We had to do some digging and actually remove the logic board from the iMac. We don't like work. Work is hard. But the reward was certainly worth the effort.

Our base-model 21.5" iMac now features an empty PCIe SSD slot, ready and waiting for eager money-saving DIY upgraders everywhere.

This is a pleasant surprise compared to last year, when we were left sorely disappointed by unpopulated solder pads on our low-end 21.5's logic board.