11/14/2023 0 Comments Mid 2011 imac hard drive replacement![]() ![]() I will say this option takes a lot more work than just replacing the old HD with a SSD but having dual HD&SSD is extremely nice. Run the cable through the correct spot and screw the logic board back in. You can connect the previous linked cable to the connector on the back of the logic board. All you have to do is remove the optical drive and then take out all the screws of the logic board, and lean the board forward. If you want to replace the hard drive with an SSD, then you want to jumper the iMac so the hard drive fan is in low mode (something like this will work for. The guide on ifixit will tell you to remove the logic board, but you don't have to, I didn't. You will have to remove the optical drive. If you have some tools all you really need is the cable which can be purchased here If you have no tools at all you might look into purcahsing the kit from If you opt for this method of SSD install you do not have to worry about having a built on temp sensor vs a stick on external temp sensor as the original HD will be installed as well. I have sucessfully added a SSD underneath an optical drive, and everything worked fine. ![]() If you're comfortable working on an iMac, there is enough space underneath the optical drive to fit a SSD. ![]() You can have dual hard drives in an iMac. ![]()
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