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iMac Mid 2011 - HDD Fans running at high speed
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1814646" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>That's a very ambitious project you're undertaking.</p><p></p><p>1. The HDD that you now have appears to be a Seagate 500GB model. In 2011 you could order a 500GB or 1TB HDD for that model. Not sure if it's an original but the error you're getting is definitely thermal.</p><p></p><p>2. If you replace the HDD, get the OWC thermal sensor kit. It's very unlikely you'll be able to get hold of a proprietary replacement HDD. In case you're not aware, Apple has declared the 2011 model Macs as vintage. I don't know where you're at, so that might vary with your location.</p><p></p><p>3. The OWC SSD kit will include any thermal sensor needed and the adapter bracket with cables.</p><p></p><p>4. OWC and Crucial is our recommendation for memory modules. Buy from them and you'll get the correct memory.</p><p></p><p>5. Repasting the CPU and GPU should be done by someone who has experience with that. I'm not sure of the disassembly instructions but you can check for yourself at <a href="http://www.ifixit.com" target="_blank">www.ifixit.com</a>.</p><p></p><p>Lastly... be careful of how much money you're putting into that machine. You don't want to spend more than it's worth and keep in mind that it's already around 8 years old and can only run up to High Sierra for its macOS.</p><p></p><p>And, Welcome to our forums!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1814646, member: 46727"] That's a very ambitious project you're undertaking. 1. The HDD that you now have appears to be a Seagate 500GB model. In 2011 you could order a 500GB or 1TB HDD for that model. Not sure if it's an original but the error you're getting is definitely thermal. 2. If you replace the HDD, get the OWC thermal sensor kit. It's very unlikely you'll be able to get hold of a proprietary replacement HDD. In case you're not aware, Apple has declared the 2011 model Macs as vintage. I don't know where you're at, so that might vary with your location. 3. The OWC SSD kit will include any thermal sensor needed and the adapter bracket with cables. 4. OWC and Crucial is our recommendation for memory modules. Buy from them and you'll get the correct memory. 5. Repasting the CPU and GPU should be done by someone who has experience with that. I'm not sure of the disassembly instructions but you can check for yourself at [url]www.ifixit.com[/url]. Lastly... be careful of how much money you're putting into that machine. You don't want to spend more than it's worth and keep in mind that it's already around 8 years old and can only run up to High Sierra for its macOS. And, Welcome to our forums! [/QUOTE]
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