
Unfortunately, the display has to be removed every time anything needs to be replaced or upgraded inside the machine.

It describes how to install the SSDs temperature sensor so that the Macs fans will operate at the correct speed. Fortunately, these adhesive strips are actually a foam tape, easily cut with an iMac Opening Tool. This guide also includes steps to upgrade your iMacs hard drive with a SSD. iFixit SSD Upgrade Kit Compatible with iMac Intel 21.5' (Late 2012-2019) - 500 GB Visit the iFixit Store 8 ratings 9699 See more About this item Upgrade your iMac with a new SSD to dramatically speed up your machine: faster boot times, application loading and switching, and file read/write speeds. I checked some videos about replacing this SSD card. The unique design of the late 2012 to 2019 27" iMac (and the 2017 iMac Pro) requires the replacement of the adhesive strips whenever the display assembly is removed. iMac Intel 21.5' (Late 2012-2019) SSD Upgrade Kit Upgrade the storage and improve boot time and read/write speed in your iMac Intel 21.5' Late 2012-2019 with this SSD upgrade kit. When configuring the iMac 27 (late 2013), there was an option for SSD.


A complete set of replacement adhesive strips. Upgrade your iMac with a new SSD to dramatically speed up your machine: faster boot times, application loading and switching, and file read/write speeds.
