Re: [sussex_mug] Can I resuscitate an iMac from 2008?

2018-06-01 Thread 'Chris Webb' via Sussex Mac User Group
Adam, If you get your SSD from Crucial.com, they sell a kit which includes the SSD of your choice along with an “Icy Box” 2.5” to 3.5” carrier which goes in place of the existing HDD. The installation is relatively simple but if you’re doing it yourself, a pair of vinyl gloves is pretty essent

Re: [sussex_mug] Can I resuscitate an iMac from 2008?

2018-06-01 Thread mac98aop
Ok, so I've found El Capitan on apple.com, but YouTube suggests the SSD installation isn't as easy as I'd like it to be suction cups, mounts, lots of screws I'll see if I can find a local 'Sam' ;) On Friday, June 1, 2018 at 9:05:28 AM UTC+1, mac98aop wrote: > > Thanks all. > > Yes, I'm

Re: [sussex_mug] Can I resuscitate an iMac from 2008?

2018-06-01 Thread mac98aop
Thanks all. Yes, I'm a "Sam says SSD" convert - years ago I trusted his counsel that installation in Early 2011 MBP was easy and I've never looked back. I'm still on Mavericks too, so it really does fly! So, two quick iMac questions: - I recall SSD in an iMac isn't as easy, and therefore perh