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Installing SSD in iMac Mid 2007
I'm wanting to install a 128GB Crucial m4 2.5" SSD w/ 3.5" Adapter Bracket into my 2007 iMac.
Will the thermal sensor currently installed having any issues determining the hard drive temperature? Will it cause the fan hard drive fan to run at max speeds?
From what I understand, the thermal sensor issue reared it's head with the 2008 or 2009 models. I think I should be safe. But, I would like some confirmation from someone who knows.
Will there be any other issues using the thermal sensor?
Will there be any issues with 3.5 inch adapter?
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The SSD I'm getting comes with a 2.5 to 3.5 adapter. So, I'm good there.
But my iMac is before 2008/2009 so the thermal sensor is supposed to work so that the fan doesn't fun at full speeds.
I have you tried installing an SSD on my particular model iMac Intel 20 Inch 2133?
We have not personally installed an SSD on this particular model, but it does work. Also, this question has been covered many times on Answers. Simply install the SSD into your adapter and install it into the iMac. The most critical part is transferring your thermal sensor over to the SSD. The thermal sensor can be seen in the guide here. Before reassembling your machine, be sure that the thermal sensor will remain adhered to the body of your SSD (you can always add strips of tape over it to hold it on) and you should be fine.
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I used the Newer Tech AdaptaDrive 3.5"–2.5" adapter and it worked flawlessly for mounting the much smaller Samsung SSD into my early 2008 iMac's drive mount.
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You can do it, but get a 2.5 to 3.5'' adaptor and install the tempature sensor on the SSD, the fans will run at full speed at all times
Nick, please do not post answers to questions on topics that you clearly have no experience with. All you are doing is cluttering Answers with vague "yeah it might work" responses that do not help people at all. Also, assuming that you do know what you are talking about, you need to respond with proper grammar. Just read your response: "You can do it, but get a 2.5 to 3.5'' adaptor and install the tempature sensor on the SSD, the fans will run at full speed at all times." When I read this it sounds lilke you're saying the fans will run at full speed if I install the hard drive adapter (not adaptor, that's not a word) and that is clearly not the case.
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I just installed a Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid SSD in this iMac (20") I used Intel's OEM 3.5 to 2.5 adapter, getting it to mount properly with the sata data/power cables was a little challenging but I eventually got it. I put the thermal sensor on the HDD as well, experienced no problems with fan speeds.
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Well, I did the get the Crucial M4 128 GB SSD installed and it's working beautifully. Taking the iMac apart was tedious but very easy.
Here's my tips:
1. buy the torque screw set from ifixit.com or somewhere online (but why not ifixit), you can't find a screw set that small anywhere like home depot or radio shack
2. the crucial 3.5 adapter kit does not fit from crucial we had to cut a large piece of foam and place it behind the kit to secure one end from moving up and down (not may favorite solution, but it's very secure)
3. a third party SSD will NOT have trim enabled with Lion, be sure to find one that has a fairly decent garbage collection feature installed on the disk itself. not sure if this is going to cause a problem or not
4. also, the thermal sensor is on the SSD and the HD fan is not spinning up crazy. It's nice and quiet
SSD is great. Applications open in about a second or two. It's CRAZY!!! Never going back.
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I just installed a Corsair Force 3 in my EMC 2133 20" iMac 2.0 ghz C2Duo, 4 gb DDR2 667 MHz. Seriously doubled my performance!! No lie! Was very easy to install. Lion runs so fast now!! The thermo sensor is not that bad except you do need to tape it to the drive. Other than that, It's up to you to secure it in the 2.5" drive in the 3.5" opening. I basically have it screwed in using the bottom mounts. I figured it's pretty stable considering it's a stationary computer. You will not be disappointed with this upgrade!
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