Apple 20” iMac (Mid 2009); iMac9,1 Installation Guides & Specifications
Upgrading the Apple 20” iMac (Mid 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 Macbook Pro 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 20" (Mid 2009) page to locate your Apple compatible Hard Drive upgrades for your iMac.
Apple User Guides for the Apple iMac 20" (Mid 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 20” iMac (Mid 2009):
Memory Install Video
Duration: 5:08 | Model ID: iMac7,1; iMac8,1 & iMac9,1
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
OWC's step-by-step video of how to install a drive into a DataDoubler for installing into the Apple iMac 20" (Mid 2009).
Use the Optical Drive install videos below for iMac 210" (Mid 2009) to install a DataDoubler mounted drive:
Optical 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 21.5" (Late 2009) to install aNewerTech AdaptaDrive mounted drive:
Hard Drive Installation Video
- 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 20” iMac (Mid 2009) | |
OVERVIEW | |
Introduced | April 2009 |
Discontinued | August 2011 |
Model Identifier | iMac9,1 |
Model Number | A1224 |
EMC | 2266 |
Order Number | MC015LL/A (2.0 GHz with 1 GB of memory), MC015LL/B (2.26 GHz with 1 GB of memory), MC015LL/C (2.26 GHz with 2 GB of memory) |
PROCESSOR | |
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo (P7350, P7550) ("Penryn") |
Processor Speed | 2.0 or 2.26 GHz |
Architecture | 64-bit |
Number of Cores | 2 |
Cache | 3 MB shared L2 cache at full processor speed |
System Bus | 1066 MHz |
STORAGE AND MEDIA | |
Standard Storage | 160 GB or 320 GB (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 | 20-inch (viewable) glossy widescreen TFT LCD |
Resolutions | 16:10 aspect ratio: 1680 x 1050 |
GRAPHICS | |
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M |
Graphics Memory | 256 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory (Minimum graphics memory usage is 256 MB) |
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 | |
Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
Modem | |
USB | 4 - 480 MBit/s |
FireWire | 1 - 800 MBit/s |
Thunderbolt | |
Display | 1 - Mini DisplayPort |
Infrared | |
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 |