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iMac SSD Upgrade Birmingham

Tired of your iMac taking forever to start or constantly spinning the beachball of doom? At Dr IT Services, we offer fast and reliable iMac SSD upgrades in Birmingham, transforming your Mac’s speed and performance — without the cost of buying a new machine.

We upgrade 21.5″ and 27″ iMacs from 2010 to 2020+ with high-performance SSDs, ensuring silent operation, faster boot times, and a smoother user experience.


Why Upgrade to SSD?

Still using the old Fusion Drive or a spinning hard drive?

Switching to an SSD will:

  • Boot macOS in seconds, not minutes
  • Eliminate lag and beachballs
  • Speed up app loading and multitasking
  • Improve system stability
  • Extend your iMac’s usable life by 3–5 years
  • Reduce fan noise and overheating

Why Choose Dr IT?

  • ✅ 20+ Years of Apple Hardware Experience
  • ✅ Premium SSDs (Samsung, Crucial, WD Blue)
  • ✅ 90-Day Warranty on Parts & Labour
  • ✅ Proper Thermal Sensor Installation
  • ✅ No Fix, No Fee Diagnostics
  • ✅ 300+ Verified 5-Star Reviews

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Models We Upgrade

We upgrade SSDs on:

  • iMac 21.5″ (2012–2020)
  • iMac 27″ (2010–2020, 5K Retina)
  • iMacs with Fusion Drive
  • iMacs with 3.5″ SATA hard drives
  • Late 2012–2019 macOS Intel-based machines

We also offer MacBook SSD upgrades and logic board repairs.


What’s Included in the Upgrade

  • 💾 SSD Installation (250GB–2TB options)
  • 🌡️ Thermal sensor fitted to prevent fan overrun
  • 🧹 System cleanup or fresh macOS installation
  • 🔁 Optional data transfer from old drive
  • ✅ Full performance test post-upgrade

SSD Upgrade Pricing

Prices start from £120 including SSD, labour, and macOS installation. We use only trusted SSD brands and offer same-day turnaround on stocked models.

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Our Upgrade Process

  1. 🔍 Initial performance check and storage analysis
  2. 🔧 Remove screen and safely install SSD
  3. 🌡️ Fit thermal sensor (to avoid fan noise post-upgrade)
  4. 🖥️ Transfer data or install fresh macOS
  5. ✅ System performance test and warranty issued

Areas We Serve

We offer iMac upgrades across:

  • Harborne, Edgbaston, Selly Oak
  • Moseley, Northfield, Quinton
  • Kings Norton, West Bromwich, Smethwick and more

See the full list of areas we cover


What Our Customers Say

“My 2015 iMac was crawling. Vlad upgraded it with an SSD — it’s now lightning fast!” – ★★★★★ Helen A.

“Apple wanted £400+. Dr IT did it for half, and my iMac now flies.” – ★★★★★ Mohsin I.

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FAQs – iMac SSD Upgrades

Will I lose my files during the upgrade?
No — we can transfer all your files, settings, and apps. We also offer data recovery if the old drive is failing.

What’s the best SSD size for most users?
Most customers choose 500GB or 1TB for a balance of speed and storage.

Can you reinstall macOS after upgrade?
Yes — we can do either a data transfer or a clean macOS install (macOS Ventura, Monterey, etc.).


Book Your iMac SSD Upgrade Now

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