Upgrading a late 2012 iMac to a 1 TB Solid State Drive. Was it worth it? Absolutely! Did it make the computer faster? You bet! Were there some setbacks? Of course!
Hopefully you can learn from my mistake and get through this project without a cracked screen! Proceed at your own risk. For me, the risk was worth it.

Before I started the project, I needed to clone the original HD to the new SSD.

The Beefmaster (A BIG thank you to him) has a great video for cloning your original hard drive:
   • How To Clone iMac HDD to SSD  

iFixit Adhesive Strips Compatible with iMac Intel 21.5" (2012-2019) - Repair Kit
by IFixit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N48VZPU/...

StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (USB3S2SAT3CB)
by Amazon.com
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HJZJI84/...

Western Digital SSD
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-blue-...

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Enjoy the video and let me know if it helped!
Do not attempt anything contained in my video if you lack the skill or the willingness to personally accept responsibility and the outcome. Proceed at your own risk. Now have fun!

--BAtriestofixit