Apple 27" iMac (Late 2012); iMac13,2 Installation Guides and Specifications
Upgrading the Apple 27” iMac (Late 2012) RAM is very easy. Other upgrades or repair like the Hard Drive or the Optical Drive are a bit more advanced but still manageable. All You'll need is some simple tools, and the correct parts. We then urge you to follow the videos or the Apple manual provided on the links below.
Please see our Apple RAM Memory for Macbook Pro page to locate your Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your iMac, and we'll ship it fast from our warehouse in Victoria.
Please see our Hard Drive for iMac 27" (Late 2012) page to locate your Apple compatible Hard Drive upgrades for your iMac
Please see our SSD for iMac 27" (Late 2012) page to locate your Apple compatible SSD upgrades for your iMac
Apple User Guides for the Apple iMac 27" (Late 2012)
iMac: How to remove or install memory Learn how to remove or install memory in your iMac computer on the Apple support page.
OWC Video Installation Guide for Apple 27” iMac (Late 2012):
Memory Install Video
Recommended Tools for the RAM upgrade:
- Plastic Opening Tools - Pair or
- Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
Add a PCI SSD and create a fusion drive. Here's an instructional video from OWC:
SSD Install Video
Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:
- Heavy-duty Suction Cups
- Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
- Adhesive Strips
Here is how to fix or upgrade the main Hard Drive:
NewerTech AdaptaDrive - Drive Install Video
Recommended Tools
Hard Drive Install Video
Before you replace your original Hard Drive you need to be aware of the heat sensor issue, if you're not have a look at this website.
As explained you have 2 options to fix this:
- Software fix with HDD Fan Control
- Hardware fix with a OWC Heat Sensor DIY kit
Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:
- Heavy-duty Suction Cups
- Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set
- Adhesive Strips
- 2.5" to 3.5" adapter - for SSD installation only
- External Hard Drive Enclosure - Convert your existing drive into an external one First make sure you understand the heat sensor issue mentioned above.
Here is some detailed specifications as well as direct link to available upgrades:
| Apple 27" iMac (Late 2012) | |
| OVERVIEW | |
| Introduced | October 2012 |
| Discontinued | September 2013 |
| Model Identifier | iMac13,2 |
| Model Number | A1419 |
| EMC | 2546 |
| Order Number | MD095LL/A (2.9 GHz), MD096LL/A (3.2 GHz) |
| PROCESSOR | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (3470S, 3470) or Core i7 (3770) ("Ivy Bridge") |
| Processor Speed | 2.9 or 3.2 GHz (Core i5) or 3.4 GHz (Core i7) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 4 |
| Cache | 6 MB (2.9 and 3.2 GHz) 8 MB (3.4 GHz) L3 |
| System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s |
| STORAGE AND MEDIA | |
| Standard Storage | 1 or 3 TB (7200-rpm SATA), 1 TB or 3 TB Fusion Drive, or 256, 512, or 768 GB flash storage |
| Link to upgrade tool & kits | Heat sensor kit |
| Link to internal HDD | Upgrade to a new 3.5” HDD |
| Link to internal SSD | Upgrade to a new 2.5” SSD |
| Media | |
| Link to external optical drive | Get an external burner here |
| PERIPHERALS | |
| Peripherals | Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad |
| RAM | |
| Built-in Memory | |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory Slots | 4 - 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
| Link to RAM upgrade | Upgrade your RAM here |
| DISPLAY | |
| Built-in Display | 27-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Resolutions | 2560 by 1440 pixels |
| GRAPHICS | |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, 675MX, or 680MX |
| Graphics Memory | 512 MB (660M) 1 GB (675MX) 2 GB (680MX) GDDR5 |
| Display Connection | Thunderbolt digital video output (Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays) |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, AirPlay Mirroring, and Target Display |
| External Resolution | Up to 2560 by 1600 pixels |
| Camera | Built-in FaceTime HD |
| CONNECTIONS | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | |
| USB | 4 - up to 5 Gbps |
| FireWire | |
| Thunderbolt | 2 - up to 10 Gbps |
| Display | Thunderbolt digital video output (Support for up to two Thunderbolt displays) |
| Infrared | |
| Audio In | Dual microphones |
| Audio Out | 1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo output jack, Built-in speakers |
| EXPANSION | |
| Slots | 1 - Secure Digital (SDXC) |
| Hard Drive Interface | 2 - 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Optical Drive Interface |