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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546
Type
replacement
Thing
Hard Drive Replacement
Title
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2546 Hard Drive Replacement
Introduction
Replacing the hard drive requires separating the display and removing the left speaker.
This guide also includes steps to upgrade your iMac's hard drive with a SSD. It describes how to install the SSD's temperature sensor so that the Mac's fans will operate at the correct speed.
'''Before beginning any work on your iMac: '''Unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supply's capacitors.
'''Be very careful''' not to touch the capacitor leads or any exposed solder joints on the back of the power supply.
[video|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbnhuZoxkI8]
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Difficulty
Difficult
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse and use our [guide|15624|Adhesive Strips Guide] to reattach the display glass.
Author
Andrew Optimus Goldheart
Public
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  • iMac Opening Wheel x1 added.
  • Plastic Cards x1 added.
  • Spudger x1 added.
  • iMac Service Wedge x1 added.
  • TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver x1 added.
  • TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver x1 added.

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  • iMac Intel 27" (Late 2012-2019) SSD Upgrade Kit x1 (featured) added.
  • OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for 3rd party SATA HDD or SSD Upgrade for 27" iMacs 2012 and later models x1 added.
  • iMac Intel 27" (2012-2019) Adhesive Strips x1 added.

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  • In Progress added.

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