All OWC brand memory is thoroughly tested and assured to perform flawlessly with your iMac and is covered by a Lifetime Advance Replacement Warranty and a Money-Back Guarantee. To make the memory installation process as stress-free and straightforward as possible, we provide step-by-step installation videos to walk users through the upgrade process and expert technical support, who are more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Since the debut of the Apple iMac in 1998, OWC has offered Apple-compatible memory upgrades for any Apple iMac desktop. We recommend professional installation for these models to ensure you upgrade your iMac RAM safely. If you own a 21.5-inch iMac or an iMac Pro, the memory upgrade process is more advanced and involves removing and reinstalling the iMac screen to access the memory. After opening this door, you can easily access and pull out the original memory and replace it with any other Apple-compatible memory modules. In the back of each 27-inch iMac, there is a small memory bay door that houses the memory cage.

If the drive is faulty, we may still try to get your files but this is then considered as data recovery at different cost and timeframe.If you own a 27-inch iMac, upgrading the memory is simple and should only take about five minutes to complete. We can backup the old drive and transfer your files over if there are no damages to the drive or its structure.

You cannot use your iMac without the operating system so we will install the latest compatible with latest updates.ĭo you want your data copied from the old hard drive? We will install you the latest compatible macOS operating system. We complete all the setup and install all necessary drivers. You can do it by yourself (if you prefer) or we can provide you such a service. The usual symptoms of faulty storage drive are that the laptop turns on but cannot pass the first logo screen.Īfter we replace the internal storage, the next step is to install the macOS operating system. Request this service if you want us to replace the internal storage of your iMac.

If only single of those sectors are faulty, your hard drive is considered as faulty because this is just a beginning of more serious problems. The header is responsible for reading those sectors and translating them into what you see on your iMacs screen.

Upgrade to Solid State Drive (SSD) for faster performace. Those plate have millions of sectors that stores the data. Replace your hard drive if your hard drive is more than 4 years old. If your iMac does not boot start the macOS but it shows the Apple logo, it is very slow or crashes frequently, it shows folder icon, probably the hard drive is faulty and needs to be replaced. Faulty hard drive replacement service, get your iMac fixed by professionals.

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