Awesome video. I just upgraded to a SSD following this video on my 24" early 2009. Only a couple of the connectors behind the monitor were different, but same process nonetheless. I got my SSD and the adaptor fitting from you guys. Works great! The only thing the video should mention is to have an OS ready to go. Some people could be stuck with an unformatted Hard Drive if they don't know any better. Before taking the iMac apart: 1. Reformat an external hard drive you may have lying around to "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)" 2. With the external drive plugged into the iMac, powered down and upon booting up, push "command + R" to download your current version OS to the external drive. 3. Backup any/all files to the external drive which now has an OS on it. 4. Take apart the iMac and install the new Hard Drive (following this video!) 5. After installation the iMac will boot up using the OS on the external drive. Reformat the new hard drive to the "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". 6. Power down again and upon reboot press "command + R" to load the current OS to your new hard drive. 7. Transfer files back over to the new hard drive and Bob's your uncle!
@watsontcbc4 жыл бұрын
this external drive OS X install doesn't work - I've tried on 2 drives with no success
@watsontcbc4 жыл бұрын
I didn't need to create an external boot drive, only connect to drive I was replacing via USB to boot, format the new SSD that is replacing the old HDD and load the OS and the backup to the new SSD
@tylerdurden7838 жыл бұрын
1:19 This is a great way to shear off the bottom positioning pin on the glass panel. You should place a suction cup on one top corner and the other on the opposite bottom corner, and then pull it straight up.
@nexxusty4 жыл бұрын
Or the side one like I just did. Thankfully it still holds well.
@nokiahkfans4 жыл бұрын
I followed the video and sheared off the bottom pin. Should have read the comment section first :(
@josiahkaufman65263 жыл бұрын
Yeah... I partially sheared it... Still holding so far.
@leejackson39803 жыл бұрын
I just use one suction cup in the middle lol
@johnkraus89414 жыл бұрын
Why the ice skating music. Great video but music too loud trying to hear the instructions wife's yelling turn off that stupid song
@billlangley1063 жыл бұрын
Needed to take out the HDD and followed the instructions. Worked a treat. Would not have been able to do this video. Brilliant. Thank you.
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
We are happy to hear, we appreciate your feedback Bill :)
@AppleiOSGenius10 жыл бұрын
Looks good, though i would refrain from technician to press on the hard drive, as this would cause internal hard drive issue at 5:31 the fingers are pressing quite firmly on drive. And hold the drive from the sides when removing hard drive, some people may think this is okay and then find out later there had drive does not last long. Like the music
@philjancik46012 жыл бұрын
this video was good. used it for my machine. repleaced the original drive with a new one and it works
@Megachinima3 жыл бұрын
BIG THANKS! Just replaced an old HDD on my early 2009 imac with a SSD I had laying around (using a special 3.5" to 2.5" adapter bay) and it brought new life to it!
@LadyDeath66663 жыл бұрын
I have a mid 2009 9.1 iMac but they replacement thermal sensor cable made by OWC is only for late 2009 and I’ve been told I don’t need to replace the thermal sensor. Did you replace yours? I was told Mac fan control can take care of it and to just disconnect the thermal sensor from the new SSD I want to install.
@yourencounter8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome instructions - no issues at all - 35 minutes and everything worked ! Great Video
@jaspersimkins17843 жыл бұрын
did that include the delivery time of the new hard drive
@bababoy1110 жыл бұрын
Good god. On mac there are like 20 steps on windows it is typically unscrew back panel, disconnect drive, connect new drive. put back panel
@RetroDsk6 жыл бұрын
Ever change the hard drive in an all in one pc?
@user-il1ko7do9x5 жыл бұрын
This video make my iMac get a new life :)
@GabrielRN285 жыл бұрын
Could u have your OS on Mojave? :)
@AaronSpencer9 жыл бұрын
This is a perfectly made video. Thanks so much for the clear and complete instructions.
@DBMassimo5 жыл бұрын
no ssd?
@apersonwhoknows Жыл бұрын
4:23 you didn't even mention the other screws that are on the sides of the hd.
@poweredbyowc Жыл бұрын
You are absolutely right and we apologize for that. Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly pass it on.
@allanpoirier97593 жыл бұрын
It doesnt show that you need to remove a screw at the botton of the bazel, kind of important.
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
I am sorry about that Allan, I will make sure this gets reviewed see if I can get this updated!
@abrahamyang90953 жыл бұрын
When we used the AdaptaDrive do we still need to attach the temperature sensor on the new SDD drive?
@Bismvth7 жыл бұрын
Recently had my Early 2009 iMac breakdown, pretty sure it was either a Graphics or Display issue. Does removing the hard drive basically do the same thing as a factory reset? I can't reset because of dead screen so
@RobertoAngelFloresAngulo3 жыл бұрын
Love the song, it´s pretty cool. Besides, i did the process and then my display now has green pixels all over the screen!!! Any ideas on whats happening and posible fix? Thanks
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear of the trouble! Perhaps double check all of your internal cable connections...? The drive won't cause pixel glitches, so there must be something going wrong with the video cable.
