Intro History: iMac Intel 21.5" Retina 4K Display 2019 Hard Drive Replacement

Device	iMac Intel 21.5" Retina 4K Display 2019
Type	replacement
Thing	Hard Drive
Title	iMac Intel 21.5" Retina 4K Display 2019 Hard Drive Replacement
Introduction	Follow the steps in this guide to upgrade or replace the SATA hard drive in a 21.5" Retina 4K 2019 iMac. Note that if you are upgrading your drive, you will need to [guide|16409|clone your existing hard drive|new_window=true] onto the replacement prior to performing this upgrade to keep your files and operating system. Some images in this guide use an older iMac, which has minor visual differences. These differences do not affect the repair procedure.
Time Required Min	30 minutes
Time Required Max	1 hour
Imageid	Before After
Difficulty	Moderate
Conclusion	Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.[br] '''To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.'''[br] Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].[br] Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our [https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iMac%20Intel%2021.5%22%20Retina%204K%20Display%202019|Answers community] for troubleshooting help.
Author	Adam O'Camb
Public	No

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