Adding 256 SSD to a new iMAC

History: I have just recently sold my old 2010 Mac book Pro and kept the SSD that came with it and and currently looking to buy the 27-inch  iMac and befor i buy it i was wondering if my SSD i have would work as a second HD i can add to it once i get it. I would preffer to have my Mac boot up on the SSD (and other programs)  and have all my personal file (like Pictures, movies, word doc...ext) on the standered 1T HD.
This is what i am looking to get:
3.4GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7
4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
1TB Serial ATA Drive
AMD Radeon HD 6970M 2GB GDDR5
Magic Trackpad
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (English) & User's Guide
I know i can upgrade the Memery to 16G RAM and how to do it myself. I need to know if the SSD that i have (originaly installed  by Apple on my Mac book pro) will work without having problems? Also will i be able to do this myself or will i need to go to apple to open up the iMac to do it for me. if so will apple install a SSD if i bring it in or must i buy a new one with them?

You asked; " if so will apple install a SSD if i bring it in or must i buy a new one with them?"
You are are going to have to ask at the store. I know here in my local area that they is one store that will do just about anything while another is not so willing to do anything with the Macs. It appears to be pretty much dependen on the Apple Store and the personal they have to do the work.
Allan

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