IMac/2010: can an SSD be installed after purchase, as an upgrade?

iMac: can a SSD be installed along with HDD after purchase, as a later upgrade?

Difficult question to answer, the short answer is yes but there are ramifications! First is your warranty, this could negatively impact your warranty so if you want an SSD then order the machine with one, it's that simple. Apple Stores will not perform the upgrade, some AASP's will but again you need to determine if the warranty is worth the risk. If you intend to do it remember iMacs are only designed to have the RAM upgraded by the end user, so again look at the warranty and decide if its worth it.
My $.02, if you want an SSD order the machine with a SSD installed and you will have no worries. If you buy AppleCare this will extend the warranty to 3 years and you will have total piece of mind.

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tly_ wrote:
so i can't configure anything after purchase?
No, nothing is user upgradeable.

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csnishimoto wrote:
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In my opinion, that is EXACTLY the right thinking. I believe all you get with a Mac Mini Server versus the base Mac Mini model ($599) for example are OS X Server installed, a quad core i7 processor and dual 1TB HDDs. Save the money and configure your hardware how you want it and add OS X Server ($20) later.
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