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iMac logic board upgrade

I have a 2008 iMac that I would like to upgrade the logic board. Is this possible? If so, what is the latest version of motherboard I can install?

Posted on Feb 27, 2022 10:51 AM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2022 12:29 PM

No can do, they will not physically work and as you have been advised iMacs are not upgradeable for the most parts. You can upgrade the RAM in many (not all) and doing anything else is really not for anyone but a well trained Apple Authorized Service Provider.


To be honest if you have a 2008 iMac you should send it in for recycling ( Apple Recycling Programs ) and seriously consider replacing it with a newer Mac.

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Feb 27, 2022 12:29 PM in response to rrausch

No can do, they will not physically work and as you have been advised iMacs are not upgradeable for the most parts. You can upgrade the RAM in many (not all) and doing anything else is really not for anyone but a well trained Apple Authorized Service Provider.


To be honest if you have a 2008 iMac you should send it in for recycling ( Apple Recycling Programs ) and seriously consider replacing it with a newer Mac.

Feb 27, 2022 12:52 PM in response to rrausch

It is not possible to upgrade an iMac to use a newer iMac's logic board. Every newer iMac logic board has a different port layout from the cutouts on the 2008 case and will not fit. Also such an upgrade is completely unsupported and any newer board may not work with the older iMac components.


If you need a newer logic board just buy a newer iMac.

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