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To Moses (and anyone who read his answer), that is incorrect. The link you provided is for the 27" version. That one does have a memory accessible slot on the back. This model...the 21.5" does NOT. As the other answers have posted, it is doable to change the RAM yourself, but not advisable. You do have to basically dismantle the entire unit, likely voiding your warranty.

Can "you" do it, yes but probably not advised.

The glass is glued in place, magnets are no longer used, to save money I suspect. The memory slots are buried inside the computer.

You can upgrade the ram yourself, but it won't be as easy as performing a similar upgrade in a macbook or in a tower. The display's protective glass screen is held in place by magnets, and you can pop it off using only your thumbnails. Make sure the unit is lying on its back. The display is secured with 8 torx screws, and once they're undone, lift the display only slightly so you don't break any cable connectors. Undo the cables, remove the monitor, and you should be able to find the RAM soon. look at some videos on iFixit first. Not impossible, but not the easiest.

I have done it, it is easy. Make sure you buy the correct high quality memory, it is worth the money.

Look at my other posts. yes moderately easy to upgrade yourself and well worth the money and you learn lots about the mac

I don't know where people are getting their info. I don't have this computer, but you can read the manual at Apple.com. There is a memory slot on the BACK. Just remove and add more memory. Easy. https://help.apple.com/imac/late-2017/#/apdd768f6349

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To Moses (and anyone who read his answer), that is incorrect. The link you provided is for the 27" version. That one does have a memory accessible slot on the back. This model...the 21.5" does NOT. As the other answers have posted, it is doable to change the RAM yourself, but not advisable. You do have to basically dismantle the entire unit, likely voiding your warranty.
Answered by Rdev 7 years ago
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Can "you" do it, yes but probably not advised.
Answered by Anonymous 8 years ago
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The glass is glued in place, magnets are no longer used, to save money I suspect. The memory slots are buried inside the computer.
Answered by Butch 8 years ago
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You can upgrade the ram yourself, but it won't be as easy as performing a similar upgrade in a macbook or in a tower. The display's protective glass screen is held in place by magnets, and you can pop it off using only your thumbnails. Make sure the unit is lying on its back. The display is secured with 8 torx screws, and once they're undone, lift the display only slightly so you don't break any cable connectors. Undo the cables, remove the monitor, and you should be able to find the RAM soon. look at some videos on iFixit first. Not impossible, but not the easiest.
Answered by macbeemer 8 years ago
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I have done it, it is easy. Make sure you buy the correct high quality memory, it is worth the money.
Answered by Carter 7 years ago
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Look at my other posts. yes moderately easy to upgrade yourself and well worth the money and you learn lots about the mac
Answered by johnrnsf 6 years ago
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I don't know where people are getting their info. I don't have this computer, but you can read the manual at Apple.com. There is a memory slot on the BACK. Just remove and add more memory. Easy. https://help.apple.com/imac/late-2017/#/apdd768f6349
Answered by Moses 7 years ago
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