can i remove the hdd from imac 7

Can I remove the hard drive from my iMac 7.1


Posted on Mar 31, 2021 08:13 AM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2021 10:09 AM

Then click on the blue text in my first post to see what it takes to remove the drive.


A 2007 iMac would need the original system install/restore disks to wipe and reformat the old drive, assuming the drive still works.

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Mar 31, 2021 08:26 AM in response to dsiemers

Welcome!


Theoretically, yes, but the take-apart can be daunting.


See this video regarding the 24-inch iMac7,1 model (you didn't include the screen size but the issues for the 20-inch 7,1 are similar).


Do you need to remove the drive before recycling, or are you trying to upgrade the drive to something faster/bigger? If the latter and the computer will be reused, then consulting a professional provider is not a bad idea.

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