While im not an expert on apple products, i believe the hard drives are the same as long as your imac supports the sata interface. Jul 02, 2019 well, i really wasnt planning on doing an imac 27 20 fusion hard drive replacement with ssd post, but my hard drive failed earlier this week i was having some previous random issues on my imac where chrome would lock up and sometimes the whole system would lock up, but, i kept blaming it on the 50 60 tabs i usually had open in chrome. No method to install os x system on to mid 2011 imac 27. It describes how to install the ssds temperature sensor so that the macs fans will operate at the correct speed. Earlier this year, a friend asked for help replacing the failing hard drive in her imac. In lieu of a system bus, it has a direct media interface dmi that connects between the processor and chipset at 5 gts. How to change an imac hard drive with pictures wikihow tech. For models from before 2012, the latest compatible operating system is noted. Anyway, after installing a new wd 1tb hard drive and this thermal kit, i no longer hear the fan much at all, even after 14 straight hours of installs, updated, etc. The hard drive hub is great to have for a desktop or laptop with it taking up a usb port and it having on the front of the hard drive 2 additional usb ports to make up for the drive being plugged in continuously. Although every effort is made to provide the most accurate and useful information in owc videos, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy. Owc hard drive diy kit for 2011 apple imacs replaces. I ran fsck on the hard drive but no problems were found and the drive was caught in some sort of boot cycle on startup.
Owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive in the 27inch apple imac 2011. And since the prices havent changed while the innards have, the base 27 inch configuration is a good. Apr 01, 2019 the imac continues to be a fine system that runs fast given its components thanks to mac os. If youre not sure which imac you have, you can identify your imac and then select it from the list below. On some models, the bracket is held in place with screws. Does anyone have, or can point me to the tech manuals, service manuals on how to test the ps, or any tips. And they upgraded his os to the newest version at the time for free this was back when we had to pay for os upgrades. Apple extends imac hard drive replacements to 0910 models. Replacing 27inch mid 2010 imac hdd macrumors forums. Get memory specifications and learn how to install memory in imac computers. According to the new support page, if you have a 21. After around 2030 mins they told me it was fine and didnt require replacement.
You can choose a fusion drive of up to 1tb on the 21. Tweet share post dont replace the hard drive in your new 2011 imac s aapl, or the fans will scream like a banshee as they spin up to fullspeed and the apple hardware test will fail. Can you replace the hard drive of a 27 imac mid 2010 with. My imac 27 late 20 had the fusion drive which is basically a 1tb seagate hard drive paired with a 128gb ssd drivefor the late 2015 imac models apple has reduced the size of the ssd drives to only 24gb for the 1tb combo. If youre familiar with apples recent imac computers, you know that their design makes them difficult to open.
Dec 09, 2014 owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive in the 27 inch apple imac 2011. Apple quietly extends 1tb imac seagate replacement program. Apple has launched a replacement program for certain imac models with 3tb hard drives. The apple store can replace your current drive, but they only do like for like replacement and they won t do. Needless to say, i found a sensor that operates at the same frequency as the internal smart disk for the 0910 imac, and its part number is 5931029 you can look it up on. If you bought a 27inch imac with a 3tb hard drive between december 2012 and september 20, you might be. Oct 11, 2010 macmedics purchased macupgrades in early 2011. Hi, i purchased your hdd replacement kit for imac 2011 27 i had previously installed 2 ssd drives one behind the optical drive and one in an icy dock, replacing the original hard drive. On other models, you squeeze the bracket against the side of the hard drive and lift.
