Installing SSD in a 2011 27" iMac

Sharp2012

Does anyone know of a place that does the above and roughly the cost
I want to keep my original hard drive and use the SSD as the boot drive
Thank you

Cabaal

Would be interested in knowing this as well, got a referb model for my 27" back in December and rather then opt for the referb with the ssd I went for one with 3.1 quad core

[edit] actually screw that its scary easy find a guide via google
http://blog.chargedpc.com/2011/05/2011-imac-ssd-install-guide.html

Looks lot a good bit work work

jonnycronin

took an imac apart once and NOT a nice job to do for anyone

silvine

I took one apart as well. It's was fare more involved that I would have liked but the SDD did make a big difference to my iMac. That said, unless you technical minded and patient, it's not worth the hassle, stress or time. Macs just meant to be tinkered with like PCs and it will affect your warranty.

Typetech perform this service. I think they charge between EUR250 to 300

Tazium

Looks like a pain to do, worst part would likely be dust under the screen afterwards, well it would for me anyway. I reckon it'd be a great thing to do though. I find the Air with the SSD is so much faster than the iMac. But, lack of a clean room would put me off doing this myself.

silvine

It's possible to get the dust out with a can of compressed air. It is a pain though.

Sharp2012

After watching some you tube vids I've decided to add one as a second drive, hope everything goes smoothly

Sharp2012

Finally got around to installing it today and all went well, noticeable increase in speed and start up