#New hard drive for imac model a1224 install#
Once you have your system installed (even before you install XCode), do a Time Machine backup so that you have an image of your system in it's pristine state in case you have to install macOS on a blank drive again. Have a friend, colleague, or family member create a USB installer for you.Take to an Apple Store and they will assist with the download and install.Use Internet Recovery as detailed above.
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If your connection is flaky, it's likely to fail. You'll be downloading not just the installer, but the entire OS.
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It's unlikely that the iMac wouldn't have been upgraded in the last 8 years, but if it hasn't, you need to install Lion (10.7.3) and then install the patch ( download here) This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. The EFI should have been patched via normal system upgrades. Details about Apple A1224 20' iMac Early 2008 Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz 500GB. The problem with Snow Leopard etc., which was a great OS, is browsers cannot be updated and some high security web sites such as banks, solicitors etc.
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Upgrade the memory to 8GB and suggest El Capitan OS X.11, the updated to OS X.11.6. If it's pre High Sirra, you'll have to install that version then upgrade. Just dont expect too much from it as it is a 2009 model. Internet Recovery (hold ⇧Shift ⌥Option ⌘Command R) will install the last version that was installed on that Mac. The late 2010 iMac (both 21" and 27" models) had the capability of having their EFI upgraded to support Internet Recovery. Is is possible to get a late 2010 iMac with a blank/new hard drive up and running with the latest OS and XCode? iMac Apple iMac 20-inch (Early 2008) Core 2 Duo 2.