Replacing the Apple HDD with a non Apple bought HDD
Hello,
I have a 27" iMac (late 2012) with an i7 and Apple's Fusion Drive system. The iMac came with a 128GB SSD drive and a 3TB HDD.
We are replacing the Apple HDD that came with the computer with the same Seagate HDD model number but it is not purchased from Apple.
Its Seagate ST3000DM001 Barracuda 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5
Are there issues with using the exact same HDD, not purchased from Apple?
Thank you,
Marija
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Why are you doing this? Is the current HD dead? If it is I would first bring the system into an Apple Store to see if they can replace the drive under warranty.
by Dan
Hi Dan, we did. Unfortunately, we live in Tanzania, Africa. I did not pay for a warranty because I do not trust the Apple technicians here and because I have to fly to get to them.
They didn't even know what a fusion drive was and could not locate it in the machine.
They were able to get the machine running after 2 days with the help of my business partner researching solutions on the internet.
They installed a few programs on my computer to test. Programs opened and were able to save. when clicking on safari, the colored wheel would spin and spin. The computer froze, restart, freeze, restart, freeze.
We are taking a risk, but have no alternatives.
I don't want the old HDD anyway. It had failed me so I would like a fresh one. Also, I am prepared that it could be something else.
The same drive from Apple is hundreds of $100's more.
Even with warranty, it takes 6 weeks to receive + a trip back.
Thanks,
Marija
by Marija
Wow! It's quite beautiful there, between the all of the wild animals, landscapes and Maasai art. I've seen pictures always wanted to visit.
by Dan
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by Dan
Yes, I actually live on the island of Zanzibar. You should google pics on it. It is stunning...but oh what a hard place for computers.
by Marija
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