iMac Question

Phate · 11 Jun 2012 at 20:51

Question, if I buy an iMac now and select just a standard HDD in it, does it still have the empty slot for an SSD?

I've got an SSD to go in it, I'm pretty sure it will but if anyone can confirm...

Thanks

Jake

Phate · 11 Jun 2012 at 21:02

Actually found my answer online, mod can delete the thread. Ta!

lamboman · 11 Jun 2012 at 22:25

Just to clarify anyway, in case anybody comes across this thread.

You don't get the SSD bracket if you don't order an SSD. This means that a "proper" installation can only have a single drive. However, nothing says that you cannot use adhesive with velcro (make sure you can find stuff that can take the heat) and fit the drive using that.

I'm not aware of the bracket being available alone.

PR. · 12 Jun 2012 at 10:17

As someone with a late 2010 iMac, is it possible to have an SSD fitted? Do Apple do that, and what's the charge if they do?

Phate · 12 Jun 2012 at 11:01

Mental money, hence why I'm fitting my own.

Yeah you can buy the SSD Pressure plate (is the official name) but I'll just use heat resistant sticky pads to fix it in place

lamboman · 12 Jun 2012 at 15:46

Apple themselves won't do it, however an AASP will, though for how much, it depends on your local provider.