SSD upgrade for imac

i am using a 2011 imac 21.5", is there any possible way to add a SSD to the current configuration by going to apple authorised stores. i dont want it to be done by some randow guy in a store, coz i have read articles of many unsatisfied customer complaintsw

You'll have to call your local Apple store to see if they'll do that upgrade, or a local Apple Authorized Service Provider. Otherwise, another option would be to send it to OWC and they'll install an SSD (they have a program to do that here).

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Here is the Service Manual:
Manual
See page 59.
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The bracket is the easy part, they also have specialized provisions for monitoring and controlling the HD fan depending on which Hard Drive is installed at the factory. In the 2009 and 10 models the temperature sensor is built into the Hard Drive and if you change drives or disconnect the sensor the Hard Drive fan will run uncontrolled.
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