cpu change

[stp77]

hey, i was wondering if anyone could help me, i own a late 2013 imac 21,5 inch imac,{yeah i know, there not meant to be upgraded} but thats my prob loll, so far I've installed the samsung 840 pro ssd and 16 gb of ram, now what im wondering is can i swap out the intel i5 chip for the i7? can this be done or does something different on the mother board when you purchase the imac with the i7 already installed?

 

[pigoo3]

If the cpu is not socketed…then it is really not upgradeable. And since it's a "Late 2013" iMac. I'm pretty sure the cpu is soldered onto the logic board.

- Nick

 

[chscag]

If you've installed a SSD and 16 GB of memory in a 2013 21.5" iMac, then you know the CPU is soldered. According to OWC, you had to actually partially remove the logic board in order to install additional memory. And since that model only has one memory bank, the original memory had to be removed. Unless of course that you mean the 16 GB was already installed at the factory.

 

[stp77]

no no i did it myself, had to cut the tape around the screen and everything, had it completely apart, but didn't check back then if it was soldered or not, guess my question was answered though lol.

 

[stp77]

thanks guys