Is it possible to upgrade the processor?

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iMac 24" (M1, 2021)

Repair guides and support for the 24" iMac with M1 chip, introduced in April 2021. Identified by model A2438.

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I know it’s soldered to the logic board, but could it technically be upgraded?

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score 1 · Answer 1 · 2024-09-26T01:26:05-07:00

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You would need to replace the logic board with one that Apple designed for the system. That just becomes uneconomical for many.

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