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\"\"To celebrate Tuesday\u2019s release of the OWC DIY Kit for 2011 27\u201d iMac models<\/a>, we\u2019re knocking and additional $15 off the price<\/strong> if you buy a qualifying OWC Mercury SSD<\/a> at the same time.<\/p>\n

Though the procedure is not for the faint of heart, adding a fast OWC SSD alongside the internal platter-based hard drive that’s already installed allows you to keep your data while gaining the speed benefits of an SSD when your OS is properly installed on it<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for further drive expansion options, though, or if you\u2019d rather have a trained professional do it for you, you may want to check out our Turnkey Upgrade Installation Program<\/a>, which has a number of extra options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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