How to identify it
- Model identifier
- iMac15,1
- Model number
- A1419
- Released
- October 2014
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 3.5 GHz / Core i7 4.0 GHz (Haswell)
- Storage
- Fusion Drive (1 TB Fusion Drive standard; 3 TB Fusion Drive option; 256/512 GB or 1 TB flash option)
- Drive connection
- SATA 3.5in HDD bay + Apple proprietary PCIe blade SSD connector
- Security chip
- None
The model number (A followed by four digits) is printed on the underside or back of the Mac. On a Mac that still starts, the model identifier is in System Information.
Recovery methods for this Mac
- Logical recoverySoftware-level recovery from a working deviceYes
Deleted files and damaged APFS or Core Storage volumes, recovered once both halves of the Fusion Drive are imaged and rejoined.
- Physical recoveryRepairing failed hardware to read the dataYes
The hard drive half is opened in the clean room if the heads have failed. The blade SSD is read on our Apple adapter.
- Chip-on recoveryReading the NAND in place, through the original controllerNot needed
Not needed. Both drives come out of the iMac or Mac mini.
- Chip-off NAND recoveryRemoving the memory chips and reading them directlyLimited
Only for the blade SSD half, and only with some controllers. Rarely needed.
About this model
- Display is bonded to the chassis with adhesive and must be cut free (new adhesive strips needed) to reach the drive.
- Fusion: both the HDD and blade SSD are needed to rebuild the CoreStorage volume.
Estimate the cost for your iMac
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Estimated cost£150 – £350excluding VAT
Logical data recovery
Standard turnaround is 5–7 working days.
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