2010 iMac 27" Graphics Card Replacement | MicBergsma
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- In this video I am going to show you how to replace the graphics card on 2010 iMac 27"
I upgraded from 512gb to 1gb graphic card... it's called "iMac 27" Video Card ATI Radeon HD 5750 1gb" - can be found here amzn.to/2Vsg9kt
My iMac specs in this video:
27 inch, mid 2010
processor 2.93 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 16 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Startup disk Macintosh HD
Graphics ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB
Filmed by Mitch + Lori Bergsma
Edited on Final Cut Pro X on Mac
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2010 iMac 27" Graphics Card Replacement | MicBergsma
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I upgraded from 512gb to 1gb graphic card... it's called "iMac 27" Video Card ATI Radeon HD 5750 1gb" - can be found here @t
And did you have to do some extra stuff like load other software to make the Imac work correctly?
Subtitles should NOT be "burned ⁄⁄ rendered ⁄⁄ etc." WITH-IN the Video itself. The best way is to add them SEPARATELY to the video. That way, the Transcription-Tex is editable, which means: MORE viewers INTERNATIONAL, since they would translate the TEXT only to their Native Languages ⁄⁄ Mother-Tongue. On YOUR end: more LIKES and potentially more SUBSCRIPTIONS.
I'd argue this is one of the best repair guides I have ever seen! Nicely done MicBergsma!
CyclingSargentBeardface Thank you very much! 🙌🏼
I enjoyed seeing the sign language as well. Made the video very different from others.
Definitely YES !
@@WarriorsPhoto That's true !
@@MicBergsma Yeah it's great. Imagine my suprise when I found it googling :-)
As a former apple tech, it’s nice to see such a thorough, detailed instructional video. Nice job!
Good question: is there a kind of list showing different informational icons / images and their meaning that can pop up after turning on an iMac, and after the apple & file / iOS loading icon / image appear? Thank you 🤓
This is probably one of the clearest and easiest to follow repair video I've ever seen. Probs to you my friend!
The smartest guy on TH-cam!!!!
Hello
Thank you for your great video, it was precious to me to repair my iMac 27" late 2009. Once the subset containing the graphics card extracted, I removed the graphics card, and its old thermal paste and have bake it for 8 minutes at 200° C. Then new thermal paste, reassembly at all and hop, it works!
Cheers !
Jean-Yves (from France)
i just watched this on my tv, and thought the video was so good, i had to log in to my computer and thank you for posting this. other tutorials are twice as long and offer a lot less. you're killing it dude. thank you for this video!
You're welcome!! Thank you for the comment!
You didn't pop an SSD in while you were in there? ;) Great channel BTW!
Ahh yes I almost did... but trying not to spend more money right now... saving up for a big move later this year :-O Thanks!
The problem is the mount is too small. I have an old 60GB OCZ SSD taped in mine lol.
If anyone does try and update to an SSD, emergency boot OSX from a USB stick to format the drive. I couldn't set the partition table in my Linux and wasted sooooo much time with it :(
@@MicBergsma Did you buy a new mac (and what)? :D
Two tips: please don't use the bubble plastic sheet due to the static electricity accumulating in them; and make sure there is absolutely NO hair or anything on either LCD screen or glass cover. Otherwise, they will drive you crazy!
It's too bad that you didn't choose to replace HDD with SSD at the same time. The 1TB SATA-III SSD isn't as expensive as you think. Switching to SSD does improve the iMac's performance ENORMOUSLY! It's like getting a second wind for my eight-year-old iMac. Please don't wait until the HDD fail.
I replaced the original HDD in my Mid-2010 iMac 27" three years ago. The HDD was starting to exhibit the forthcoming HDD failure (the same warning code repeating in Console and increasingly incessant beach ball spinning).
I didn't have the suction cups and wasn't going to pay for them when I would use them once. I used the thinner plastic driver's licence to pry the glass cover off the body. I held my breath the whole time because I was afraid of breaking the cover or LCD screen. I couldn't believe how HEAVY the LCD screen was! I also used this opportunity to clear the accumulated dust with compressed air.
To this day, my iMac performs flawlessly, and I don't see the need to replace it soon.
Great video, by the way!
Hey InTeCredo!
Thanks for the tips! Good to know about bubble plastic sheet thing.
Ah yeah I almost bought SSD to replace but decided to wait a little bit... WD or Samsung? can't decide which to get..
