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Internal SSD upgrade on a can I upgrade to a Apple iMac Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017 - 3.0GHz Core i5,

Is it possible upgrade from the standard SATA hard drive to an internal SSD on a Apple iMac Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017 - 3.0GHz Core i5, in the tech spec it states its not removable mediator detachable drive. I appreciate it's not easy getting the screen off, but I intend to change the RAM anyway.

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.6

Posted on Dec 27, 2021 5:03 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2021 11:50 PM

Simply use an external SSD: How to Setup and Use an External SSD as y… - Apple Community. Running from a fast external SSD will also mask most issues with only 8GB of Memory.


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Internal SSD upgrade on a can I upgrade to a Apple iMac Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Mid 2017 - 3.0GHz Core i5,

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