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Yeah, I bought my wife an iMac 4-5 years ago with the standard HD config and it feels almost useless being so slow. My even older MBA with half the RAM and an S
by justjash 8y ago
Yeah, I bought my wife an iMac 4-5 years ago with the standard HD config and it feels almost useless being so slow. My even older MBA with half the RAM and an SSD is much more usable.
- Angostura 8y agoWorth popping an aftermarker SSD (or Fusion Drive) in there.
- systemtest 8y agoI did it once and removing the big glass plate assembly with magnets is nerve-wracking.
- sudhirj 8y agoAnd no longer possible, think the newer models have fused glass.
- rudiv 8y agoReplacement is still possible (I used to work in a shop that did the same) but definitely way out of the reach of users. If I recall correctly, you have to order replacement adhesive from Apple, and when I was working there third-parties hasn't come out with their own replacement adhesive yet (Apple will not sell any sort of parts to users).
- tonyedgecombe 8y agoYou can buy self adhesive strips on eBay, I upgraded a 21.5" machine last year.
- scarface74 8y agoOr just buy an external drive....
- blueberry_47 8y agoMy similar aged, non-HD iMac became unusable until I wiped and reinstalled the OS. (I had been upgrading it in place for years). The process was surprisingly fun, too.