That's pretty cool about driver's plastic trick! Yeah I wouldn't buy suction cups just for this project... camera suction cups works great haha.
Yeah I was surprised how heavy LCD screen was... wondering if the newer LCD screen in 2015 and up is lighter? I haven't tried one yet.
That's awesome to see 8 years old iMac working very well! I don't see myself selling it at all yet too!
Have a good day!
You are an excellent communicator. That is the best demonstration of the mechanics and connections for this job that I have seen yet! Now I'm going do my thermal paste restoration actually knowing what the connectors and screws look like.
This sets the bar for how-to videos!
Thank you sir 💃💃💃
This is one of THE BEST how to videos I've ever seen! Excellent camera work, highlighting the screws, the way you "wiggle" a piece a few times before removing...etc! Excellent job and thank you!
Excellent repair video. One of the best I've seen.very clear, straightforward. Beautiful lighting and sharp focus. New subscriber for sure!
Amazing! Perfect guide, I had no idea it’s so easy to replace the video card, thank you so much! ❤️
So, 2 years later, does the graphic card still works ? Because I replaced mine and didn't last 2 years. Apparently it is a common known problem but there is no replacement program solution. I hate Apple.
What if they put the screws that hold the graphics card bracket in the wrong way? It looks like the screws are in backwards and need to be unscrewed from the other side behind the motherboard! Help!
The best guide of GPU swap on iMac I've ever seen. Thank you, buddy!
I have a late 2009 iMac still going strong! I think every year this is the year it's gunna die, yet it hasn't yet lol
Mind if I ask how much did the card cost you? And as it was a like for like graphics card I assume no performance upgrade other than it now working correctly?
That's awesome about your iMac! I think mine went bad from overheat or heavy editing killed it? No idea haha... The 1GB card only cost me $200, nothing upgrade... I want to go bigger but decided to stay like stock... give it to my wife when I get a new iMac... 4k video is hurting this iMac a lot so I have to do some simple editing without color correction and stuff. It's working awesome now, I am typing on here by using this iMac :)
MicBergsma ahhhhj happy wife happy life eh ;)
Yeah my iMac gives me the finger when I try to edit 4K so I stick to 1080 until 4K becomes the norm, think we are a way off yet! ;)
Thanks for the reply too buddy, much appreciated and watched you for years! Like getting a letter from a celebrity lol
MicBergsma how can I contact you about my iMac. i'm deaf. I need graphic card replacement but just am having hard time finding new part. Thanks
Business email is at the bottom of the description
One of the best iMac repair videos Ive ever seen! Thank you and keep up the good work!!
michael diaz thank you for the comment!! You’re welcome and I will! 😄🤙🏼
I did all this but now the screen doesn't turn on. But the computer still sounds like it runs. Is there a plug that makes the screen work?
Hello good night
I have a problem with my 27 inch imac, mid 2011
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro
The AMD Radeon HD 67970M 124 MB HD Graphics card no longer works
can you help me which model of graphics card to change
can put NVIDIA GTX 765M, or better?
It is your first time doing this Mic? Great job!
Alfredo Avila yes thanks! I couldn’t find a good video anywhere so I made one haha... I replaced a hard drive on iMac 24” long time ago too. Fun project! 😄🤙🏼
This is absolutely the best, most well laid out repair video I have seen. It gives me confidence to attempt a repair on mine once I can secure a replacement video card.
I'm glad you wrote that it's the 2010 model iMac. I have the 2011 and the graphic card removal is COMPLETELY different, like, the WHOLE LOGIC CARD needs to be lifted out! Please emphasis this difference between the models, if you know.
Thanks for the comment. Two 2011s here to disassemble and bake GPUs 😞
LOVE UR ATITUDE MAN KEEP ON GOING NICE GUIDE SUSCRIBED........
Bummer, I've got a 2011 iMac and the Torx screws are on the other side of the GPU so had to completely dismantle m/board etc... just don't go there unless you like pulling cables out of everything
Awesome Awesome Awesome work, brother!!!
the best guide I've seen!!!! hello from Panamá!!!!
Thank you!! 😄🙌🏼
Thanks a lot! Learning sign language too
I'm not deaf....yet! Butt loosing my hearing due to loud noises over the years. I really appreciate the overlay of captions and the mapping of screws and cable locations. I've done technical work all my life and this is a VERY refreshing how to video tutorial! I appreciate all the effort you put into this.
