How to upgrade RAM in iMac 2013 models

how to upgrade RAM in iMac 2013 models. I know one can ask for RMm upgrade while buying iMAC from online store. Is it advisable to upgrade the RAM by self or from some professional?

Even if you do get the 27", RAM installation is a PTA to install. Prior to setting up your computer on your desk, you must lay it it face down on a soft area (couch). Then you have to maneuver your hand & fingers either around or under the pedal to pop open the RAM door. When putting the RAM into the slots you need to use all of your God given muscles to get them in there. Otherwise, while you are seating one RAM, the one next to it will pop right on out.
When you hear the "snap," the RAM is seated properly and it's neighbor(s) will not pop out.

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It also answered my first question.
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I see. In this case, I will go to the capital city to buy the 10.6 DVD.
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The iMac 27inch has 4 ram slots, it already has 2 filled with 4gb of RAM in. Can I buy the same brand of RAM and put it into the other slots?
What's the exact model number of the RAM in 27 iMacs 2013? Could there be problems, as they may not quite be a perfect pair? Also how much could I sell my current iMacs memory for?

Yes you can add RAM to fill up those other 2 slots. Buy it from Crucial.com. It does not have to be the same brand but it has to be the same specs. Crucial will sell you the same spec RAM as what is in there already.

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I'm getting this error when I click the buy button?
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Welcome ac,
Due to a serious forum bug that the Hosts seem to be unable to eradicate, your screenshot did not show up for me and probably other users. Can yo ustate what is says in text form?
We need to know more about your iMac as there are different equipment levels and options. First we need to know the Mac OSX version you have.
Then we need an idea of your hardware config, especially RAM and video hardware info. Try this:
Please download and install this free utility:
http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck
It is secure and written by one of our most valued members to allow users to show details of their computer's configuration in Apple Support Communities without revealing any sensitive personal data.
Run the program and click the "Copy report to clipboard" button when it displays the results. Then return here and paste the report into a response to your initial post. It can often show if any harmful files/programs are dragging down your performance or causing the incompatibility you experienced.

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1 - can't answer your hardware question unless you provide information about the exact MBP model and/or what graphics processor (GPU) it has. To identify the exact model, open Apple > About This Mac > System Information > Hardware and look for "Model identifier"
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How to upgrade RAM on the HP Mini 110-313?

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"Your model can accommodate a maximum of 4 GBs of RAM"
Not true.
*The iMac 7,1 can take up to 6GB of memory.*
I just replaced a 2GB SODIMM with a 4GB stick in my iMac.
It works perfectly and the cost was only $170 including shipping from MacSales.com (http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/5300DDR2S4GB/)
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