For anyone out there who has been itching for a new tech video, today is your lucky day! A few months ago I received a request from two of our Small Dog fans, Michael and his daughter Kolani, to demonstrate replacing the hard drive on an original Intel iMac.
While it seems like Apple barely switched to the Intel processor, it was actually in January of 2006 that the first iMac with an Intel processor was released. That means that just about everyone who purchased an original Intel iMac is now out of warranty; even the intelligent folks who purchased AppleCare. Michael was wondering how difficult it would be to replace the hard drive in his iMac himself.
As with all of my videos, this video is for educational purposes only. To ensure a proper repair, it’s always wise to bring your machine to your local Apple Authorized Service Provider. That said, if you do attempt this repair at home it is wise to keep in mind that if you break something neither Small Dog nor Apple will assume any responsibility for it. So, be careful, use proper tools, and if part of the repair seems beyond your comfort zone, do yourself a favor and leave it to the professionals.
I hope you enjoy these:
First Generation iMac Hard Drive Replacement, Part 1
First Generation iMac Hard Drive Replacement, Part 2