I acquired a A1312 emc 2429. Complaint was loss of video, I noticed that it was really hot exhaust air coming from it, I hit it with compressed air and started it up and ran a video test video for over 24 hours and never lost video. The exhaust temp was upwards of 130° . I put the thing on the shelf, recently I order some thermo paste Arctic Silver to reapply to all the heat-sink surfaces. I wanted to refresh my memory about getting into this machine when I came across your video. Thank you!
My iMac has vertical stripes that switch to a checkered glitchy pattern and it doesn't start up. Does that mean I have to replace the graphic card?
I had the same issue, it is common, you can start your computer in safe mode in case you need to access information. You can repair the graphics card, there is a TH-cam video on how to do it, it worked for me and I saved money not buying another card
Very heartening for a techie-noob to see a video that's clear, succinct and approachable.
It just shows that with some clear-headed focus, patience (and a few of the right tools) you can do yourself what a shop would charge you over £250 to do.
Thank you, MicBergsma.
"Brevity is the soul of wit", and all that...
Love watching u in action
Oh really? that's cool to know! Thanks!
Any chance you can do similar video with mid-2011 27" iMac? It's substantially different in terms of connector layout
I was so confused by other video. This video helped my ADHD mind to understand things so clearly. Thanks!!!
That was awesome! Just what I needed thanks!
This excellent guide shows a clear understanding that most folks, even those experienced with electronics, can be tripped up by seemingly little details, which he goes out of the way to demonstrate. Outstanding video and application of visual aids!
Unfortunately my imac 27 doesnt have the 3 screws
Same model but no 3 screws
Instead they seem to be screwed in from the back 9f the motherboard--so that has the come out first!!!!!
I have the iMac at the end of 2009 10.1 core 2 Duo, 27''
what type of processor do you recommend that I finally buy to boost my iMac.
This video should be required watching for anyone wanting to make a "how to" tutorial of dismounting any gear... 5 stars... attention to detail is just what a diy-er would need.
Wow, why didn`t I find this channel sooner? Subbed immediately! Great job!!
The skinned knuckles .....
total badass
lmao I broke my 2011 imac his logic board in the proces, I bought a 2010 27 iMac and I now have learned my lesson
I usually struggle with these 'how to fix' guides but this one is so simple and clearly presented even i managed without screwing up.
I needed this TODAY! What an amazing guide!
Hello, great video. I have the exact same model iMac and I'm wondering if my GPU is shot. My iMac just keeps restarting, gets halfway through the start up sequence and reboots itself over and over. Can't boot into internet recovery or any external startup disk. Could this be a GPU problem? What happened to your iMac that caused you to diagnose the GPU as the issue? Thanks!
Andy, I have a Mid 2011 iMac 27” that is showing the same problem. I have spent days reading everything I could on the issue, and have tried everything (keyboard commands, tried USB bootable MACOS, etc. Still unable to fix. Have same “repeated self rebooting” or “gets to 70% of boot, showing apple logo, then restarts or white screen.” Did you find a good solution for yours?
Andy Deitrich Andy, I have a Mid 2011 iMac 27” that is showing the same problem. I have spent days reading everything I could on the issue, and have tried everything (keyboard commands, tried USB bootable MACOS, etc. Still unable to fix. Have same “repeated self rebooting” or “gets to 70% of boot, showing apple logo, then restarts or white screen.” Did you find a good solution for yours?
@@steadmanuhlich6734 My solution was to sell it for parts. :) I didn't want to attempt the graphics card replacement, it wasn't my main machine and didn't want to sink any more money into it.
I have to say this was a very detailed and the camera work was one of the best. great job.
Subtitles should NOT be "burned ⁄⁄ rendered ⁄⁄ etc." WITH-IN the Video itself. The best way is to add them SEPARATELY to the video. That way, the Transcription-Tex is editable, which means: MORE viewers INTERNATIONAL, since they would translate the TEXT only to their Native Languages ⁄⁄ Mother-Tongue. On YOUR end: more LIKES and potentially more SUBSCRIPTIONS.
I have a late 2009 is there a Nvidia GPU i can replace the HD4859 with?
great video Mitch! Are you still using this computer with the 1 gb video card? How did it work with FCPX?
