You want to swap out the HD of your Fusion Drive out for a SSD.īefore you do this you need to break the Fusion Drive set first as if you replace the HD the blade SSD it was mated to will re-establish a Fusion set with your new drive (which you don't want to do here).Here's the IFIXIT guide as a reference: iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display SSD Replacement. I should also point out you need to completely remove the logic board to even gain access to the SSD socket. Larger SSD's are not presently available from Apple and so far no 3rd parties that offer upgrades are offering SSD upgrades for the newer 'Thin Series' iMac's. You want to upgrade the Apple SSD blade drive.OK, lets hit the different things you have here: If you do attempt this make sure you have the right tools and have a few sets of adhesive strips (in case you need to reopen). First these systems are a bear to open! Many people have damaged their displays in the process in these newer 'Thin Series' iMacs. I would think long and hard here before attempting this.
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