How to Upgrade the Main Drive in a 21.5-inch iMac 2012-2015 (iMac13,1 iMac14,1 iMac14,4 iMac16,1)

Upgrade beyond the factory 2.5-inch 1.0TB hard drive ceiling and install a hard drive up to 3.0TB, or for the ultimate performance upgrade, swap the main hard drive out with an SSD up to 2.0TB. Utilize our install video to guide your upgrade step-by-step and make your iMac faster than the factory.

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Fusion Drive Note
If you’re upgrading a Fusion Drive equipped iMac you will need to disable the Fusion Drive first, and then, if desired, create a Fusion Drive with the new drive after the upgrade is performed. You can learn how to do that at:
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Video Jump Points:
00:00 – Title, notes, difficulty level, and tools required
00:08 – Introduction / Overview
00:46 – Part 1 – Opening the iMac System
02:44 – Removing the Original Drive
03:30 – Part 2 – Preparing the New Drive
04:39 – Part 3 – Installing the New Drive
05:36 – Reinstalling the Display
08:32 – Drive Formatting Notes
08:39 – Closing and Legal