Hey just found your Channel and immediately startet watching youre Videos I Love them. Just wantet to let you know how good your Videos are and what A Great Guy you are. ☺️
Great guide!! The last cable you removed from the motherboard (?) just before you removed the LCD screen was thin / small! The new GPU, was it an upgrade to the old one? A replacement, yes, but was it a step up? Thank you 🤓 yeah! Just read your short note from 512 to 1GB!
You sir MicBergsma are fantastic! Your video helped me tons replacing the graphics card on my 27" 2010! The only struggle was getting that graphics card sensor back home! Frustrating but got it done in the end. Happy New Year to you my friend!
MicBirgsma, thanks a lot for sharing this video, clear and simple. My mid2010 imac (27 inch, 2.8 GHz, Intel Core i5; ATI Radeon HD 5750 1024 MB graphics) is showing signs of graphics card failure, horizonal bands appear at random vertical locations, at random times, happens every 10 seconds or so, appears as a flash. Now the challenge of finding a replacement card from a reputable source. I am wondering if it is simply a problem with the synch cable, that it just needs re-inserting, or that the fan (part of the graphics card assembly) is full of dust and not removing the heat well enough. No luck so far with new replacement card here in New Zealand where I live, still looking. Any help would be appreciated.
Now is 2020 do you still recommend a iMac 27 mid 2011 I wanna buy one
Imac 2011 with upgraded video card in order to support METAL function.
iUrbex iUrb hi what does that mean as I would like to replace mine also?
@@lovebeingawake8549 whats your motherboard model number or iMac version( an example A1312,etc..)? Mojave, Catalina support METAL video card for graphic acceleration.
More to the GPU Upgrade here: forums.macrumors.com/threads/2011-imac-graphics-card-upgrade.1596614/
@@iurbexiurb6637 Hi , Thanks for reply . Model No. A1312 Serial W80442LFHJX. RUNNING SIERRA. Is that info useful?
You are the best! Idol !! thank you very much... but let me please ask you a question... i have a 5670 on my 2010 iMac with 512 MB and i am thinking of upgrading to a 6950 with 2GB. Is it worth it? Will it work with the same heatsink (of the old card)? Thank you once again!!!
Holding my breath that the Imac a friend just dropped off to give me a challenge looks like this one inside. MOst of the videos are for upgrading which includes breaking, cutting and grinding. I'm simply replacing the graphics card because I just want it to work again.
I had to replace the motherboard on another neighbor's Imac a few years ago using a different video. Suprisingly for my 70+ year old self, when it hit that power button and the Apple logo came on I think I wet myself.
Not that hard but I took lots of photos and made lots of notes about wire placement for that one
I'd like to upgrade my ATI Radeon HD 5670 512 MB Graphics card to something more suitable, such as a 2gb- can't quite find anything that offers compatibility with my 2010 iMac 21.5 inch. Could you link me :) This clear and concise tutorial is going to guarantee a safe upgrade
super helpful video. I have referred to it numerous times as I pulled the 512 GPU, removed my HDD for files I wanted, then to put back together. I have an imac with a 256, which is ridiculous..1gb should be standard, at least, apple over charges and under delivers and with a 1 yr warranty. WTF?
Great video. I have been replacing my mid 2010 logic board on my 27" iMac. I somehow have an extra tiny cable that needs a home along the top of the logic board. Do you have another video showing closeup all the connectors of this logic board? Or even pictures?
Whoaaaaaa! I appreciate what you're doing nice Thanks
I must say your video is very easy to follow and well explained! I have a 21.5 inch Mac desktop, and yesterday I got the dreaded black screen. I have completed all the "helps" needed to reset, and still nothing. Apple says more than likely its the graphic card, (crying). Im currently trying to locate someone in my area to repair it, but I did see through research that the 2010 had a recall? Do you know how I can get anymore info on that? Apple failed to tell me this also, imagine that?
Hi, is it possible upgrade with amd HD 6970M of iMac A1312 2011?
I've broken graphicport... maybe anyone knows where i can buy it? There are o lot logical board for parts on ebay.com 40-80 usd. But i need only this gpaphic port to sold it. Anybody?
Hi. I have an iMac 2010 high Sierra no boot spinning. iMac can not be in the safe mode,after the reinstall the software can not complete the installation. I Took out the shuttle and hold power button and again no boot. Problem motherborard ,Ssd, Gpu ? Please help me
im almost 3 yrs later on this video, but i must say...i do agree that this is the best, or one of the best and clearest video of a hardware upgrade ive seen from start to finish. anyone know if a graphics card in an imac between 2012-2015 will work in an imac 27 2010?
