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Inside a 27-inch iMac 5K

Replacing the Fusion Drive with both a SSD and an harddisk

July 30, 2020 -

This month I did an attempt to upgrade my 27-inch iMac 5K. I wanted to replace the fusion drive with a SSD and a large hardisk. In addition I decided this was a good time to upgrade the RAM memory as well, maxing it out at 64GB. I was on a mission to create the ultimate iMac, but things didn't go to plan!

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A (nearly) empty iMac enclosure
A (nearly) empty iMac enclosure
Today's iMac (in two sizes)
Today's iMac (in two sizes)
The Debian GNU/Linux installer was in fact recognised by the iMac
The Debian GNU/Linux installer was in fact recognised by the iMac
Migrating the RAM modules to the new logic board
Migrating the RAM modules to the new logic board
Removing the other iMac speaker
Removing the other iMac speaker
Visiting Microfix in Amsterdam - the local Apple Premium Service Provider
Visiting Microfix in Amsterdam - the local Apple Premium Service Provider

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