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iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2544 Teardown

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  • So, ummm...

  • See these traces on the board here?

  • See this other hole on the left?

  • Looks like this is where Apple's proprietary SSD connector should reside.

  • Placing the SSD from the 13" MacBook Pro Retina Display confirms this notion. If the shoe fits...

  • We purchased the "bargain-basement" version of the iMac. We're assuming that the more-expensive version—one that has the built-to-order Fusion drive option—has this connector soldered onto the board, and a 128GB SSD placed into said connector.

  • Looks like there'll be no love for our awesome dual-drive kit from this iMac generation. :(

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