At 4:50 you swap the GPU, but the link you gave us shows a completely different looking part. The part also has one bad rating and none others. I’m stuck now...
Please help
HI there I recently upgraded my GPU to a 2GB radeon one but the 4 legged metal thin that goes right on top of the GPU and underneath the sink holder does not fit on the new GPU and i left it out. It seems to be working dine but im not sure if it's gonna damage anything if i leave it like that? also do you know what the part is called by any chance? As i would try to find one that fits if I only knew the name of the part hah - ( i tried with GPU underside bracket screwhole thing with no luck unfortunately hah) Thanks in advance!
Nice Job my friend !!! EXCELLENT vidéo image quality, very god to understand how to ! THANK YOU ; ).
I’m a carpenter and a tattooist. I have an 2009-2010 iMac. 27 “ like that one. Is a graphics card and a video card the same thing? Also, where can I get a video card for it. I had taken it to the apple store and they diagnosed it but refused to work on it. I like this computer and it has a lot on it I need.
Hi wonder if u could help my imac 27 was running I know there a gpu fault not used machine I couple of years pram battery died have replaced that but not getting any of the 4 legs on logic board like no power could power supply gone bad ?
I have the EXACT model, I am interested in your video.
Very, very, well done! You should teach everyone else how to make perfect how-to videos!
Great vid, quick question. What about on a 2011 27 inch iMac A1312, can I remove the gpu without removing the logic board?
Hello, I'm french, very very good, THE BEST guide of GPU swap on iMac I've ever seen !!! Thanks a lot...
HI MicBergsma,
I am really appreciated your video. Full of patient and very detail easy to following
Van Han
I have a deaf friend in real life, and he is my best friend, I am happy, that there are people "different" on TH-cam. Thank you very much friend! :) I loved your video, and how you explained
That's pretty cool!! 😄🤙🏼 Thank you and you're welcome! 🙌🏼
You would not have needed a new one, the graphics card out and the pure circuit board at 200 degrees for 9-10 minutes in the oven afterwards apply heat paste to the old places. Screw together!
I dont understand how the graphics card temp sensor cable is unplugged. In the video, i can barely see the insertion. Plz i need more info on this :-)
Mic great video. My 27" mac has got blu lines approx 25mm wide up the screen and want open , i been told this is the GPU which you are replacing. Talked to apple they say cant replace and second advice from repairer says to heat gpu unit and it works again, where did you purchase the gpu you replaced, my computor 2010 27"mac. Thank you
Hi, Im Trying To Install A Gpu FATBOY RX 590
Is there a "Metal" compatible graphics card available for iMac so that I can upgrade from 10.3 to 10.4?
mine is a 256MB video card. Can a 1GB runs? is imac 11.2 dualcore 3ghz 4GB ram ddr3 1666mhz
The problem is always the connectors, they’re always old and dried out so they can’t be reconnected if you manage to disconnect unscathed.
2013 iMac graphic card upgrades? Your thoughts? 🙏 thanks
Well done . One question Do you use the EMC number to search for the graphics card you want to buy?
Great video - I was wondering whether it matters which model iMac it is? Does the process change much between year models?
I have a 2011 iMac too , would like to ask did you upgrade the graphic card or you replace it with the same one as in 2010 ?
Reply is much appreciate !
Same
Can a 2010 run safely on a 5750 1GB card or does it overheat
Ok this is fantastic and I can't wait to fix my 2011 imac 27 inch... is it the same process? Can I use the same card?
Thank you for this video. Very easy to follow but looks to complicated for me attempt. I will need to take it to a professional.
anyone talking shit like how this video sucks, will have to fight me.
If the graphics card fail, would the Mac still turn on?
Excellent. But what were the clowns in Apple doing creating such a long winded process in the first place?
So @† what is the rest where can I buy a hd5750?thank you in advance for the info cheers Micheal
Super excellent, my humble thanks. Now I am brave enough to do it by myself.
Well, this is exactly what I needed to see to repair my 2010 to be a bike trainer companion
Hi Mic, i want to buy a used stock Ati Raden GPU, any ideas on how to be protected from sellers that have baked and selling their gpus for good?
Hey, oh man I am not too sure :( Maybe someone on Facebook iMac group would help?
Say me please, on iMac mid 2011 on HDD thermal sensor not connected?