You can replace your ssd with a larger faster aura x2. Let crucial help you find a 100% guaranteed compatible upgrade. Owc hard drive installation kit for 20112012 mac mini lower. Get more storage when you add a second drive into your mac. All mr memory recommended upgrades are 100% compatible with your apple. We teased a bit with our post from last friday exclaiming that the owc 6g ssds work with the new 2011 mac mini. Includes a mounting kit to add a second internal drive into your mac. Utilise the dropdown boxes to find the correct ram memory and ssd upgrades for your imac, macbook pro, macbook air, macbook, mac mini, macpro and xserve.
Mac mini mitte 2011 dual hard drive kit installation ifixit. This ssd doesnt have a lot of storage space, but it is extremely fast. The ultimate guide to help you upgrade your mac mini with an ssd, now 2019. The actual maximum ram of each mac mini is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a mac mini in order to determine its ram capacity, and more. Owc claims up to 559mbs read and 527mbs write speeds with their ssd, which is phenomenal compared to even 4 hard drives in a raid 0 configuration. One was released in early 2011 and one was released in late 2011. Its a pretty great time to upgrade your mac mini 22 january 2016 since we have been hosting mac minis for over a decade, we have quite the mix of machines here. A complete ssd upgrade kit for macbook pro early 2011. Upgradeable sell a kit that includes all the tools, accessories and cables you need.
A jetdrive upgrade kit will provide both a performance boost and increased storage of up to 960gb. Total solutions to upgrade your mac transcend information. A server version of the mac mini, bundled with the server edition of the os x operating. This ssd diy kit allows you to install an ssd in your 2011 27 imac behind the optical drive. When apple introduced the new mac mini in october 2018 it also put up the price.
Macminicolo, a las vegas based company, has been hosting mac minis since their introduction in january 2005. We sell a kit that includes tools and cable required to add a sata ssd in the empty sata drive bay. Upgrading to the maximum of 16 gb two 8 gb modules is simple and provides unmatched performance. Tus especialistas en mac, iphone, ipad, apple watch, ipod y productos apple. Dualfestplatte, ssdflex, kabel 8211501a, fur mac mini a47server. Our stepbystep installation videos guide you through upgrading your mac, iphone, ipad or ipod. This combo also makes an ideal replacement for an aging apple xserve. Mac mini mitte 2011 austausch derfestplatte ifixit. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram mac mini models. Find all the ram memory, ssds and accessories needed to update your mac and have it running up to the speed of a new apple mac here on this one page. Dein mac mini kann zwei festplatten vertragen upgrade ihn mit diesem kit. Owc hard drive installation kit for 20112012 mac mini lower drive bay owcdata doubler ssd2. Established in 2005, macfixit australia is a melbornebased company specializing in apple accessories and mac parts.
We also offer a reasonable mailin repair service for those who cant fix their macs. Acenix mac mini a47 upgrade kit fur zweite festplatte ssd 821. My mac mini has gotten noticeably slower and ive started to see the spinning wheel far more frequently. Diese anleitung zeigt, wie man eine zweite festplatte in einem mitte 2011 mac mini einbaut. Mac mini owner reportsguides on core 2 duo cpu upgrade chip swaps for 2006 to 2008 mac minis. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 mac mini server ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. After years of neglecting the mac mini, apple gave its compact desktop a powerful upgrade to intels 8thgeneration processors and ample of. The 2012 model remains to this day apples last, properly upgradeable mac mini. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro the mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. A ram upgrade is easy, a imac ssd upgrade is a bit harder, but after reading this guide youll be an expert with all the knowledge to make an ssd upgrade simple.
To upgrade the memory in your mac mini 2018, go to an apple store or apple authorized service provider. I want to upgrade it with a ssd, but which is the most suitable. We have a 2006 imac in the upgradeable office and we decide to upgrade the hard drive to an ssd to see the effect. This unit is also used to run the mac mini server configuration. Includes the drive cable, grommets, screws, and special tools a plastic spooger to carefully lift tiny cable fasteners and ushaped tool needed to slide to remove motherboard assembly and access drive mount.
I heard you can install 16gb of memory, i apple community. For example, i can be muted while talking to my friends on discord, close everything, restart my computer, log back in to my account, check my email, enter a games lobby, and finally rejoin the discord server before they notice i. Here is my process with the nonfunctioning loops edited out. The rackmac pros padded computer mounting module holds a mac pro firmly in place without marring the mirror finish, even during. If you want faster storage inside your pc, laptop, or even gaming console, then an internal ssd may be exactly what youre looking for. Our benchmarking has been completed on the latest round of mac mini machines from apple. The 2011 and 2012 non server mac mini models mac minis can have a. Replacing the ssd is easy with the included tools and installation guide. How to upgrade aluminum mac mini hard drives or ssds. I purchased this hesitantly for my mac mini 2011 a47 as it was unbranded and.
