Tom Kent Posted May 19, 2007 Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hi im newish to macs - ie all ive done is changed the ram. I am used to changing hdds on pcs. But now i have an Imac intel 20". Is it very hard to change the internal hdd. I bought a 400GB off ebay. I would like to switch it with the 250GB internal. my qustions: Is it worth it? or should i just use the 400Gb as an external (as thats what i will eventually do with the 250) How should i backup? - Make an image or transfer. any tips tricks programs to use Will my hdd work? - http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Seagate-Int...roductDetail.do thanks, if anyone could answer any of those questions i';d be very grateful :D Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/51547-how-easy-is-it-to-change-an-internal-hdd/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mebster Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I'm interested too. But you should rename the title to something like Is it easy to change an iMac internet HDD? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/51547-how-easy-is-it-to-change-an-internal-hdd/#findComment-373706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.C. Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Should work, but you would have to open up the iMac. It cant be too tough opening it. But putting it back together, such that it works is probably another story. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/51547-how-easy-is-it-to-change-an-internal-hdd/#findComment-373879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 You should check out iFixit's guide to Mac parts and upgrades. Just click your iMac model, then the part you want to fix/replace and it will give you a step-by-step guide (with pictures) on how to upgrade your hard drive. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/51547-how-easy-is-it-to-change-an-internal-hdd/#findComment-373899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kent Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 edit : It doesnt have imac Also could i just "ghost" it to an external hdd and then just switch them over? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/51547-how-easy-is-it-to-change-an-internal-hdd/#findComment-373985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.C. Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Just use Disk Utility. Its free and guaranteed to work. You can use Ghost. I have used it. There are several iMac repair guides on the net. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/51547-how-easy-is-it-to-change-an-internal-hdd/#findComment-374023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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