Introduction
Prereq only
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Disconnect the SATA power and data cables from the hard drive by pulling them straight away from the hard drive.
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Remove the two T10 Torx screws securing the hard drive to the iMac frame.
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Slightly rotate the top edge of the hard drive away from the outer case.
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Lift the hard drive off its two lower positioning pins and remove it from the outer case.
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Remove the two T8 Torx screws securing the upper bracket to the hard drive.
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Remove the upper bracket from the hard drive.
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Remove the two T8 Torx pins from the other side of the hard drive.
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Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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The CTO Apple SSD drive is located underneath the Optical Drive on the right. If you’re checking for it’s location, follow the steps to remove the Optical Drive instead, then you’ll find the SSD underneath it.
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