Installing mac mini mid 2011 dual hard drive kit ifixit repair guide. Owc offers diy ssd upgrade kits for macbooks, mac mini. Its incredible the coverage generated by yesterdays blog article on the further imac upgrade restrictions. Replace your mac mini mid 2011s hard drive for more storage space and an. If you want a second drive, there is a sata port on the motherboard. If your mac mini is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. Apple has offered a server configuration of the mac mini. However, for those wanting a small form factor desktop, the one thing you do get with the intel nuc over the apple mac mini is control. Hi there, i just ordered a 2011 base model mac mini because im tired of waiting and this one will do just fine. Rinbers top hard disc drive flex cable for apple mac mini a47 server 2nd. Owc hard drive installation kit for 20112012 mac mini lower drive bay. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini server mid 2011 free us delivery. Rinbers top hard disc drive flex cable for apple mac mini a47 server 2nd ssd hdd upgrade kit 8211501a 82147a 20112014 with tools 4. How to upgrade your laptop with a solid state drive ssd.
Apple mac mini compatible memory ram ssd choose your model. Installing mac mini mid 2011 dual hard drive kit ifixit. Sep 01, 2011 mac mini server mid 2011 hard drivessd installation video. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. A sonnet gigabit ethernet adapter card plugged into the integrated, halflength pcie card slot. Some lessons on mac minis and ssd options mac mini hosting. Owc releases dual drive upgrade kit for 2011 mac mini cnet. In addition to the convenient storage upgrade kit for applicable aluminum mac mini models, other world computing sells compatible hard drives and ssds and offers an installation service, as well. The 2011 and 2012 non server mac mini models mac minis can have a second drive installed. Please note that most of this guide is also applicable to a 2011 model of mac mini and also to other home theater pcs, but obviously the teardown steps are different. Of course, if youre a macminicolo customer that wants to upgrade your server, just let us know.
Doubler upgrade kit for the aluminum mac mini models that includes. Learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. The first time i did this i got the second harddrive kit which came with the tools to take the mini apart. Apples mac mini contains a bracket for adding additional drives, but does not provide connectors or a means for installing a drive with it. How to instructions and videos to upgrade the storage, hard drive, hard drives, or ssds, in the aluminum mac mini. Given the machines age, it might be tempting to think of the computer as outdated. On more recent models, users have been able to upgrade some bits, such as the ram in the 2018 release, but in the 2012 model, you can go ahead and get really crazy. In this video i demonstrate every step i take to set up a mac mini as my home server for file sharing, backup, itunes duties and printing. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Its inspired by, but slightly different from, this process outlined by macsales in how to format a new internal ssd in macos high sierra for this process, you need not just the original oem mac ssd, but also the enclosure that owc sends with their upgrade kit. Utilize our complete ssd upgrade kits with all the tools needed for your.
I used the ifixit dual drive replacement guide which had 37 steps but wasnt. Owc chris s after extensive testing, were glad to announce that both the owc mercury extreme pro 6g line and our mercury electra 6g line of ssds are fully compatible with the 6gbs sata 3. How to speed up mac mini with ssd hard drive media experience. We also provide refurbished macs, external storage, docks, accessories, and more. Im looking to boost performance of my computer so that i can use it for some time. Warum apple premium fur einen teuren mac mini server zahlen, wenn man es. May 18, 2017 hi, im thinking of replacing my late 2011 mac mini server 2ghz i7 with the latest 3ghz i7 model from 2017. Apple mac upgrades ram, ssd flash, external drives and more. What type of battery does the macbook pro 2011 have.
All the hardware needed to a second hard drive to your 2011 or 2012 mac mini. Bend the ribbon cable 90 degrees at the ssd connector so that it is parallel to the connector. The ultimate guide to help you upgrade your mac mini with an ssd, now 2019 updated and still free to download. Review the safety instructions inside of your systems product manual before working on your computer. I have a mac mini 2011 base line model, i upgraded to 4gb of ram but i would like to upgrade to 16gb, i heard you could install 16gb but the manual and apple website say it is only capable of up to 8bg.
Scan all deletedlost files from pc, hdd, ssd, usb, sd card. The apple mac mini is a versatile machine noted for having a plethora of ports. Mac mini server mid 2011 hard drivessd installation video. How to upgradereplace the drives in a mac mini server 2011. Upgrading new 2014 2015 mac mini to ssd solid state. The rackmac pro even provides mounting support to secure a sonnet twin 10g 10 gigabit ethernet to thunderbolt adapter next to each mac pro using the optional twin 10g mounting kit.
Mac mini g4 sata hddssd upgrade luttztfz computer blog. Both 2011 versions of the macbook pro have the same battery setup. In the end, even with the limited gain in speed, using the idesata adapter plus ssd removed from its case is still the best hdd upgrade solution for a mac mini g4, because it is nowadays cheaper than a 2. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 mac mini server ssd for a total system performance. Internal solid state drives ssds, are quickly becoming a dominant standard in pc storage. Use this guide to install ifixits dual hard drive kit in your mid 2011 mac mini. We carry a variety of products for apple devices, including. Aug 03, 2011 owc ssds turn the 2011 mac mini into a powerhouse. Mac mini late 2014 has memory that is integrated into the main.
