iMac 5k late 2014 plans to upgrade the SSD hard drive, I have a few questions to ask

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• Anonymous10217 May 31, 2019
  I haven't disassembled any iMacs, but I've seen videos that it's indeed OK. It's very simple, just buy a better SSD and replace it (SATA interface) Yes, change. I seem to hear that some models support M.2 interface (it seems that an adapter is needed). If it can be placed directly next to it, it is also possible, but there is a bit of a memory error. Please search it yourself. In short, the hard drive can be replaced.
• Anonymous114 May 31, 2019
  https://www.ifixit.com/Device/iMac_Intel_27%22_Retina_5k_Display Professional disassembly and learn about it.
• Anonymous3243 May 31, 2019
  SATA interface, one 2.5 inch and one 3.5 inch, if I remember correctly
• Anonymous3631 May 31, 2019
  Just look at ifixit upstairs. Just make sure the Model number printed on the bottom of the base matches the one on the Internet I dismantled the company's 14-year-old non-5K model and added a 256GB SSD set FusionDrive, and 8GB * 2 memory. In order to install the SSD, it must be completely disassembled because it faces the side of the stand Not a SATA port, not a SATA port, not a SATA port Hard disks are more versatile than memory, so as long as the interface pair (and voltage pair) has no capacity limit Both hard drives can be replaced as long as you can disassemble them... Be careful when dismantling the screen, I broke the screen when dismantling another iMac (the screen has display content, but the backlight is not on) Before dismantling you may need to buy adhesive strips on the periphery of the screen from Taobao, a circle... I bought it at that time, but I was too lazy to post it back, so I glued it to the top left and right three points with black tape Mainly it's too annoying: In order to turn on the computer and test whether the hard disk is properly installed, you need to install the screen back first (you can't stick tape at this time). When the verification is done, the screen is installed … and taping requires removing the screen again ….
• Anonymous10030 May 31, 2019
  The easiest way is to move the SSD directly
• Anonymous5851 Jun 1, 2019
  1. The iMac 5K 2014 hybrid video disc is composed of a 3.5-inch HDD and an NVMe SSD with Apple's own port. You can switch to a SATA SSD or an M.2 NVMe SSD. If you only switch to a SATA SSD, it is even more difficult. If you need to switch to an NVMe SSD, you only need to buy an M.2 port and an adapter. It can be easily searched on Taobao. Note that some models of NVMe SSDs on the market may have compatibility issues. 2. For the highest capacity, I tried using the M.2 adapter port to switch to U.2, and it was actually tested that 8TB can be used. However, replacing NVMe requires removing the entire motherboard, which is relatively difficult. 3. In fact, look at the videos disassembled by others, or according to ifixit, be careful and patient. It is best to have a helper. It is actually very easy to disassemble the iMac. It can be removed in about 20 minutes. If you are afraid of trouble, the economical choice is to buy a USB3.1 Gen2 adapter box to switch to a SATA SSD. If you have sufficient funds, you can choose a Thunderbolt 3 interface hard disk box to switch to a M.2 NVMe SSD.
• Anonymous10193 Jun 1, 2019
  zealer's iMac replacement SSD tutorial zealer.com/#/video/5886 If there is a Thunderbolt three interface, you can directly install an external SSD without disassembling it
• Anonymous10194 Jul 8, 2019
  If you just want to be faster than the original Fusion Drive, just use the USB 3.0 port to plug an SSD with SATA port. 618 just got a hard disk box + 1TB MX500. It's too troublesome to disassemble
• Anonymous10195 Oct 25, 2020
  I want to upgrade the m.2 hard drive of the same device. Can you share your experience?