It-Yourself (DIY) parts. End users can install these replacement parts and upgrades, as they require only a moderate amount of technical ability and common tools. This lesson covers some of the more common procedures; for a complete list of DIY parts, visit www.apple.com/support and look for the Do-It-Yourself link.