iMac 27-inch (Late 2012) Repair
Our engineers see the iMac 27-inch (Late 2012) regularly and know its weak spots. Bring it to our shop at 21 Village Way, Beckenham, or post it to us, and we’ll tell you exactly what is wrong and what it costs to fix.
The iMac 27-inch (Late 2012) was released in 2012. Notable things about this model: introduced Apple’s Fusion Drive.
iMac 27-inch (Late 2012) at a glance
| Released | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 / i7 (Ivy Bridge) |
| Display | 27-inch 2560×1440 |
| Storage | 3.5-inch hard drive or Fusion Drive |
| Memory | four SO-DIMM slots with a user-access door |
| Latest macOS | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
| Model number | A1419 (printed on the underside or back) |
Not sure this is your Mac? Click the Apple menu → About This Mac: the name, screen size and year shown there should match this page, and the model number A1419 is printed in small text on the base or back.
From our workshop
The RAM door on the back makes memory upgrades simple, and replacing the hard drive with an SSD is the single best upgrade for this model.
What faults do you fix on the iMac 27-inch (Late 2012)?
- Overheating from dust build-up
- Slow 5,400rpm hard drive or failing Fusion Drive – an SSD upgrade makes a huge difference
- Glued-on screen that has to be removed carefully to work inside
- Power supply failures
Repairs and upgrades for this model
- Screen and display repairs (the screen is bonded on, so it needs care to open)
- Power supply and start-up faults
- SSD upgrades – one of the best-value upgrades for this model
- Memory (RAM) upgrades
- Liquid damage treatment and logic board repair
- Virus, malware and slow-Mac clean-ups, macOS reinstallation
- Data recovery and transfer to a new Mac
Can you recover data from my iMac 27-inch (Late 2012)?
Because the drive is removable, a dead logic board rarely means lost files – we take the drive out and copy everything off. Failed drives go to our in-house data recovery service.
Is it worth repairing my iMac 27-inch (Late 2012)?
Being limited to macOS 10.15 Catalina, it is best kept for lighter use. We are happy to repair it, and if the fault is serious we will focus on getting your files back safely.
How do I book a iMac 27-inch (Late 2012) repair?
Please call 020 8658 4366 before you come: we see customers by appointment, Monday to Saturday, 9am–6pm. Mail-in repairs are available too. Diagnostic fee £54 inc. VAT.
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