I want to replace the 1TB HDD on my iMac with 2TB one, and install a 250GB SSD. I chose a SSD and a HDD, but I'm not sure if they are okay with my mac. Please have a look. Thanks in advance.
1. SSD
Samsung 850 EVO Series (250GB, MZ-75E250B/KR)
2. HDD
WD 2TB GREEN WD20EZRX (SATA3/64M)
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3), 27 inch, Mid 2010
Both drives are fine and will work in your iMac.
BUT: The original HDD sensor cable will need to be replaced as with the original one the fans in the iMac will speed up to their top speed, making alot of noise.
You can choose from:
1: Software to control the fan speeds such as this: http://exirion.net/ssdfanctrl/
2: A solution from OWC such as this thermal adapter kit
3: You could purchase an ODD sensor from an older iMac from ebay (2nd hand or pulled) and insert it in the old slot on the Motherboard.
4: Short out the old cable -- shorting the old cable will make the fans spin at a bearable speed.
SSD: Just out of curiosity where are you installing this? In place of the ODD (Optical Disk Drive) or in the slot directly below it?
Hope this helps!🙂
Thank you very much for your help.
I found a guy online who did the same job I want to do. He used this. http://www.applecomponents.com/items/922-9485_pressure-wall-optical-ssd-mxm/0000 004776?pn=2&cmp=0172&per_page=30
And
Power Cable: Apple Part #: 922-9531
SATA Cable: Apple Part #: 922-9538
Like:
Thats a good place to mount the SSD I did the same - but instead of buying that pressure wall I just stuck the SSD down with adhesive strips.
SSD, HDD for iMac mid 2010
