$10 2015 iMac SSD Upgrade! Screen Removal, Adhesive Replacement & Linux Install (How-To).

In this video, I walk through a full SSD upgrade on a 2015 21.5” iMac, including screen removal, cleaning off old adhesive, and installing a brand-new adhesive kit the correct way.
This is one of those upgrades people are afraid to do — because yes, the screen is glued on. I show the entire process step-by-step so you know exactly what to expect, what tools you need, and what not to mess up.
I picked this iMac up cheap, swapped out the slow mechanical hard drive for a SATA SSD, and turned it into a quiet, responsive machine that’s perfect for Linux, YouTube browsing, music, and older Steam games.

What’s covered in this video:
Safely cutting and removing the glued-on iMac display
Cleaning off old adhesive without damaging the panel
Installing a SATA SSD in a 2015 iMac
Applying a new screen adhesive kit correctly
Final reassembly and boot testing
If you’ve got an older iMac collecting dust, this upgrade can absolutely bring it back to life.
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