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:
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:
Apple 24” iMac (Early 2009) | |
OVERVIEW | |
Introduced | March 2009 |
Discontinued | October 2009 |
Model Identifier | iMac9,1 |
Model Number | A1225 |
EMC | 2267 |
Order Number | MB418LL/A (2.66 GHz), MB419LL/A (2.93 GHz), MB420LL/A (3.06 GHz) |
PROCESSOR | |
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo (E8135, E8335, E8435) ("Penryn") |
Processor Speed | 2.66, 2.93, or 3.06 GHz |
Architecture | 64-bit |
Number of Cores | 2 |
Cache | 6 MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed |
System Bus | 1066 MHz |
STORAGE AND MEDIA | |
Standard Storage | 640 GB or 1 TB (7200-rpm) |
Link to upgrade tool & kits | |
Link to internal HDD | Upgrade to a new 3.5” HDD |
Link to internal SSD | Upgrade to a new 2.5” SSD |
Media | Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) |
Link to external optical drive | Get an external burner here |
PERIPHERALS | |
Peripherals | Apple Keyboard (Aluminum), Mighty Mouse |
RAM | |
Built-in Memory | |
Maximum Memory | 8.0 GB |
Memory Slots | 2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM |
Interleaving Support | Yes |
Link to RAM upgrade | Upgrade your RAM here |
DISPLAY | |
Built-in Display | 24-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT LCD |
Resolutions | 16:10 aspect ratio: 1920 x 1200 |
GRAPHICS | |
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M, GeForce GT 120, GeForce GT 130, or ATI Radeon HD 4850 |
Graphics Memory | 256 MB shared (GeForce 9400M), 256 MB (GeForce GT 120), 512 MB (GeForce GT 130 and Radeon HD 4850) GDDR3 |
Display Connection | 1 - Mini DisplayPort |
Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring |
External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
Camera | Built-in iSight |
CONNECTIONS | |
Wi-Fi | Built-in AirPort Extreme card (802.11a/b/g/n) |
Bluetooth | Built-in Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
Modem | |
USB | 4 - 480 MBit/s |
FireWire | 1 - 800 MBit/s |
Thunderbolt | |
Display | 1 - Mini DisplayPort |
Infrared | 1 - For Apple Remote only |
Audio In | 1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo input jack, Built-in microphone |
Audio Out | 1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo output jack, Built-in speakers |
EXPANSION | |
Slots | |
Hard Drive Interface | 3.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
Optical Drive Interface |