Upgrade iMac HDD to SSD

[mackie8]

anybody tried external ssd as boot drive?
is it compatible with bootcamp?

 

[darkavgr]

anybody tried external ssd as boot drive?
is it compatible with bootcamp?

yes & it works
I cloned my existing internal HDD to a 1Tb external SSD.
I can boot from the external SSD after cloning.

My next step is to swap out the internal HDD.

 

[wukongljh]

Upgraded my iMac 2010 11,3 27" from old 1TB to 2TB Seagate SSHD.

As it's a 2010 model, a special connector had to be purchase. Got the entire change out kit from OWC.

1) OWC HDD Upgrade Kit with tools & in-line thermal for all Apple Late 2009-2010 iMac 21.5" and 27" Models. Upgrade an iMac with any SATA Drive. No Software hacks, AHT Diagnostic compatible. Hard drive sold separately. 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty.
$53.99

2) Toshiba Canvio USB 3.0 Enclosure for all 3.5" SATA Hard Drives. Power supply & USB 3.0 cable included, just add your drive. *Open Box. Original Drive Removed - See Extended Description regarding enclosure clips.* 90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty
$7.75


3) 2.0TB Seagate Desktop SSHD 3.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s (3.0Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s backwards compatible) 7200RPM Hybrid Drive with 8GB Flash; Seagate 3 Year Limited Warranty.
$108.00

Total: SGD285 (inclusive of shipping) , DIY. worked like a charm!

 

[fabianshc]

Hello all! I am looking for any lobangs on upgrading my 27" iMac 2010 HDD to SSD or add a SSD to my current config. I called a company and they quoted me 400 for 500GB to replace the SSD. Also, how do you transfer your bootcamp partition to the new SSD? Please advise. Thanks!!

 

[maserluv]

Hi fabianshc,

Does the $400 for 500GB SSD inclusive of installation and Harddisk.

If it is,. The price is reasonable IMHO. Which shop is that?

Regards Wayne

Hello all! I am looking for any lobangs on upgrading my 27" iMac 2010 HDD to SSD or add a SSD to my current config. I called a company and they quoted me 400 for 500GB to replace the SSD. Also, how do you transfer your bootcamp partition to the new SSD? Please advise. Thanks!!

 

[fabianshc]

Should be the repair hospital. Inclusive of SSD and installation. However, I just called another guy today. From simply mac. And he is quoted me 480 + 190, SSD + Labor on site, for a 1TB SSD Sandisk.

Also, for the former, they can only replace not add. But the latter is to add another one.
I think I will pick the latter.

Update: Saw from Bigram the 1TB is only SGD359.