I want to upgrade the processor for my mid 2007 20" imac, which has a T7700 processor, and I'm not sure what all the options are. I know that the T7300 has been sucessfully replaced with an Extreme X7900 @ 2.8GHz by a few people, is that the only possible upgrade? Thanks
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Such a completely unhelpful answer. This makes the website less useful. Just because Apple doesn't do it or support it, doesn't mean it isn't possible or useful for extending the life of your mac.
It looks like the following work:
Also using the High Sierra Patcher will then allow these macs to run Apple's latest OS. The WIFI/Bluetooth card is also upgradeable.
Have fun!
I would advise against it but if you insist here are instructions iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 CPU Replacement - iFixit
We can't post any non-Apple, non-authorised, third party procedures for modifying Macs, that are considered by Apple to be un-modifiable by the user, in these “official” Apple supported and moderated user to user technical support communities.
Apple considers ALL models of iMacs non-upgradeable by the user.
Most average and novice Macs users should NOT even attempt any type of iMac internal modifications.
Who is we, and why can't "we"? As long as it's made clear that this is not something Apple supports or recommends I don't see an issue.
Please do keep in mind that this product is NOT supported by Apple at all. Sharing information that helps make your mac work better is what these forums are for.
I object to Apple putting on the Jack boots and trying to stop us from sharing Mac upgrading info here.
It costs them nothing.
FYI I have been upgrading macs since the original, "un-upgradeable" Macintosh.
CPU replacement is not an Apple supported user operation...some have posted on here about doing so but it is not recommended.
Thanks, I'm giving it a go anyway. Back to google for more research then, since I can't get much information from here, I understand though
cpu upgrade options for imac 7, 1
