Excellent video + SSD upgrade kit & thanks! Currently migrating data from a time machine backup to newly installed SSD. Things I’d emphasize: Be careful lifting the display and only lift an inch or two before disconnecting video cables. Also, good advice to reconnect the display and test operation before finally adhering the display. I tested mine after adhering the strips to the chassis but before exposing the adhesive on the display side.
You are very welcome! We do our best to provide all the necessary tools, materials, and instructional videos as we can to help make any upgrades or repairs easier. Thanks for that feedback and hope you enjoy! :)
Good question and difficult to find out definitively. So I opted to add it after seeing the fan spin up to max during pre-closing testing. I doubt this case will ever be opened again since it is so old and that is good because the SSD is jammed in sideways and upside down in order to fit the large sensor cable. Not very elegant. I learned the hard way from this experience to say "no" to any future requests for this upgrade!
If I have a Fusion Drive in my Late 2012 iMac 21.5" can I "simply" remove the Fusion Drive's two parts (SSD and HDD) and then replace the two with only a single new SSD? Will a Clone of my old Fusion Drive transfer and read properly on the new single SSD drive?
You can do this, yes. You'd need to clone the drive onto an external first, then onto the new drive, as once you physically remove either part of the Fusion drive, all data is then lost.
We are very sorry to hear you are having this issue. For the best assistance, please reach out to our Tech Support team on the link below. eshop.macsales.com/Service/support
I recently removed my hdd and fusion from a new to me late 2012 iMac 3.1 ghz, I installed a ssd Sata, can I install a blade style ssd and make it a dual boot computer
Awesome to hear you are working on keeping the older machine useable with the upgrades! We do have our Aura Pro SSDs available for the late 2012 iMac models that can be used for that purpose. 21" eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-21.5-inch/2012 27" eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-27-inch/2012
Excellent video + SSD upgrade kit & thanks! Currently migrating data from a time machine backup to newly installed SSD. Things I’d emphasize: Be careful lifting the display and only lift an inch or two before disconnecting video cables. Also, good advice to reconnect the display and test operation before finally adhering the display. I tested mine after adhering the strips to the chassis but before exposing the adhesive on the display side.
You are very welcome! We do our best to provide all the necessary tools, materials, and instructional videos as we can to help make any upgrades or repairs easier. Thanks for that feedback and hope you enjoy! :)
Excellent guide, worked flawlessly.
Fabulous, thanks. If this was my computer I'd try it myself.
You are welcome!
Do we no need to use intermediate SATA cable connector with temperature sensor for SSD?
Good question and difficult to find out definitively. So I opted to add it after seeing the fan spin up to max during pre-closing testing. I doubt this case will ever be opened again since it is so old and that is good because the SSD is jammed in sideways and upside down in order to fit the large sensor cable. Not very elegant. I learned the hard way from this experience to say "no" to any future requests for this upgrade!
If I have a Fusion Drive in my Late 2012 iMac 21.5" can I "simply"
remove the Fusion Drive's two parts (SSD and HDD) and then replace the
two with only a single new SSD? Will a Clone of my old Fusion Drive
transfer and read properly on the new single SSD drive?
You can do this, yes. You'd need to clone the drive onto an external first, then onto the new drive, as once you physically remove either part of the Fusion drive, all data is then lost.
im getting some light bleed now in the bottom left corner after doing a SSD and RAM upgrade, any ideas on how to deal with that?
We are very sorry to hear you are having this issue. For the best assistance, please reach out to our Tech Support team on the link below.
eshop.macsales.com/Service/support
I recently removed my hdd and fusion from a new to me late 2012 iMac 3.1 ghz, I installed a ssd Sata, can I install a blade style ssd and make it a dual boot computer
Awesome to hear you are working on keeping the older machine useable with the upgrades! We do have our Aura Pro SSDs available for the late 2012 iMac models that can be used for that purpose.
21" eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-21.5-inch/2012
27" eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac-27-inch/2012
@@poweredbyowc thanks for the info, The SSD and RAM upgrade alone made the Machine sooo Much faster
You're most welcome! We are grateful to be able to help speed up your machine with the new SSD and RAM upgrades!