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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

 

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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.

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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.

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