Hi I am a complete newbie can I ask if you can upgrade to a 2 T in this mac and which hard drive to buy or are they all the same? Thank you. Great Videos, you make it look easy
@tribalisnt5 жыл бұрын
Do you know exactly which brand and model HDD to install without any fan issues (firmware on the hdd)? This model comes with a fan issue on some hard drive replacements, i have been looking for which brand of hard drive this model originally came with but can only find the spec and not the brand, as far as i can see it's a Seagate Barracuda with a 4 pin sensor connector but i'm still unsure.
@dizaraa3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this vid helped me repair my Mac.
@QlippothDeejay8 жыл бұрын
how much space can handle this model? would support 1 TB HDD or 2 TB?
@ricardoruiz96527 жыл бұрын
Im confused, in some places they suggest to buy a 2.5" HDD but here your link suggest 3.5" HDD size, i would like to buy 3.5" cuz is lots cheaper than 2.5", but i don't want to buy an HDD that simply dont fit... :(
@kokoro93697 жыл бұрын
MacSales. com thanks 4 your support ;)
@supremeonly7 жыл бұрын
i have the iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009), do i need the 2.5, cos i bought the 3.5 with was big
@markromain4046 жыл бұрын
'Lift up on bezel to remove'. This person has hands of steel. I wedged a flathead screwdriver under top of bezel with no damage done. The LCD cable removal is brutal. Thank God I don't have to reassemble.
@daveninjaneuro70897 жыл бұрын
Have to recycle an imac and I'm going to take out the hd first to wipe it. Good God, there's too many steps involved with doing this on a mac!
@adambialecki26963 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful++++ Just installed an SSD in a 2009 Imac
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
🙃👍
@Ryanahyde8 жыл бұрын
Hi does it matter if the inverter cable gets switched?
@eduard13376 жыл бұрын
and what if you didn't ? and you're now putting it back together ?
@GabrielRN285 жыл бұрын
@@eduard1337 i guess its time to buy a new imac
@pieterjdw2 жыл бұрын
@@GabrielRN28 I did not mark them. Is there a visual to pair them?
@TheLFCFAN201010 жыл бұрын
How do I replace the sata cable?
@DeltaGamer7777 жыл бұрын
Is possible to remove the glass panel in any other way?
@bwest62757 жыл бұрын
DeltaGamer777 why would you try differently? This is easy 🤔
@kauhoketoli.51043 жыл бұрын
Does ssd have to be formatted or is it simply buy and install?
@jaspersimkins17843 жыл бұрын
if its used then yes check theres nout on it
@nicholasgrieco66343 жыл бұрын
can you use a 2.5 ssd with a 3.0 bracket instead of another hard drive for an upgrade to this model
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for asking! Yes you can. Here is everything you would need: eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac/early-2009
@nicholasgrieco66343 жыл бұрын
@@poweredbyowc I was messaging apple and they said to be careful about upgrading the ram and ssd both because the cpu and the computer might not be able to handle all the upgrades well long term
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
We would have to disagree with that statement. We have been upgrading machines for over 30 years to max out the performance. More RAM and moving from HDD to SSD makes your machine faster, run more efficient and causes less stain on the machine as a whole. We would never provide solutions that would potentially cause damage or a shorter life span in your machine! 😃
@nicholasgrieco66343 жыл бұрын
@@poweredbyowc I recently purchased a ssd for the 2009 iMac from owc would I have to format it or is it fine as is
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
You can find the instructions on installing a fresh copy of the OS, and migrating your data to the new drive, here: eshop.macsales.com/articles/how-to-transfer-your-data-from-your-old-drive-to-a-new-drive
@thomasm21074 жыл бұрын
thank you, Your video helped me all the way! :)
@toajames13 жыл бұрын
My LCD temperature sensor cable looks completely different.
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
Hi toajames1! Sorry to hear that your temperature sensor cable looks completely different. This is the video for 20" E2009 iMac; please make sure that your iMac is an iMac9,1. Please feel free to email us at support@owc.com or call us at (800) 275-4576 (International: 1-815-338-8685) for personalized customer service. The Call Center is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (tech 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM temporarily due to staffing issues) Central (Chicago) time Monday through Friday.
@toajames13 жыл бұрын
@@poweredbyowc I used the other Early iMac 2009 video you uploaded and that worked!
@poweredbyowc3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it had worked out for you, if you need help with anything else please let us know!
@tantran19958 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you!!!
@DamianzRojas6 жыл бұрын
can i to put it a SSD?
@DamianzRojas6 жыл бұрын
MacSales. com I want, but i live on Perú
@WantBadtime4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but you will need a adapter for it
@ignaciomanuelpernilmarcos39298 жыл бұрын
CONOCIMIENTO, PATRIMONIO UNIVERSAL
@jaspersimkins17843 жыл бұрын
was i the only person who noticed that he put the old hard drive back in the imac after removing, instead of putting the new one in
@garybrown56864 жыл бұрын
Loose the music... very hard to hear your instructions
@markromain4046 жыл бұрын
Oops, didn't watch that part. Ignore LCD cable comment.
@nekeishar1237 жыл бұрын
nope i will not be doing this upgrade this is wayy to much
@lewiegordon85027 жыл бұрын
it is. but with the right tools, and no interruptions, it takes about 30 minutes.
@bwest62757 жыл бұрын
nekeisha robinson are you kidding? This is pretty easy to follow.
@accipiteroccisor55553 жыл бұрын
Apple sure is user friendly for changing out hard drives, NOT.