Congratulations, you and your imac were made for each other. The current hard drive is a 1tb western digital wdc wd1001fals40y6a0 and i was looking at replacing it with a wd 34tb black 3. Interested in using these videos on your site view our video usage policy. Ultimately, it is possible to upgrade the hard drive in these 21. Other world computing today introduced the owc hard drive diy kit for 2011 21. May 12, 2011 dont replace the hard drive in your new 2011 imac s aapl, or the fans will scream like a banshee as they spin up to fullspeed and the apple hardware test will fail. With past models, removing two screws provided access to the entire system. Mar 18, 2016 upgrade your apple imac 27 inch late 2015. In relation to installing new hard drive 2011 i7 27. The ultimate guide to apples proprietary ssds remember the good ol days of carrying a spare battery, upgrading your own ram, maybe even adding a second hard drive. This guide also includes steps to upgrade your imacs hard drive with a ssd.
The kit enables imac owners to replace the factory installed 500gb to 1. Opened it up and poked around, and it appears it needs a ps at first blush. I took my imac 27 into apple last year under the 3tb replacement programme. Can you replace the hard drive of a 27 imac mid 2010. How to install a hard drive into a 27inch imac mid 20. Apple 27 inch imac retina 5k replacing hdd for ssd. Just for information a few days back i replaced the original 1tb seagate drive with a 6 tb wd green and placed a 1tb samsung behind the optical bay. User manuals, apple desktop operating guides and service manuals. If you wont be using your imac for more than a few days, shut it down. Mac mini late 2012 and later, imac late 2012 and later. Last year, apple acknowledged that certain seagate drives in 21. Unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supplys capacitors.
Im gearing myself up to replace the hard drive in my imac 27inch, mid 2010, 3. Intel imac hard drive replacement instructions and how to. This includes the new hard drive, all labor, and a clone of your data to the new hard drive. New imac drives not meant to be replaced, and i hate it. Last year, apple acknowledged that certain seagate drives in. Using an owc internal hdd diy kit sold separately, replace your imacs original hard drive with up to an 8.
Since having a bad crash, the system had corrupt but seem get stuck in boot cycle on startup. The 1tb fusion drive pairs a 1tb hard drive with 32gb of fast ssd enough to store important macos files and applications to ensure fast startup, near instant wake from sleep, and quick application launching, with room left over for your most. The imac continues to be a fine system that runs fast given its components thanks to mac os. Jan 14, 2018 came across a 27 2011 a12 imac, that wont start. The ultimate guide to apples proprietary ssds beetsblog. Using an owc internal hdd diy kit sold separately, replace your imac s original hard drive with up to an 8. Owc diy kit for all apple imac 2011 for replacing the main. Apple has quietly extended its imac 1tb seagate hard drive replacement program through april 12, 20. The issue in question affected a batch of 1tb seagate hard drives that shipped in apples imac systems, originally between may and july of 2011.
Remove the hdd fusion drive and replace this with a samsung evo 850 1tb ssd. The way your hard drive is held in place is different depending on your model of imac. Moving your imac while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or an inability to start up from the hard disk. To turn your imac on again, press the power button. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive in an apple imac 27 mid 2011. Disconnect the thermal wire connected to the logic board. These 2 drives appear and act as one volume on your imac and the system takes care of movingcaching your most frequently used files onto. This is done by removing the opticaldvd drive and replacing it with a datadoubler. Originally i wanted to buy an i7 with ssd and a conventional but got stuck in a time crunch, needed the hardware fast, so i bought an off the shelf unit at a local apple store with a single conventional 1gb drive that has just packed it in.
If your imac has a dvd drive 2009 to 2011, a second drive can be installed, allowing the current hard drive to remain as extra storage. Mid 2011 imac 27, which had a new hard drive installed afew months back. Apple extends imac hard drive replacements to 0910. Oct 15, 2012 the issue in question affected a batch of 1tb seagate hard drives that shipped in apples imac systems, originally between may and july of 2011. And since the prices havent changed while the innards have, the base 27inch configuration is a good. Mar 26, 2019 get memory specifications and learn how to install memory in imac computers. Works great in my mid2011 27 inch imac once i also installed the additional sensor to quite the imacs hdd fan. As long as you have your operating system disk it should be ok.
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