Hard drive replacement on a first generation Intel iMac, performed by Rebecca K from Small Dog Electronics. Questions or comments? Email Rebecca at rebeccak@smalldog.com.
Note: This is an advanced repair and is recommended for Apple Certified Technicians and is for educational use only. Small Dog Electronics is not responsible if you damage your machine.
You do such a good job of explaining. I will remember this page for when i need further computer repair resources. Thanks!
Ergodyne187 1 week ago
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MCconsolegamer 2 weeks ago
Thank you. I've done it today and it was easier and perfect with your clear explanations.
domorose 1 month ago
Thank you so much for this video (and part 2). I never would have figured out the credit card trick. My Chihuahua thanks you too.
nuketech73 2 months ago
Is this the Late 09' imac? 10,1 ?
sardo97 4 months ago
thats the computer i watched this on lol
K1llerEel 6 months ago
That was awesome! Nice job! and your hott!!!!
ERXspot 6 months ago
Thank you SOOOO much for your video! It saved me $125.00 and I learned a lot about my Mac. I had to figure out how to set up a new hard drive for OS X installation 'cause the new drive did not show up when I tried to install Snow Leopard....but a quick search got me to the Apple site and I followed the instructions and voila...I'm up and running...Thanks again
davechum 7 months ago
This video is sooo hot.
webteeth 8 months ago
Hi there, Thanks for the vid. Just a couple of things: On my iMac the aluminium foil just wouldn't peel off. I used brute force approach with a cutter and simply cut the foil.
Also, you don't say that if a heat sensor is available, it should be removed and glued to the new disk.
I did not do that, and now the iMac has the fans on full blast. Doh. I'm going to have to take it apart again to fix that :-(
Laurent48 10 months ago