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Blade SSD addition to 27" iMac (2012)

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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546

iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 Adhesive Strips Replacement

iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 Adhesive Strips Replacement

30 minutes - 2 hours

Moderate

My Problem

Not a problem per se, unless you consider slow program load times a problem. Just wanted to add an SSD to create a fusion drive with the existing 1TB platter.

My Fix

The whole process took about 2.5 hours, which includes a test boot before putting the screen back on permanently. The hardest part was getting the screen off completely; the bottom edge did not want to cut free so I started the process with it still attached and propped back against the stand. About 15 minutes in it let go, but I caught it before it fell anywhere. The rest was pretty easy following the iFixIt directions.

My Advice

Have good work area prepped and have a headlamp handy if you have one (especially if your room lighting isn't great).

iMac Intel 27" (2012-2019) Adhesive Strips Image
iMac Intel 27" (2012-2019) Adhesive Strips

$19.99

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