OWC 1.0TB SSD Upgrade Bundle for 2012-2019 27″ iMacs with a Factory-Installed HDD or Fusion Drive, 1 TB 6G SSD, Drive Converter Bracket, in-line Digital Thermal Sensor Cable, Installation Tools
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Complete DIY kit for upgrading your 2012-2019 27″ iMac’s hard drive with a high-performance OWC 6G Solid State Drive; No software hacks required
SEQUENTIAL READ (MAX): Up to 540 MB/s; SEQUENTIAL WRITE (MAX): Up to 500 MB/s
CAPACITY: 1000GB Useable Capacity, TOTAL FLASH MEMORY COMPONENTS: 1024GB, FORM FACTOR: 2.5-inch 7mm; STORAGE INTERFACE: SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Compatible with 2012-2019 27-inch iMac. NOTE: Mercury Electra 6G SSDs can only be installed in 27-inch iMac models that came with a factory-installed HDD or Fusion drive. Solid-State Drive (SSD) only machines can be upgraded with an Aura Pro X2 SSD (Late 2013 – 2019) or Aura 6G SSD (Late 2012).
Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support; Includes: (1) OWC Mercury 6G SSD, (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5″ to 3.5″ Drive Converter Bracket, (1) In-line digital thermal sensor cable, (2) 2.25″ suction cup, (1) Torx T10s driver, (1) Torx T8s driver, (1) Adhesive strip set, (1) Nylon pry tool (spudger), (1) Screen removal tool, (1) Microfiber scratch-free cloth, AdaptaDrive Assembly Manual & User Guide, 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
Customers say
Customers find the installation process easy with the included instructions and videos. They say the product works well and performs as advertised. The kit contains all the tools and supplies needed, making it a good value for money. However, some customers have experienced issues with the adhesive quality, leading to broken screens.
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Andrew Johnston –
Brilliant Upgrade Kit that makes installing a stimulating challenge.
I have to admit from the outset that I am a technical fool. This is fully proved by me purchasing the OWC SSD Upgrade Bundle in the first instance!I own a 27â iMac late 2013 and noticed how the impressive speeds have slowed down over the years. I am seriously waiting for Apple to bring out a new larger screened all in one iMac. However, not knowing when and even if this will happen I thought I would attempt to upgrade the iMac both as a project but more so as a challenge to occupy me.I watched endless videos on various sites but especially on OWCâs own site. These were wonderfully informative and gave me the confidence to do the upgrade.Having purchased this via the US Amazon site, as it wasnât available in the UK, the kit arrived in no time at all, which impressed me no end.What deterred me from attempting to do this immediately was that the description of the install process being described as âDifficultâ.I opened the box and immediately got cold feet. I doubted myself and so returned to watching the install videos. The more I watched the more confident I felt that I should send the kit back!! But having come this far I knew there was no going back.So a week after the kit arrived. I did the first brave thing and inserted the adhesive cutter wheel into the computer. Again, in my mind, I replayed the videos. Breaking the seal was easier than I imagined and the screen separated from the main body of the iMac with considerable ease.I disconnected the 2 cables and stood and marvelled at the sheer beauty of the internal workings of the iMac. Before doing anything else I cleaned the inside of the iMac and all of the old residue adhesive.Before removing the hard drive I ensured the hard drive contents were transferred fully to the new SSD. This took about 5 hours using a reputable Carbon Copy Cloner site.I then set about removing the hard drive. Having every tool I needed to hand thanks to the kit was a huge help and increased my sense of confidence. The drive was easily removed and the I assembled the SSD into the new adaptor bracket and replaced the nodules/screws from the hard drive surround to the new adaptor frame. Inserted this into place connected it applying the heat sensor and reconnected the screen leads and tested it by powering it up.It was a magical moment when everything worked. I immediately noticed the speed improvements. I now set about adding the adhesive strips. These are straightforward to apply and again there are videos which cover these.I carefully followed the advice OWC give and left the Mac to bond. After 8 hours I reconnected the iMac and it was perfect. A job brilliantly done even if I say so myself.After a few hours of using the iMac I noticed the upper part of the screen had separated from the main body.Even though I purchased this kit from Amazon US, I notified OWC Customer Support of this issue and their response was first rate. They immediately dispatched replacement adhesive strips, which arrived two weeks later and again after thoroughly removing the residue of the old adhesive I then reapplied the strips.Some two weeks later everything continues to be impressively brilliant.The responsive and the Read/Write speeds are staggering. I suspect that I have given my iMac a new lease of life for a fraction of the cost than if I were to have had this SSD professionally installed.Even if I say it myself, I deserve a pat on the back for challenging my lack of technical know how and increasing my skills set whilst achieving an end result that I am truly proud of.I cannot recommend more highly the OWC SSD Upgrade Bundle. It comes with everything you need and the support both online from the install videos and when I needed human support was outstanding.Despite the adhesion issue, I am giving this 5 stars, as despite the sealant failing the first time, the support response was so brilliant that I feel OWC went above and beyond to ensure I was one very happy International customer.Indeed itâs a pity that OWC hasnât a UK presence.I have shared my experiences with friends and have highly recommended OWC products as the ones to rely on.Thank you OWC.
