Can you upgrade internal things in a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo iMac? (Vid. Card, ect)

[jasfa131]

Is it possible to upgrade the internal things in an iMac (with the specs in my sig.)? Things such as the Video Card, and Processor.

Thanks

 

[eric2006]

I don't think you can upgrade the card (it's part of the logic board), but processor upgrades may be possible.

Here's a good guide to upgrades:
http://www.macupgrades.co.uk/store/machine.php?name=imac-core-duo

 

[nixgeek]

Also remember that this might void your warranty, so beware and check your Apple warranty for more information.

 

[jasfa131]

Is it even possible to "open" this iMac model to change the V-card or Processor:S?

 

[eric2006]

Yes, it is. Again, you can't change the video card, because it is built into the motherboard. Opening the intel mac may invalidate the warranty, you should check about that.
It looks like it's a lot harder to open the new intel macs than to open the good 'ol 'blind' iMac G5s.

 

[jasfa131]

Is the warrenty voided if I get the Apple Store to do it? (if they will)

 

[eric2006]

No, it isn't voided if it's done by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP).

 

[DeltaMac]

Is the warrenty voided if I get the Apple Store to do it? (if they will)

they won't - You can only upgrade the processor at the time of a custom order. There are no other ways to upgrade, and no after-market upgrades, yet. There is no optional video for the 17-inch iMac, only the 20 and 24-inch.

You can only:
upgrade to more memory (period)

You could replace the hard drive with more storage, or the CD drive with an up-graded model, if available - either of these would take you outside of warranty, and are a challenging job.

note - according to Apple service notes that I have seen, the Core 2 Duo in the newest iMacs do not have a socketed processor, it's soldered to the board. I don't know if that's true or not, but would take away that option, too.

 

[eric2006]

I don't know if Apple will upgrade the hard drive (or other upgradable components), but I'm pretty sure that an AASP would - CompUSA is listed as one in my area, and they do upgrades..