How to Install/Upgrade the SSD Card Slot of a 27-inch iMac (Late 2012) iMac13,1

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@hillstones Жыл бұрын

The SSD slot in the late 2012 iMac is SATA3, so there is no benefit to installing the blade SSD when you can just replace the stock hard drive with a 2.5" SSD and get the same performance. That would be for the non-fusion drive models. If you have the Fusion Drive model, then you can remove the stock hard drive and replace the 128GB SSD stick with a 1TB or 2TB SSD stick. Or replace the stock hard drive with an SSD and remove the 128GB SSD stick. Later iMacs had no SSD slot if the Mac did not originally ship with a Fusion Drive.

@DuncanDimanche-sreview 5 ай бұрын

I have one with the ssd stick... and the hard drive... should I not bother with the ssd stick then ? if i'm not going to gain any speed with putting a stick ssd i would rather just get a normal 2.5" ssd

@27Fan4Ever 11 ай бұрын

These videos are very well produced and extremely helpful. For anyone that is hesitant- if you work slowly and carefully, almost anyone can perform this upgrade.

@kissofjudaz 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent clarity in presentation, working at close to real real time.

@ElodinMaster 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this video I installed the SSD in my late 2012 Mac. Everything went very well, it was easier than I expected. The package includes everything I needed to except the screwdriver for the T25. Finally this computer will be usable again because the old hard drive was a real pain.

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

😉☺️👍🏽

@GregJoshuaW 3 жыл бұрын

This video makes removal of the main power clip on the powerboard look easy. It most definitely was not easy for me, and if not careful you can break the connector from the logic board. By using two hands, right hand to carefully lift and elevate the board (without touching any metal capacitor exposures - SHOCK DANGER! ) and your index or middle finger to depress the underside of the connector release, and then your left hand using needle nose pliers to gently rock the connector side to side while pulling it off. This was probably the most challenging part of the whole project.

@GregJoshuaW 3 жыл бұрын

More discussion here: www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+27-Inch+EMC+2546+Power+Supply+Replacement/15722

@27Fan4Ever 11 ай бұрын

I just waited until the logic board was removed- there was more room for my fingers to remove the power supply cable.

@akimbo8978 2 жыл бұрын

Could you say a bit about the expected improvement in performance for an upgrade to an SSD?

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

When upgrading to an SSD your will see up to 8X more capacity and up to 5.8X faster than existing drive. There is no slow downs - Maintains read/write speeds exceeding 500MB/s over the entire drive capacity.

@donnaimran8367 2 жыл бұрын

nyaman haja sekalinya lah memasang

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

Terima kasih atas komentarmu! Saya sangat setuju! Senang membantu dengan video penginstalan

@ismailkentaokada8938 3 жыл бұрын

Wht type ssd use ?

@JoseSa8 Ай бұрын

Hi there. Good video. I want to know which SSD must buy for my iMac 2012 late

@poweredbyowc Ай бұрын

Here is the page to choose which exact model you have and it will bring you to the options for SSDs. eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac

@andymcm 2 жыл бұрын

I got somewhere to replace the HDD and install SSD in mine, but now the fan goes crazy all the time and high CPU, its a know issue, getting them to re add the HDD which I hope will resolve the issue as its super speedy with the SSD.

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you are experiencing. We would be more than happy to assist. If you can contact us we would be more than happy to see what may of happened. Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685 Customer Service/Sales & Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday (9am-5pm CT) - Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Customer Service/Sales - Monday-Friday (7am-10pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (9am-5pm CT).

@hardlines2635 2 жыл бұрын

Does a late 2015 need a heat sensor if the hard drive is changed. I’ve heard people say they have had no issues with the fan without the sensor, and a tech guy told me he took one of the adapters apart.

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

The 27" iMac will required the heat sensor. We have had customers not install the sensor and only use an app but they are not as reliable.

@AkashAgrawal03 3 жыл бұрын

If you're upgrading from a fusion drive, and feeling queasy about giving your iMac an autopsy, just connect an external ssd. Make sure it's an NVMe model (eg: Samsung T7). While it almost certainly won't be as fast as an internal drive, it'll still be massive and very visible upgrade over the slow fusion drive. Another benefit of this approach is that if you still want to go the internal route, you can always put that external SSD to some use - backup, time machine etc.

