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2012 imac

  1. T

    Early 2012 21” iMac (upgrades)

    Hi, can the cpu on a early 21” 2012 iMac be upgraded to an i7 or is it soldered in?
  2. pbedrosi

    2012 iMac 27" Can't Start Hardware Test

    I just installed new blade and SSD drive, having fan issues (made a post about it). I just want to run the hardware test on the machine. I shut down the iMac, turn on the iMac while pressing key "D", and spinning globe comes up on the white page, then this error pops up.
  3. Dahlia

    Questions about Reviving iMac 2012 — Target Display Mode, Luna Display Unit, Bootcamp

    I have a late 2012 iMac, model A1419, with a dead hard drive. Apparently, this 2012 model can be used as a Target Display in certain situations, but probably not mine! My working iMac is a 2020 iMac, model A2115. It seems that I could spend quite a bit of money just to find out that my 2020 +...
  4. P

    Which RAM to buy for iMac 27-inch Late 2012?

    Hello! I just want to be SUPER sure I'm buying the correct RAM. Memory: 2x8gb installed already 1600mhz Apple's Directions... Memory specifications These iMac models feature Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) slots on the rear of the computer near the vents with these memory...
  5. Souponastick270

    Late 2012 iMac 21.5 SSD upgrade options

    Hi everyone, I'm looking at getting an SSD set up for my iMac, it's going to be 8 years old in December and is still running on the original 5400 rpm non-fusion drive HDD (yes I know I bought the upper spec iMac and cheaped out on the HDD ?) so there are three main options I'm looking at, 1)...
  6. PhillyGuy72

    Every night around 9:30-10pm, iMac Magic Mouse starts lagging - Odd phenomenon

    I can't quite explain this bizarre situation for the past 5, 6 nights in a row now (and happening as I type). My older 2012 Mac - bluetooth mouse runs perfectly fine from the time I wake up around 7am until around 9:30, 10pm...and like clockwork when I notice the bluetooth Magic Mouse begin to...
  7. sibby

    Refurbed iMac - best year for a good deal?

    Hi folks, I currently own a 20" early 2009 iMac with 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 8 GB RAM and 320 GB SATA, running OS 10.9.5. After heavy use (I work from home) it's been having issues over the past year (occasionally needs fresh power cycle to boot up, grey screen occasionally on start up...
  8. Sankel

    Failing GPU in iMac 27" (Late 2012)

    Hi Guys, Since last week my iMac is constanley failing. And my best guess is a GPU-faillure. Also my MacbookPro (late 2011) failed a few months ago, same problem, GPU-faillure. Now with my MacbookPro, I tried to use ArchLinux to configure the EFI and so, to set up a boot without the GPU, but...
  9. Jaymon_

    Video-Port Adapters? What do I need

    Hi, I've been looking into hooking up an iMac Late 2012 27" to my Early 2008 iMac (so it is dual monitor). I am aware that the 2008 Mac has a Mini DVI Port, but the 2012 Mac has a MiniDisplay Port. So, I have two questions. I'm looking into getting an adapter, but I can't find any that are...
  10. 1

    Black screen on Imac with new LCD

    I just replaced a severely broken 21.5 inch 2012 A1418 13,1 iMac screen with a new LCD. The original broken LCD didn't display anything....just a black screen! I don't really have any history on the machine since I bought it at auction several weeks ago with the damaged screen. The machine...
  11. K

    Witch should I choose imac 27 mid 2011 or late 2012

    hi, the 2012 version is tinner but i don't know if it's possible to add a ssd as an additionnal hard drive easily however there is 3.0 usb port witch great and it is said to be 25% faster than the 2011 version but what I am affraid is that if it's fai lthe 2011 versio nis easier to fix or i am...