Can I upgrade the CPU?
Hi. I have a 21 inch iMac (mid 2011) i5 core and I need to upgrade to at least i7 core.
Is that possible?
How do I know what are the parts that I should order and where?
Thanks
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Hi. I have a 21 inch iMac (mid 2011) i5 core and I need to upgrade to at least i7 core.
Is that possible?
How do I know what are the parts that I should order and where?
Thanks
Is this a good question?
You are limited to what Apple used in this series:
Here is the IFIXIT guide you'll need to follow to gain access to the CPU: iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Logic Board Replacement. Once you get the logic board out you'll need to take the heatsink assembly off. While not a true guide it can give you a view of the last steps: iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428 Teardown. Pick it up at Step11 and then jump to Step13. Don't forget to fully clean the heatsink and apply a fresh coat of thermal paste: Arctic Silver Thermal Paste. You may want to review how to apply it here: How to Apply Thermal Paste
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5 - 20 minutes
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Sorry we didn't see your question as you buried it in someone else's.
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