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Q: Can I install an internal hard drive in i-mac intel 17" ?

Where can I get an internal hard drive compatible for intel i-mac? I need a larger hard drive, like 250gb or something. Can I install it myself?

Posted on Apr 6, 2006 9:17 AM

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Q: Can I install an internal hard drive in i-mac intel 17" ?

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  • by Glorfindeal,

    Glorfindeal Glorfindeal Apr 6, 2006 10:39 AM in response to swanusa
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    Apr 6, 2006 10:39 AM in response to swanusa
    You can go to a apple service center like CompUSA and have them install one for you. If you buy the drive from them, they will install it for free, otherwise it is like a 40 dollar charge. DO NOT attempt to install it yourself, not only will you void your warranty, the intel iMac is very difficult to open and work on and you will probably break something.


    Glor
  • by swanusa,

    swanusa swanusa Apr 6, 2006 11:25 AM in response to Glorfindeal
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    Apr 6, 2006 11:25 AM in response to Glorfindeal
    Thanks for your replies! Where can I get hard drives compatible for i-macs and the ones which won't void warranty.
  • by Glorfindeal,

    Glorfindeal Glorfindeal Apr 6, 2006 1:55 PM in response to swanusa
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    Apr 6, 2006 1:55 PM in response to swanusa
    That's correct. As long as a certified apple service center installs the drive, it doesn't void the warranty on the computer. If something happens to the new drive though, it is not covered by applecare but by the manufacturer's warranty. I'm not too concerned with this since nowadays, hard drives will easily outlast the computer.


    Glor