My Problem

Original 320 GB hard drive was so slow running Mountain Lion on my old mid-2007 iMac.

My Fix

Very well. I used a Samsung 840 SSD with the install kit (2.5-inch to 3.5-inch adapter bracket).

My Advice

Remember to clone your original hard drive before removing it ;)

My Problem

It kept freezing on me and moving very very slow.

My Fix

I used the step by step guide on ifixit and it work GREAT. They were very clear instruction I would recommend any I see with a broken iPod or imac anywhere to go to ifixit before the buy it all over again.

I Love you guys at ifixit what a good idea...

My Advice

I will always check this site for any broke gadget needs...

My Problem

The original HD was starting to crash quite frequently and space management was becoming an issue.

My Fix

The repair went great. I followed the directions "iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Hard Drive Replacement" and everything went smoothly. This was the first time that I'd worked on a computer and was surprised at just how small some of the connectors are. I was also amazed at the amount of dust in there, which I blew away where I could. The directions in the guide were very straightforward and made every task very simple. I used an Icy Dock converter to house the SSD and I ended up feeling that I was replacing like-for-like - very easy. I then booted up from an external CCC clone and found the new drive in Disk Utility. Once partitioned it took a couple of hours to clone the external drive onto the SSD, which I then made my start-up drive.

My Advice

1: Use a 2.5" to 3.5" converter to make the SSD placement very simple.

2: Make sure to follow the directions in the guide about cleaning the display and back of the glass screen before replacing it. With the amount of dust floating around following the work it took about five minutes to make sure that the display was spotless.

My Problem

Owner felt the machine had become very slow and he was running out of disk space. Machine had a 250 GB Drive and only one GB of Ram.

My Fix

It was is an EMC 2210. Like many folks I hesitated to take this type of computer apart because of the lack of a visible and easy way to get inside. iFixit's video made all difference. I figured if that pretty young lady to take one of these things apart so could I. It went well and very quickly. I was bit surprised to see the Apple had used what looked like scotch tape to hold wires down and connections together but it works so why knock it. Machine is running just fine and the owner is pleased.

Thanks iFixit.

My Advice

It is not that hard to work on these machines. It does take a bit longer than the typical desktop computer because there are more screws and parts to take off. The machines are well made and thus everything goes back together easily. Go for it and keep that old machine out of the dump.

My Problem

My computer is a pretty important part of my life. I am totally paperless at home. I wanted an easy way to be able to recover from the inevitable hard-drive crash without having to re-install my programs and restoring my data individually. I also wanted to insure I would not have to wait for needed parts.

My Fix

I bought the replacement HD, external HD enclosure, and necessary tools used for iMac HD replacement. I placed the tools in my "Disaster Preparedness Kit" and put it away. I installed the replacement HD in the external enclosure. I now clone my HD once a month with free software. When the HD crashes, I'll install the clone, and only need to recover the last month of data. Hopefully, I'll only be down an hour or so, as opposed to days, while waiting for parts and restoring programs and data.

My Advice

If you want the easiest, quickest way to recover from the dreaded, inevitable, and time consuming HD crash. This plan just might be the ticket.

My Problem

Harddrive bad. Was replaced by Apple a while ago. Out of warranty so I had to do it myself

My Fix

I followed the guide step by step. It was very clear. Took about 1 hour and a half. No problems.

My Advice

To remove and reinstall the display screws you need a magnetic Torx driver. I took a .25"x.25" NeB magnet and stuck it to the side of the torx driver. This gave enough holding power to do the job if you are careful. Apple shielding tape is a pain.

My Problem

imac Intel 20" would not start after power failure.

My Fix

After opening case, checked power supply output voltages with VOM. Found zero Volts on all pins except 1.21 Vdc on pin 5 and 3.41 Vdc on Pin 9. Saw only LED 1 lit. Replaced power supply, unit operating correctly. I was baffled at first on determining how to get inside the case, was amaze how easy it was after reading guides!

My Advice

Quite easy using Ifixit tools and guides. 1. Technique: iMac Intel 20" EMC 2210 Power Supply Output Voltage Test. 2. Installing iMac Intel 20" EMC 2133 and 2210 Power Supply. Also found several videos on web giving step-by-step instructions. Thanks to those who put the guides together, I could not have completed the repairs without the guides.

My Problem

HD was reporting SMART error. Would not install Lion.

My Fix

I was able to upgrade to a 1 TB HD replacing the old, failing 160 Gb drive.

My Advice

I was afraid to open a Mac (used to build PC's from scratch).

It is easier than it may look. The guides are perfect.

My Problem

My original Hard Drive (250 GB) was showing signs it would soon crash and die forever.

My Fix

Changing out hard drives was pretty quick and easy, especially since I ordered all of the correct tools... it's all about the tools!

My Advice

Go slow, watch the video to aid with the step-by-step directions (but don't rely solely on the video), and be ready to ask for help when disconnecting the LCD screen.

My Problem

The power supply on an old iMac G5 20" of mine failed. Computer can't work without that!

My Fix

A quick trip to iFixit identified the part within a couple of minutes, as well as the necessary tools. A few days later of shipping time, and everything arrived. I downloaded the iFixit app onto my iPhone to walk through the repair, but it was hardly necessary. New power supply installed and computer working happily 15 minutes later. Thanks!

My Advice

Great process. Thanks for helping.