@GregJoshuaW 3 жыл бұрын

Only problem is the SSDs start dying after so many write operations. They claim typical user would be 5 years but mine only lasted 3. My platter HDDs from the 90s still technically work. That was a sad reality for me when it "bit."

@hardlines2635 2 жыл бұрын

Upgrade both, I did it, just take your time, and ssd drives are a lot better now, get a good quality branded one. Use at least 500gb Nvme. And 2t ssd.

@hillstones Жыл бұрын

@@GregJoshuaW I have been using SSDs since 2014 and I haven't had one fail yet.

@JoePastorgomez Жыл бұрын

Are there instructions to replace outright the fusion drive ( both hard drive and ssd drive ) with one ssd drive ?

@poweredbyowc Жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, This is a great question, this video is only to switch out the PCIe SSD that is located on the logic board. If you need instructions to replace the HDD this is the video you would want to watch. eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_27in5k_14late_hdd/

@sikilatkonveksi2301 Жыл бұрын

can you tel me what support ssd for imac 27ich 2012 late and the adapter ?. thanks

@poweredbyowc Жыл бұрын

I have included a link below to the ssd upgrade page. eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-27-inch/2012 Please verify your iMacs model ID (iMac13,2) before purchasing.

@nadersalim8964 2 жыл бұрын

Is this a special kind of SSD blades?! because i heard that normal blades needs some kind of converter!

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

This is the the specific SSD you will need for this mac. There are adapter out there will allow you to connect to non compatiable machine but normally we provide you the correct SSD for each machine.

@cerejadaou 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, on your website can I also buy the little tool to open the "glass"? Does it comes together with the SSD kit? Do you send the kit to Germany?

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Silvia Cereja Daou, Yes you can by the tools separately if you need to here. eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLIMACWHL/ But it does come with any HDD/SSD upgrade kit. Yes, we do ship internationally and can ship to most countries across the world. Pricing associated with international shipments vary, and typically start at about $25.00USD and go upwards depending on the weight and dimensions of the item(s) in question. All orders are subject to $0.50USD per hundred dollars after the first $100.00USD to cover insurance cost on the shipment. In order to see what available shipping methods and prices are for your location, you just need to add the items you'd like to order to your cart and use the "Estimate Shipping and Tax" tool on our "View Cart" page for a complete listing of options and their pricing. Generally costs associated with shipping depend upon the weight and dimensions of the items ordered, as well as the shipping destination. Please keep in mind that if you are planning to ship to a location outside the US, our shipping fees do not include and duties, taxes, brokerage, or customs fees that the courier may collect when your package is delivered. As each country has different fees associated with the import of goods, we cannot provide an estimate on what those may be. You can always contact your local customs office for an estimate, if you'd like.

@anonymanonym1498 2 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon. Can I install an NVME SSD M.2? Not sata ssd.

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

We can tell you that it is possible. There are adapters (we do not offer) out there that you can purchase, but please keep in mind that the drive will not run the speed of the drive but the connector in the iMac. It will always downclock to the slowest speed.

@robmeister1969 3 жыл бұрын

So this is just to add/ replace what i think is the Blade SDD i.e. where a Fusion drive had been optioned in? If so what's the benefit over just replacing the main SDD? Is it faster?

@poweredbyowc 3 жыл бұрын

There is a slight speed advantage in our blade vs the stock blade, but typically in a Fusion set up, the blade (SSD) portion is something like 128GB, and the remainder of your Fusion drive is in the form of a much slower 3.5" spinning drive. Replacing the blade with an aftermarket option gives you a boost of speed overall simply because everything is now running on an SSD, not just certain files.

@cowboys2621 3 жыл бұрын

I think the SSD can fail in addition to the hard drive

@SteveOfTheMountains 3 жыл бұрын

Can't you put a real ssd in now? what about the hard drive? not going for an ssd sata? Someone, please explain the options

@artincorona 3 жыл бұрын

You can put a SSD on the logic board and replace mechanical HD that came with the 2012 iMac. Both use SATA interface though. The 2013 models have the NVMe interface

@GustinitoTube 2 жыл бұрын

Is the same for a late 2013 27 inch?

