Apple 24” iMac (Early 2009); iMac9,1 Installation Guides & Specifications

Upgrading the Apple 24” iMac (Early 2009)  RAM is very easy. Other upgrades or repair like the Hard Drive or the Optical Drive are a bit more advanced but still manageable. All You'll need is some simple tools, and the correct parts. We then urge you to follow the videos or the Apple manual provided on the links below.

Please see our Apple RAM Memory for iMac 24" (Early 2009) page to locate your Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your Mac, and we'll ship it fast from our warehouse in Victoria.

Please see our Hard Drive  for iMac 24" (Early 2009) page to locate your   Apple compatible Hard Drive upgrades for your iMac

Please see our SSD  for iMac 24" (Early 2009) page to locate your   Apple compatible SSD upgrades for your iMac

Apple User Guides for the Apple iMac 24" (Early 2009)

iMac: How to remove or install memory Learn how to remove or install memory in your iMac computer on the  Apple support page.

OWC Video Installation Guide for Apple 24” iMac (Early 2009):

Memory Install Video

Recommended Tools for the RAM upgrade:

-  #2 Philips Screwdriver

Add a second  hard drive or SSD easily with the OWC Data Doubler. Here's an instructional video from OWC:

Data Doubler Install Video

Use the Optical Drive install videos below for iMac 24" & 20" (Early 2009) to install a DataDoubler mounted drive:

Optical Drive Install Video

Recommended Tools for the Data Doubler/Optibay upgrade:

-  Heavy-duty Suction Cups 
-  Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set

Here is how to fix or upgrade the main Hard Drive:

NewerTech AdaptaDrive - Drive Install Video

Use the Hard Drive Install Video below for iMac 24" (Early 2009) to install aNewerTech AdaptaDrive mounted drive: 

Hard Drive Install Video

Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:

-  Heavy-duty Suction Cups 
-  Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set 
-  2.5" to 3.5" adapter - for SSD installation only

-  External Hard Drive Enclosure - Convert your existing drive into an external one

Here is some detailed specifications as well as direct link to available upgrades: