iMac Mid-2010 27 inch (A1312) SSD and RAM disassembly and upgrade

iMac Mid-2010 27 inch (A1312) SSD and RAM disassembly and upgrade - Much FASTER!

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How to disassemble and upgrade from HDD to SSD and also upgrade the RAM. The iMac Mid-2010 is an old computer by the standard (11 years old when recording was made) but can function as a good spare or secondary computer, especially with this SSD upgrade which makes a really big difference in usability and speed.
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► Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Screen removal
00:57 Screw removal x8
02:04 Lift screen
03:20 Remove hard drive
04:19 Install SSD
06:10 Reinstall screen
07:00 Install macOS - Internet Recovery
08:52 Install Macs Fan Control
10:29 RAM upgrade
12:00 Conclusion
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@Pale5tinian Жыл бұрын

In a world with too many "how-to" videos. I found this one to be the most helpful. Thanks

@TurningPointeDesigns Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I used your video for the install of the new SSD and the fan software. My old computer came back to life. I am so grateful. It did not boot up (white screen with gray apple logo for hours) so I went to another video and learned how to clone my HD to the SSD drive (cloning took 5 hours) Then it booted right up. My 2010 27" works great for what I need it to do. Thanks again Andrew.

@timmchugh3648 7 ай бұрын

Excellent! I decided to upgrade my memory to the maximum of 16GB since the prices have come down on the cost of memory. Your instructional video was very well produced and extremely helpful!

@francisreidjr3788 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, great help in getting this down, I did use the suction cups, used plastic gloves to avoid fingerprints

@jaycooney5766 2 жыл бұрын

Cant thank you enough for posting this, just breathed life back into a 2010 iMac, blazing fast with a 1T SSD and 12g Ram!

@jimclarksenior2180 2 жыл бұрын

Jay, Did you have any problems installing osX operating system on new ssd as described by Andrew? Or did you a different process? I have been unsuccessful in my attempts following his instructions. Thanks

@jimclarksenior2180 2 жыл бұрын

UPDATE: Repeated process and this time the recovery server was able to be contacted so downloading High Sierra. Did nothing different so assume Apple server not available last evening for some reason. Just happy it is downloading today. Hopefully will have same success you had Jay.

@Clow1505 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for you tutorial! My iMac was almost dying and thanks to the SSD and the RAM upgrade, I can use it again. Love from France :)

@nuclearmonster 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tip about holding the screen open with a box! Worked very well.

@vikingwind25 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Simple , direct and yet covers all needed tasks to upgrade this IMac with a SSD and OS install procedure. Other videos on the iMac 2010 make this look like brain surgery Thanks! I am not a computer person and almost missed the fact that you need a connected keyboard and Lan (not blue tooth keyboard and WiFi ) to issue initial commands and access the internet for the fan software download. I have ordered the parts you used and will do this upgrade next week. I had an original hard drive failure and was quoted $ 725 to repair. This upgrade will issue new life to my IMac. Again, thanks!

@Andytizer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

@satwatchers 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant video! You made it look so easy! Lay the iMac horizontal and prop up display for easy access!!! Brilliant! Simple install and the fan control software I didn’t even know existed. THANK YOU

@rbwillm 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative video, everything worked as explained. Thanks very much.

@javaid-LifeCoaching Жыл бұрын

Best instructions covering everything including the fan.

@kamaljitlall9329 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Very much appreciated. Kam

@tanvo5788 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done. Thanks

@NikCan66 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@songsan807 3 ай бұрын

Just found your video and channel today after it was released 2 years ago. So definitely late to the party. I do have a 2010 iMac. Easily upgrade the memory to 8GB within a month by just unscrewing the 2 screws, pull the old one out and put in the new one. Wished Apple didn't made it complicated to add memory and SSD but they did to future macs. SSD were still expensive at the time until the last 3-4 years. And just the worry of messing up the screen put me off damaging a $1,000+ purchased iMac. Now I seen your video and the iMac is too obsolete to use in its current state, it would be worth it to open it up and make the upgrade.

@equima 4 ай бұрын

Great and straight on topic!!! Excellent 😊

@james-qg7hz Жыл бұрын

Very useful video thank you

@carmenmroman2635 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much excellent tutorial

@talldave7799 Жыл бұрын

Nice hack w the temperature sensor! I had no idea about that App which monitors the temprature.

@jordanpaul4327 5 ай бұрын

This is awesome! Thanks!

@h.b.p1197 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@SarduseuSutidu 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lto for your video

@gametraveler2446 Жыл бұрын

Very useful 🥰

@BeeTammo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, couldnt find the link to the MAX fan

@eb1295r 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for this. Il will help me to upgrade my iMac 27' mid-2010 to OS14 with opencore legacy patcher! Very helpful!

@Andytizer 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@dreagonzalez24 6 ай бұрын

bruh 3 days ive spent trying everything , cant wait to go home and try this .

@SeMedia_ 7 ай бұрын

Thx

@bushbwoy1 Жыл бұрын

SOLID!!!👌👍👍👍

@nking2146 Жыл бұрын

My SSD and RAM upgrade arrives in 2 days, thanks to your really great video. Hoping my mid-2010 iMac is vastly improved. Do you recommend a CPU or GPU upgrade on a mid-2010? (I am running a 2.8 GHz Quad Core Intel Core i5 and ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB)

@DJSpydee Жыл бұрын

Going to try this on my FrankenMac. Ty! Any concerns with putting 32 GB ram in it?

@joshua7920 Жыл бұрын

Would this computer then be able to upgrade to the latest macOS version with these space and memory upgrades?

@jessyjaro4214 Жыл бұрын

Can this exactly procedure be used for the imac 2010 21.5 inch model too?

@YLWPNY06 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Imac working like new. Except that I can't download office or photoshop processors out of date. Any Ideas?

@salihgurbuz3604 3 ай бұрын

You are awesome

@BurninVinyl Жыл бұрын

Hi, where I can find the list of possible CPU I can install on it? thank you in advance.

@josepedraza2530 11 ай бұрын

Im doing this Saturday. Is the fan software the same?

@michaelkorba2813 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I am going to do this to my 2010 as well. Is it possible to update hardware on these older iMacs to run current OS?

@eb1295r 5 ай бұрын

Yes, with Opencore legacy patcher. It add all the software needed to upgrade your old mac. You will find tones of tuto about it on youtube. You'll need 8 go Ram on OS12. and 12 go Ram on OS14

@lydiajose3982 11 ай бұрын

Can i ask will all these components work in a 21.5” model? (Same year etc) Thanks 😊

@okezsoke Жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for this awesome video! After erasing the SSD, the installer said it needs Mac OS Extended (journaled) , and did not let me choose the drive. So I had to go back. After that, it did not let me choose other the APFS cos it was already formatted. Then I had to choose to see everything on the top left corner view menu. Then I was able to clik 2 levels higher and choose different formatting settings. I just tought it might be useful to commnet if anyone hase the same issue. I hope it is not a problem that I've choosen a different disc format option...

@frankle246 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Do you think imac late 2009 will run faster with this upgrade or not much bz of speed limit of the old port?

@JustaRandomYTperson 7 ай бұрын

Trust me, it will love you if you do that.

@blueykidz 3 ай бұрын

My screen cracked sadly. So hoping this tutorial will help me replace it

@amytran6020 5 ай бұрын

Hi, i have 2x2gb memory, after inserting additional memory 2gb, the computer wont start, but once removed with the same 4 gb, then its will start. please advise thanks so much

@user-gz1zr4sm2d 8 ай бұрын

Did all the steps but my computer won’t allow me to put it in recovery mode and the keyboard will randomly not work when it’s a wired usb. Any suggestions?

@canikaz 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Do you have to remove RAM sticks first?

@markslima1557 Жыл бұрын

no not necessary

@IPULCOLUMBIA Жыл бұрын

Would it be easier just to clone drive??

@zquest42 Жыл бұрын

Whats the maximum ram that this can run?

@breakncrazy 7 ай бұрын

How long does internet recovery take?

@jimclarksenior2180 2 жыл бұрын

Followed your steps and everything looked AOK until attempting to install Operating System. Won't install High Sierra ...... states "The recovery server could not be contacted". Do I need to reinstall operating system that come on this iMac? I believe it was on a disk that came with the machine and was Snow Leopard. Thanks for your assistance

@jimclarksenior2180 2 жыл бұрын

@fbtd2456 Жыл бұрын

Hello Andrew, after attempting install I ran into a problem when trying to install internet recovery. It seems to be stuck in this mode. Don’t know how to move forward. Thank you.

@lenina12 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I am facing the same issue. How to overcome it?

@albertbrooklyn Жыл бұрын

I performed the upgrade of my mid 2010 27" iMac with recommended 1TB Sandisk Plus SSD, and although the computer once booted is definitely faster but oddly enough the boot time is longer than with the rotational drive. Any thoughts? Update, I solved the problem about the slow boot time.

@Latashamorriscom Жыл бұрын

How did you solve the issue?.

@albertbrooklyn Жыл бұрын

@@Latashamorriscom I went into System Preferences then into "Startup Disk" and selected the "new" hard drive as the default hard drive. What I suspect was happening was that the mac operating system was first searching for the old hard drive than after it couldn't locate it it defaulted to the "new" hard drive. That roundabout boot up is what created the delay. I went from a boot-time of 55 seconds to 23 seconds.......Hope that helps!

@Latashamorriscom Жыл бұрын

@@albertbrooklyn it definitely helps. I have the opportunity purchase the same iMac you have and want to do the same. Only thing is the one I'm looking at the Bezel is chipped.

@emerica912 25 күн бұрын

what is the max RAM gb i can install on this computer ?

@Panic_Kill3r 2 жыл бұрын

If I just wanted to buy the cable for thermal controller for the hard drive what would it be? Would I still need software to control the fan? Can you do this upgrade on the 21.5 in too?

@Andytizer 2 жыл бұрын

I would just skip the cable and use software to control it, it's much simpler and cheaper.

@Panic_Kill3r 2 жыл бұрын

@@Andytizer so I replaced the ram and hard drive erased the drive and the tried to install new OS it gets halfway through be for boot cycling and doing it again. Thoughts?

@electroautoinc6075 5 ай бұрын

Quicm question ⁉️ Can you put 2, perhaps even 3 SSD drive? It has mora sata cables connections?

@Andytizer 5 ай бұрын

Yea you can replace the SATA DVD drive too using a special bracket.

@regianejohnsen 4 күн бұрын

Hello! Please I need help, I did all the procedure, my i mac is working, unless safari, I can`t get it work, always show a message that is not findind the server, do you have any tips for me? Thank you !!!

@lenina12 Жыл бұрын

I am about to do this tomorrow. I have the 2,5’’ SSD drive though. Fingers crossed if iMac allows me to install High Sierra as today it would say it could not contact the server. My HHD hard disc has died as well and I was unable to access anything on this computer :(

@davidbuck2343 5 ай бұрын

Try Open core Patcher. I'm running Ventura! Works great💯🙌

@petertruong83 10 ай бұрын

I was temped to replace my imac hdd with the new ssd many times but i just realize that the ssd was not that durable comparing to imac hdd. I did replace my window laptop hdd with the new 2tb ssd but i was not brave enough to do the same thing to my iMac

@KaliBroBtw Жыл бұрын

Is the ram DIMM or SODIMM?

@martian4971 3 жыл бұрын

我觉得可以买低配Mac，但把内存升级用移动固态硬盘来填补储存需要。

@LiangQi Жыл бұрын

External hard disk is much slower than internal ones.

@Monty_BeGoodToEachOther Жыл бұрын

Gave you like, but I wish you had cleaned or at least addressed those dirty/clogged fans. In general users can expect overheating problems, and shorter component life spans from clogged fans.

@jothain Жыл бұрын

What happens with that fan issue if you install ie. Linux or Windows to that SSD?

@bombadil3724 2 ай бұрын

Macs Fan Control is also available on Windows.

@suspensefulness 2 жыл бұрын

is this imac good to use in 2022

@kaiisreal9499 2 жыл бұрын

For daily tasks, yes. For anything heavy, no.

@xvidasx 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you remove old samsung ram ???? You can leave them where they are and add 2 4gb and have 12 gb ram 🤯

@claudiu1178 Жыл бұрын

Is this upgrade good in 2023 also? How to upgrade higher ios?

@redmoon9650 Жыл бұрын

That’s what I want to know too, I’m not upgrading for the speed or quality, I just need to be able to download certain programs that are not compatible right now with my iMac. Can’t even download Microsoft 🙄

@lenina12 Жыл бұрын

How do I go ahead and install Mac OS Sierra if I get the message I cannot connect to the server?

@aimetek 5 ай бұрын

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@user-hz4qq6wx5y 5 ай бұрын

Hi, All good until High Siera doesn't load - "target is not convertible to APFS" so the drop down window says "server can not be reached"or "will not respond". Do you know what I can do to load the OS please? Many thanks. John.

@user-hz4qq6wx5y 5 ай бұрын

By the way my Mac is exactly the same 27" mid 2010 iMac as in your posting.

@johnnybals3183 5 ай бұрын

What OS X did you have running before the procedure? I guess OS X El Capitan or something? I think High Sierra is no longer offered on Apple's server and therefore you cannot continue installing it. Just my thoughts of course and I'm no Apple expert 🙂

@user-hz4qq6wx5y 5 ай бұрын

@@johnnybals3183 So the OS is High Sierra, same as in the video by Andrew Tsai. But I've found a way forward, I created a Bootable High Sierra Install drive on my other Mac running Ventura, and download it to an external drive, then started the old Mac with that plugged in, & it recognised the install drive immediately and loaded High Sierra. I don't know why I needed to do that... but there appeared no other way. Cheers. J

@johnnybals3183 5 ай бұрын

Yahhh, that's the way, good job !!!

@TheFachschAFT 5 ай бұрын

I cannot download the operating system, always errors when attempting to verify information. Anybody an idea?

@johnnybals3183 5 ай бұрын

@NoName-tx7og 3 жыл бұрын

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@TurningPointeDesigns Жыл бұрын

After internet recovery (spinning globe) is completed, it is nothing but a white screen with a small gray apple logo.

@altonpaige2388 Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand why didn’t you max out the ram to 16 GB?

@JustaRandomYTperson 7 ай бұрын

8gb is decent for a pc in 2023. Loads of laptops have that many and with 16 gigs, you would probably be doing something high performance and I don't think many people do high performance stuff on 2010 iMacs in 2023.