Can you replace the Super Drive with the diskdrive from my macbook pro?

Iv been playing with the idea of replacing the disk drive in my macbook pro with an extra SSD for a bit better performance as its extremely rare I actually use the disk drive.
Would it be possible for me to get it installed into my iMac? The one currently in it is history and I'm looking to sell it asap.
Thanks.

I doubt they would. But there is no harm in asking. At the least they would chrage you a labor fee.
Imac's aren't the easiest computer to take apart. I think the cover glass and screen has to be removed to do any work on it.
you should go to ifixit.com and see if they have a tutorial on changing parts in your model imac.

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