OWC SSD Install: 21.5-inch iMac 2017

Upgrade beyond the factory 2.5-inch hard drive and swap the main hard drive out with a SSD up to 2.0TB for the ultimate performance upgrade. Utilize our install video to guide your upgrade step-by-step.
Video Jump Points:
00:00 - Title, notes, difficulty level, and tools required
00:08 - Introduction / Overview
00:44 - Part 1 - Opening the iMac System
02:45 - Part 1 - Removing the Original Drive
03:46 - Part 2 - Preparing the New Drive
06:06 - Part 2 - Reinstalling the Display
07:58 - Drive Formatting Notes
08:06 - Closing and Legal
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Fusion Drive Note
If you’re upgrading a Fusion Drive equipped iMac you will need disable the Fusion Drive first, and then, if desired, create a Fusion Drive with the new drive after the upgrade is performed.