Upgrading iMac to "non-apple" RAM, against applecare warranty?

Does anyone have some clarity on this issue? I want to upgrade my 2GB RAM to 4GB, will this default my warranty?
Thank you.

I believe you are asking if installing memory not purchased from Apple will invalidate your computer's warranty? As long as you install memory that meets the computer's memory specifications then you should be fine. Memory is the only thing Apply suggests users can install on their own.

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