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Agusti Morina, the iMac upgrades vary dependent on the model of each machine. At this time we would be happy to assist you directly if you could please reach out to us at support@owc.com

@FherMendoza 2 жыл бұрын

HELLO, IS A SPECIAL SSD?

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

This is not a special drive this is just a PCIe (blade style) SSD instead of a 2.5" drive.

@eboymario 2 жыл бұрын

so basically you making a fusion drive?

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

Well a fusion drive is both a HDD and PCIe SSD that are fused together to be seen as one drive. When you install this drive your iMac will see it as its own individual drive. Now if you would like to fuse it with the HDD in the iMac you would have to go into terminal and fuse them together again.

@eboymario 2 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc oh ok

@slsen330 2 жыл бұрын

I have an iMac 27 Late 2012. My HDD was giving errors, kept beachballing all the time, and eventually it was not responding.. Now, I want to install an SSD. But there're some points I could not figure out yet. Been watching instructions on how to install etc. 1- Is it better to install a stick SSD over the board? 2- Or an SSD via replacing the current HDD? 2- Or, making the both is an option? Useless? My HDD is broken, starts up in like 100 hours. I wonder, in any case, do I have to install an OS into the SSD, then install it? Plus, I will add more RAM. Is there any other recommendation like changing or updating any other part? Thanks in advance.

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

Hello ışıl şen, Without know the exact iMac Model you have we will not be able to tell you which is the best option. Either SSD would be an improvement to the HDD you currently have installed. You can do both SSD upgrades, if you go that route we recommend that buy a smaller blade style so you load just the OS and your softwares and applications because it would be the fastest drive. Then the other drive you would just store your data to eliminate causing slowness to the other drive. Now the RAM you would be also upgrade without any problem but again without the exact model we would not be able to tell what is the max you would be able to install. We would recommend you contact us Via phone or email with your serial number to your iMac and we can provide you links to all possible upgrade options. Phone 1-800-275-4576 or +1-815-338-8685 Customer Service/Sales & Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Technical Support - Monday-Friday (8am-8pm CT) - Saturday (9am-5pm CT) - Sunday (Closed) Live Chat Customer Service/Sales - Monday-Friday (7am-10pm CT) - Saturday & Sunday (9am-5pm CT). Thanks for choosing OWC, and have a great Holiday!

@slsen330 2 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc Thank you so much for the quick respond. It's an iMac 27 Late 2012, Model A1419, EMC 2546

@slsen330 2 жыл бұрын

@@poweredbyowc The Serial number is DGKL10ZJDNMP I want to purchase all the possible upgrade options. CPU, Bluetooth, ThunderBolt, RAM, SSD.. And of course, I will need a toolset. I have a MacBook Pro 15" (mid 2012) and a Mac mini server, again late 2012. They all need to be upgraded. And the most urgent solution I need is the HDD to SSD upgrade.

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

Hello ışıl şen, I serial number came up to be an iMac 13,2 which you can do just drive and RAM upgrades below are the upgrade links for you. SSD: eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-27-inch/2012 RAM(Memory) eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/iMac/2012_27/DDR3L For the Mac mini again only the SSD and RAM can be upgraded. SSD: eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/mac-mini/2012 RAM(Memory) eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple/Mac_mini/DDR3_1600 Now for the MacBook Pro I would need to know the exact 2012 model. Apple manufactured 2 with different specification. We would need the serial number or model identifier to provide your upgrade options.

@ntanishita 2 жыл бұрын

Watching the video, I wonder why you have to remove the HDD. You only put a SDD. Teach me why is it necessary to remove the HDD and put it back to the same place later. Nobi Tanishita

@poweredbyowc 2 жыл бұрын

Technically you do not have to put the HDD back in. If you only want to have the SSD in the iMac you can skip reinstalling the HDD. There are customer that like having the SSD with only the OS and their Apps on it because its faster and they store their data on the HDD to avoid the SSD slowing down due to not enough available space.

@articeddie5494 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the 2012 iMacs have optical drives ?

@greebo7857 3 жыл бұрын

No. There was no option for them either. You need an external CD/DVD if you want optical drive capability.

@greebo7857 3 жыл бұрын

@Juan Pina Wrong. They had spinning HDDs, an SSD blade if you ordered a fusion Drive but there was no optical drive. The last iMac with an internal optical drive was the Mid 2011 model,