1.5TB Internal Drive on iMac

apthai86 · Oct 14, 2008

I have a 24" Alu iMac and recently noticed that Seagate made a 1.5TB drive. I've done some searching around and have not found any information on this.

Can I install the Seagate 1.5TB drive in the iMac without a problem? Or will there be some kind of limitation that I don't know about?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148337

Thanks!

Eidorian · Oct 14, 2008

The hardest part is opening the iMac up to install the drive and them putting it back together.

Tallest Skil · Oct 14, 2008

Yes, you can install it.

Cave Man · Oct 14, 2008

I think you ought to hold off until the Seagate firmware issue is resolved. It seems to be restricted to certain Oxford controllers, but there is a possibility that the iMac's controller might also have some issues.

TwoBytes · Oct 15, 2008

this is a hard to do. if you manage, post back with pics of the taking apart!

Eidorian · Oct 15, 2008

Cave Man said:
I think you ought to hold off until the Seagate firmware issue is resolved. It seems to be restricted to certain Oxford controllers, but there is a possibility that the iMac's controller might also have some issues.

The internal ICH8 SATA controller?

This is the internal drive.

RRW71 · Oct 15, 2008

I was going to buy a 1tb drive and iMac at BB. They said it was $50 for the install of the drive. Might be worth your time and anquish of diy... They want to charge u for os install, but that's too easy.

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