David in CA –
Almost everything you need…
You’ll need to buy an adapter to plug the new drive into a USB slot on the back of iMac so you can clone the drive. I recommend watching several videos on how to upgrade it before ordering. The kit has quality contents. I had some difficulty in two areas, not the fault of this kit. When I cut the seal on the screen, it fell away so easily, it yanked a ribbon cable from the logic board, damaging the cable end. Fortunately, replacements are under $20 on Amazon. Use extra care and you’ll be fine. Another issue was cloning the disk. It migrated all my data but not the OS. I had used CC Cloner software for this, perhaps if I had used the Mac utility, it would have been completed on the first try. My solution was to do an OS download/install right over the data. It took a couple of hours but everything works great now.Being a late 2015 iMac and now a legacy model, this was a relatively inexpensive upgrade for boot speed and operating speed. It boots fully in under 30 seconds vs 90 seconds. I also upgraded my RAM to 32GB. Simple and inexpensive.
KD –
Great product
I reluctantly bought this as a last resort to bring my old IMac back to like. I really didnât think it would work or even hold the display in place considering the reviews. They give you all the tools needed to remove and re-install the screen and the hard drive worked beautifully. So far, the screen has stayed in place.
Amazon Customer –
Incredibly easy
I was very apprehensive about this purchase. The reviews I read talked about the difficulty but my experience was completely different. Watch the video, read the instructions and TAKE YOUR TIME and it works like magic. The hard drive on my 2014 IMAC 27′ died. Dead as a door nail!! I did not think it was repairable for an affordable price so I purchased a new 2022 IMAC 24″. Don’t get me wrong, but SIZE DOES MATTER. The 24′ is very nice but the 27″ is just beautiful and the perfect size, especially for an old man.So I decided to try and put a new hard drive in the old fella. It literally took me under an hour and would ofbeen less if I hadn’t kept referring to the video for support. I plugged all the cables in and then set the screen on the base to see if it would power on and sure enough did. I then used Apples internet recovery and let the IMAC update. I then shut it down and cleaned the inside and cleaned the edges where the old adhesive was. I used 2 paper clips to align the new adhesive strips and carefully placed them. I then was able to replace the screen and set it face down to set up over night per the instructions. THIS IS IMPERATVIE for success. The next morning I carefully set the IMAC upright and checked the screen and it looked like the day I unboxed it. If I could give this product 10 stars for quality, performance and support, I would. Oh, by the way, I took the 24″ IMAC back for a full refund. Instead of $1500 for a new IMAC, I spent $139.75 with free Prime shipping. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!!
Jeff –
Contained everything I needed
This worked perfectly for replacing my screen after replacing the hard drive. It fit perfectly although some care must be taken when putting it on as it is sticky. Aside from a slight misalignment from replacing the monitor, the kit did the job and looks great! I was also able to easily fit my hard drive in the mount. Great product as expected.
RMags –
Right tools are provided
Paul Levestam –
Worked like a charm and great online instructions that make things clear and easy to Suction tool a bit loose at times.
AstraeaMaric –
So I did a thing!! My Imac was on the verge of dying due to a failing hard drive and came across OWC for their SSD conversion. So many Imac users do this sort of DIY for their computing needs so I jumped the fence and bought their kit. Shipping was quick (thanks amazon) and I got it for a steal (179 CAD). Installation was pretty straight forward. Just follow their videos on youtube and next thing you know my Imac is as good as new (faster too!) No more lags and slow processing. If you are looking to convert yours to an SSD, this is the kit you need. (Check model compatibility) ððð Also add some RAM while you’re at it. It makes a whole lot of difference in speed, and post processing photos. The adhesive is great to be honest but make sure that you clean the glass side for adhesion or it will not stick.
Amazon Customer –
Très bon ensemble pour l’installation.
Ryan Sieber –
Yes, this got my old imac late-2012 upgraded to an SSD and made it usable again. All the parts were of good quality and the step-by-step video was helpful.Note: Although this is compatible with imacs after 2012, I would recommend upgrading the SSD on the mainboard / logic board instead in those cases. You may get better performance for less $.My imac (late 2012) only has a SATA-III port connection and so the speed of this drive maxs out at around ~460 MB/s read/write. Check the blog post ‘the-ultimate-guide-to-apples-proprietary-ssds’ to find your best option.I also tried an external USB3.0 SSD drive with a couple Max OSes (Catalina and Ventura – using patcher) and got almost the same speed as the internal SSD. The external drive I used was 500GB ~ $40, so a much more cost effective option for almost the same speed.What I didn’t like about this kit:Didn’t really need the suction cups or cloth and found a cotton rag was much more effective.The drive and the holder were not assembled for some reasonThe SATA extension cable with the temperature sensor was too long and no way to attach other than the plugs. I was worried that after I reattach the screen the cable would loosen on one of the ends and disconnect the SSD. Creative tiwraping was used.Cost – might go a different route next time (external drive or add a ‘blade’ SSD to the logic board)