iMac SSD Upgrade
The question we get asked a lot in our Edinburgh store is ''what can I do to upgrade my iMac?''. One of the best way to get the most out of your Apple Mac is to get an SSD upgraded. Dependent whether you have an old hard drive ( HDD ) or a Fusion Drive ( Hybrid ) installed in your iMac an SSD swap can give you a significant speed increase, super quick boot up and added reliability .
What is an SSD?
- SSDs, or solid-state drives, store data persistently on solid-state flash memory instead of traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). An SSD internal storage performs the same basic functions as a hard drive but is significantly faster and requires less power to operate.
What's the benefits of an SSD upgrade ?
- Speed and reliability are the main benefits of an SSD upgrade. A regular hard drive has a spinning disk that a read/write head on an arm called an actuator accesses. Data is read and written magnetically on HDDs, but the magnetic properties can cause them to break down over time. Unlike Hard Drive , Solid State Drives don't have any moving elements. SSD are based on NAND flash memory just like the Memory USB Sticks. There's no friction leading to wear and physical damage therefore are working more quietly and don't consume as much power as the HDDs. The data can also be accessed way quicker meaning faster boot times and quicker file read and write.
Are there any downsides on using an SSD as your primary storage?
- Luckily there's not many. SSDs can be a more expensive than HDDs compared to the same storage size. Another drawback is when they develop a fault. Despite SSD's being way more less prone to damage than HDD counterpart, it is way more problematic if they do go faulty to access or recover the files. Regardless, Hex will always encourage to backup your data regularly.
How easy is to upgrade your iMac storage?
- iMac is one of Apple's All-In-One Computer. Upgrading SSD on an iMac involves removing your sealed iMac display so can be a bit harder to disassemble than on a Desktop computer or Laptop. You can buy an DIY iMac SSD Upgrade kit online which comes with tools ( at least that's what they call them ) and download a set of image or video repair instructions of the internet. Such DIY repairs are very risky as the iMacs display can be easily damaged , We highly recommend to have it installed by our Hex-perts .
What SSD I should choose for my iMac?
- Since the swap of the iMac storage drive is a complicated process the choice of the drive should be considered carefully. Futureproofing is an important factor , hence your new SSD should have enough of space to keep you going without a worry. There's also many brands and models to choose from. Hex recommends using only reputable brands ( kept in stock ) such as Kingston , Samsung , Seagate , WD , SanDisk. They also come with different read and write speed.
Is my vintage iMac upgradeable?
- Yes , most of the vintage iMacs have a SATA connection allowing you to connect an SSD. Some of the old iMacs would require a thermal sensor hardware override to operate correctly.
iMac Superdrive SSD Upgrade
If you have an older iMac that comes equipped with a DVD Superdrive , it can be replaced with a compatible SSD too. It would work as a additional storage as supposed to primary storage giving you even more storage space. That's only if you willing to sacrifice your Optical DVD function of course.
Why should I use Hex for my iMac SSD Upgrade?
Hex has been established in Edinburgh in 2008. Since we fixed and upgraded hundreds of iMacs so rest assured you are handing you precious machine to specialist company who know what they are doing. Hex keeps a line of SSDs in stock to meet your need , so installing a new SSD doesn't have to take long. We can also transfer your files and software and install a latest MacOS Operating System.
Get your iMac SSD upgrade today. Get a quote from Hex - Phone us on 0131 221 1117 or pop in to see us on 14 Home Street, Tollcross, EH3 9LY Edinburgh.
By the way we also repair, replace and upgrade Macbooks SSDs and PC Laptop SSD ( SATA, PCIe SSD, M.2 NVME )
