Processor Upgrade?
- Thread starter lhil081
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Correct, they are soldered to the logic board.
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No they aren't, go here they upgraded the processor on older Core Duo iMac to a C2D:
Upgrade Your iMac to a Core 2 Duo Processor | Mac|Life
Disassembly instructions are here:
AMFITEATAR - Upgrade your iMac 20" or iMac 24" aluminum 2007 & 2008 to 1.5TB Hard Drive and 4 GB RAM - DIY Guide
PS, you are a BRAVE dude if you attempt this, I work in telecom testing engineering and manufacturing and this looks difficult to me!
Upgrade Your iMac to a Core 2 Duo Processor | Mac|Life
Disassembly instructions are here:
AMFITEATAR - Upgrade your iMac 20" or iMac 24" aluminum 2007 & 2008 to 1.5TB Hard Drive and 4 GB RAM - DIY Guide
PS, you are a BRAVE dude if you attempt this, I work in telecom testing engineering and manufacturing and this looks difficult to me!
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Thanks for info guys....so let me ask this...I have a 2007 2.4ghz and was thinking of going to a 3ghz or so...I am already running 4gb ram....will I really see any significate speed increase?
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