Hi all,
Our mid 2011 imac that we had from new continues to work well most times but has started struggling more lately. We use it primarily for Web browsing and occasional work calls that include screen share.
Someone at work suggested to replace HD with SSD. Is that a straightforward swap? Can I just buy any SSD from the OzB deals and that would fit?
The machine has 2x2GB RAM that came with Mac. Would there be problem if I just as 2x 4GB ram in the remaining two slots? Total would then be 12GB. Not the usual 4Gb,8GB,16GB,32GB increments that one normally sees.
Any help would be appreciated
changing the HD to an SSD in an iMac is tricky, the screen needs to be removed (which requires magnets and a special kind of magic ;))
If you wanted to upgrade Ram that is simple enough, but the HDD you would need to watch some videos on how to do it (i do not recommend doing it yourself) or take it to a mac centre (not an apple store) and get them to do the upgrade for you (they will move the data also)