Change the disc ssd end 2011 iMac 27

I have a 'SMART' failure on my iMac 27 (mid-2010). I would like to replace it with a 500 GB SSD.

Can it be done easy enough?

Who should do it? Which drive would work best?

And because of my limited knowledge 'internal' on a Mac, that should do it or where it do?

What should I expect to pay for work?

Thank you to all who take the time to help!

Work on iMac becomes more and more difficult, but an SSD upgrade can be done. On your iMac 27 "2011, you have several options, including.

  • Install the SSD to replace the HD
  • Replacement HD and install a hard drive SSD behind the SuperDrive
  • Doubler data, remove the SuperDrive and replaced by a SSD or another HD.

I would recommend that you contact OWC (www.macsales.com) and use their mounting kit or bring it in a CENTER to have the work done if you decide to do the work yourself is not wise. Here is a video that shows how to install the SSD behind the SuperDrive and includes the recommended tool kit. If you know not everything could be held in your area, please click the following link to find a:

https://locate.Apple.com/country

Good luck.

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