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Will the iMac be harmful due to the nonsuitable RAM?

In most cases your system will not boot up. You will get a beeping sound when you try to restart.

Ram needs to be an so-dimm so its the right size to fit in the slot. Needs to be 667mhz, CL5 rated.
 
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