

a Phillips #2 screwdriver (to open the memory bay).

Besides of that you will need four very flat screws to tighten the SSD to the mounting kit. This will be a total of $57 plus shipping (I paid about 72 € in total with shipping to Germany plus 13 € taxes at the customs).

The SATA data cable 922-9538 which connects the SSD with the logic board.The mounting kit 922-9485 for the SSD which will replace a small plastic part.The power cable 922-9531 with connectors for logic board, LED backlight, hard disk and SDD which replaces the old power cable.If the drive is faulty, we may still try to get your files but this is then considered as data recovery at different cost and timeframe.The problem is, that all iMac which haven't been ordered with the built-in SDD miss the mounting option for the SDD and the cables. We can backup the old drive and transfer your files over if there are no damages to the drive or its structure. You cannot use your iMac without the operating system so we will install the latest compatible with latest updates.ĭo you want your data copied from the old hard drive? We will install you the latest compatible macOS operating system. We complete all the setup and install all necessary drivers. You can do it by yourself (if you prefer) or we can provide you such a service. The usual symptoms of faulty storage drive are that the laptop turns on but cannot pass the first logo screen.Īfter we replace the internal storage, the next step is to install the macOS operating system.

Request this service if you want us to replace the internal storage of your iMac. If only single of those sectors are faulty, your hard drive is considered as faulty because this is just a beginning of more serious problems. The header is responsible for reading those sectors and translating them into what you see on your iMacs screen. Those plate have millions of sectors that stores the data. If your iMac does not boot start the macOS but it shows the Apple logo, it is very slow or crashes frequently, it shows folder icon, probably the hard drive is faulty and needs to be replaced. Faulty hard drive replacement service, get your iMac fixed by professionals.
