Apple Authorized Service Providers Can Upgrade an iMac Pro's RAM Starting Later This Month

apple authorized service providers begin receive standalone memory modules imac pro in late january, allowing them start completing ram upgrades , repairs, according internal memo distributed apple.

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directive, obtained macrumors, states apple authorized service providers strictly required use apple-provided memory modules. apple says ram removal , installation requires use of special fixture , stiffeners, or else there risk of damaging imac pro's logic board.

@ recent imac pro media briefing, apple reportedly said apple stores able upgrade imac pro's ram, , while may true, apple's internal memo not explicitly mention detail.

memo instead states apple authorized service providers able upgrade imac pro's ram, while repairs don't involve increasing amount of memory available @ mac service locations, including apple stores. exact policy may vary country.

wording suggests apple might repair imac pro's ram in stores, , direct customers apple authorized service provider mac if want upgrade ram, it's not entirely clear. we've reached out apple clarification, , we'll update if hear back.

apple's internal memo adds apple authorized service providers able begin imac pro main logic board , ssd repairs in february, when service-related inventory of parts more available.

can find apple authorized service provider in area clicking service & support on apple's find locations page.

while standard 27-inch imac models have small hatch on side allows ram in machine upgraded after purchase, imac pro not have feature , not user upgradeable apple's definition.

however, teardown gurus @ ifixit confirmed imac pro's ram, cpu, , ssd can upgraded, computer must disassembled, , doing can rather tricky , technically voids warranty apple. ifixit sells ram upgrade kit imac pro $1,999.99.

when ordering imac pro apple's website, imac pro can configured 32gb, 64gb, or 128gb of 2,666mhz ddr4 ecc memory, , should considered. 32gb included in base model $4,999, while upgrading 64gb , 128gb ram costs $800 , $2,400 respectively.

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so odds ram not user-upgradeable 2018 non-pro imac?

 

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