How to Install a New SSD and RAM for iMac

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[BarbieGirlDolls]

Note after the SSD swap, check to make sure TRIM support is enabled through system report. TRIM is a method that helps the operating system free up space. It also helps prolong the drive's life and promote efficient operation. Its on by default if you bought a Mac with SSD, but if you upgraded later, you'll need to manually enable TRIM in the terminal after the installation.

[frankanore]

This is how repair videos should be made. Very well done. Clean too and with Ccose-up details. Thanks.

[alianyclaudia]

I wish the whole YouTube community of creators will make videos like this.

[andrewjacob]

Hey - Thank you so much for this very clear and informative video. I purchased all the items you recommended and performed the changeout for the SSD and the iMac is like brand new! So happy with the improvement!

[garatt]

Thanks Beefmaster, , 2011 21.5” loads and runs quicker than l can click, l was about to buy the latest model but now, no longer required, bravo👍🏻👌🏻

[YourPlanB]

Option Command R P to Reset RAM on boot said around 10:39

[kentfrazier]

I know this is a three year old video but it has helped me. I finally recovered my 27" iMac from 10+ years in storage. I've installed Debian 12 on it but I want to upgrade the ram and HD.

[juststuff]

I must say BeefMaster, great instructions to breathe new life into my 2010 iMac. I would say it is now faster than my 2019 4.2 i7 iMac with its Fusion Drive.

[Honeyicy]

Thank you so much im thai in thailand just saw ur vid, i order tools from amazon (your link) took me 2-3 weeks to get it. finally update to ssd. Thank you soooo much

[iniakinmikhail]

Hello, thanks for the video. But there is a question, how and when did you install ios on a new ssd?

[ThatsBrilliantWithPC]

Very helpful! I just upgraded my memory to 16 GB and I will be installing my SSD over the weekend. Thank you.

[vicgoodwin]

Best video I've seen for upgrading an imac with an ssd and extra ram. Very professional.👍

[chardonian]

Got to say thank you for the excellent video. Cloned ssd from old hard drive, fitted new ssd and ram-computer speed completely different. Thanks once again

[bigpanda]

What an awesome video. It definitely made me feel like I would be able to do this but I need to get all the tools. Thank you for this!

[geekynerdenhoffer]

Wow! Thank you! So, concise and easy to follow. I really appreciate this video!

[_shaunbrown_]

Great video, I’m curious — you’re instructional video on swapping the HDD with a SSD in a 2011 iMac oddly seems more straight forward and simple when it came to the thermal sensor cable… in OWC’s video they appeared to remove the entire logic board. Confused on why this is.

[Scwarzkop]

FYI, you don't need the thermal sensor kit by OWC. You can also install fan control programs that do it for free. That's what I did and it worked for me, at least.

[bazwillrun]

Just done mine...i didnt need to disconnect all the cables, just swung screen out and used a couple of straps to hold it in place and accessed the old HDD easily to replace....left the thermal sensor off and used mac fan speed app...all woking fine

[mongezibuthelezi]

Thank you for this and you even powered it on at the end to show that it works, other YouTube vids don't show this.

[antlearn]

Great video. I’m trying to upgrade my 2011 soon as I get the new ssd and ram.