upgrade hdd to ssd
I need a detailed step-by-step guide on how to upgrade my late 2012 iMac standard hdd drive to SSD with a list of tools needed and from where to buy them. Thanks!
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I need a detailed step-by-step guide on how to upgrade my late 2012 iMac standard hdd drive to SSD with a list of tools needed and from where to buy them. Thanks!
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Just so were clear here you are swapping out the HD for a SSD correct?
First you will encounter issues with the built-in thermal sensor and the new thin designed '12 & '13 models use a unitized power & SATA connector so you might have issues fitting the connector on to your SSD.
I would strongly recommend you look at adding the SSD via the dedicated SSD connector on the logic board Vs swapping out the HD. IFIXIT guide to replace or install a SSD unit
With all of the said here is the procedure for replacing the HD use it to take your current HD out and just use your SSD instead of the HD. IFIXIT guide to replace HD
Again, I don't think you want to do this!!
Here's a good writeup on the differences of the '12 & '13 models "Tapered Edge" Aluminum iMac Q&A
Oops! I'd like to change my mind.
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