Can I install an aftermarket SSD in a 2011 iMac?

[g-boac]

If I wanted to install an aftermarket SATA3 SSD in my 2011 iMac BTO which has the SSD+2TB HDD option in place of the Apple SSD. . .can I do this, or will this lead to the whole high-speed fan issue the HDDs are plagued with?

thanks,
Mark

 

[Dresevski]

You can do this and it is very easy to do so. There's another thread in here about a guy who did exactly this with an Intel 510 I believe. Just take of the glass and screen, unscrew and replace the SSD, plug the cords in and reverse the process. Simple and it will be SATA III!

 

[g-boac]

thanks for the quick reply!! To be clear, I'm familiar with and comfortable with the actual physical procedure. My question lies with whether I can do so and not cause the fan issue / bad temp sensor readings that replacing the HDD would cause.

 

[Dresevski]

What does your current temp for the SSD say? You should try to find that other thread but I don't remember reading about any issues. The fans are only controlled by the HDD, therefore the SSD doesn't affect them. Also, aftermarket SSD's show up at 263F which is why I want to know what your iStat Pro says currently with the stock SSD.

 

[Dresevski]

I haven't reread it but: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1178786/

That's the one I'm talking about.

 

[g-boac]

got it - that thread has all the info I'm looking for. Thanks!!