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I have 27" Late 2009 iMac.
Can I replace original 1TB HDD with 1TB SSD?
My only lingering worry is how to handle temperature sensor for the HDD.
Obviously SSD will not have temperature sensor, so what should I do with the temperature sensor for HDD?
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Sure you can! Follow this IFIXIT guide: iMac Intel 27" EMC 2309 and 2374 Hard Drive Replacement and here's the needed tools and parts: iMac Intel 21.5" and 27" (Late 2009-Mid 2010) SSD Upgrade Kit
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Yes you can do it if you can afford it,
But the 1 tb SSD will be little expensive and a caddy to fit it...
You can buy a smaller ssd and a dvd to hdd caddy and replace the dvd with new ssd (depending on your time)if you are not using the dvd any more...
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Actually the one iFixit was selling (out of stock now) was not that bad on price: Crucial MX500 1 TB SSD
The kit cost for a 1 TB is $389.99
Yes , iFixit prices is good , and the 500gb ssd kit is in stock!
You can make you old one Usb external.... and keep your dvd drive!
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There is external sensor on the kit to put it on top of ssd.
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