The components i purchased here helped me accomplish just that. Nov 14, 2011 in this guide, i will give you a detailed walkthrough on how to install a solid state drive to mac mini 2009 model. This is the main solid state drive that will provide the high performance for data stored on it. The little 5400rpm spinning disc inside the mac mini was making it. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini mid 2011 free us delivery. The apple macbook pro, 2011 release has two versions.
Dual festplatten flexkabel kit fur apple mac mini ca. Sonnet xmac mini server thunderbolt pcie 1u enclosure. Owc internal ssd diy kit with installation tools for imac 27. Technical specifications for the mac mini core i7 2. Ideal for desktop storagebackup, home entertainment media library, and in a server room. Use this kit to add a second drive standard or ssd to your 2011 or 2012 mac.
My initial plan was to get a 2014 mini with the 16gb ram and 256gb sdd upgrades, but for a fraction of the cost, the ssd upgrade in my 2011 will hopefully keep me satisfied till the next mini revision. Some drive bays have a height of 7 mm, while others have a height of 9. Dear ncarrion, i successfully used the the newer technology maxpower raid minisas 6g1e1i controller to upgrade my late 2010 mac pro macpro5,1. I put a 64gb ssd osx drive in and left the 500gb drive storage in plus 8gb memory. Recover deletedlost files from mac computer, usb, memory card, etc. So if youre looking to breath life into a mac mini, and ssd upgrade is not too hard and not too expensive. Owc ssds turn the 2011 mac mini into a powerhouse macrumors. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 mac mini ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. Installing high sierra on owc aura ssd missing firmware. Just done this for the second time this weekend, put a 480gb ssd drive and 2tb harddrive in the mid 2011 mac mini i5 model. How to upgrade your mac mini with an ssd 2019 updated. Well, that and the fact it would clearly outperform any current mac mini with its quadcore i7 processor.
Depending on the size of your drive bay, you may need to use a spacer to make your ssd fit properly. I bought this kit to add an ssd into my mid 2011 mac mini at the same time that i was swapping hard drives for something that was a bit faster with more capacity. Mac mini dual hard drive kit ifixit store deutschland. However, for specific uses such as video editing or even server hosting, the small mac mini is an ideal alternative to the barebones pc. High performance line of ssds excellent for everyday use, and up to 89x faster than your original drive. Install a second hard drive in your mid 2011 or late 2012 mac mini. Because the motherboard connection to the 4 internal drive bays are different, you need to use different cablesmounts from the minisas controller to your internal drives. Id like to personally address some questions, context, and provide additional technical detail concerning this issue. Nov 21, 2018 in addition to the convenient storage upgrade kit for applicable aluminum mac mini models, other world computing sells compatible hard drives and ssds and offers an installation service, as well. Mac mini mid 2011 troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. How to install a solid state drive ssd install guide. Rackmac pro rackmount enclosure for new mac pro sonnet.
In the uk and ireland, site sponsor flexx sells mac mini compatible ssds with free shipping. Old stuff but simply bulletproof in my experience and reasonbly quick with its ssd. Mac mini server mid 2011 late 2012 hard drivessd installation video. Apples imac 2011 model hard drive restrictions friday, may th, 2011 author. The mac mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. The kit allows owners of the macbook, macbook pro, and mac mini to upgrade the hard drive and replace it with a solidstate drive ssd from owc. Installing an ssd in a desktop pc is easy, but it sometimes requires a few special supplies, which is why we created this kit.
Owc internal ssd diy kit with installation tools for all apple 27 imac 2011 models. Oct 28, 2010 mac mini server 2009 ssd upgrade install video hd osx411. The goal was to create my own fusion drive from components that were lying around. Nand flash memory within crucial ssds allows you to boot up in seconds and load, save, and transfer files almost as soon as you click on them. If youre an apple user, those luxuries may be behind us, but upgrading your own solid state drive is still a privilege the apple overlords allow us to have, for now that is. Owc hard drive installation kit for 2011 2012 mac mini lower drive bay owcdata doubler ssd 2. A 500 gb hard drive came standard with the mid 2011 mac mini. Apples iconic mac mini compact desktop delivers more coreprocessing, storage, and memory potential than ever, in a polished box brimming with cuttingedge connectivity. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a secure enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. Taking apart the new late 2014 mac mini to replace the hard drive. If the cable from your external display, hard drive, or other device doesnt connect to the thunderbolt 3 usbc ports on your mac mini, you might need an adapter. Macbook pro retina 15inch mid 2015 macbook pro retina inch early 2015 macbook pro retina 15inch mid 2014 macbook pro retina inch mid 2014.
I did manage to assemble everything according to the manual, but it. Owc hard drive installation kit for 20112012 mac mini. Replace your mac mini mid 2011 s hard drive for more storage space and an increase in speed. What is the difference between a mac mini and mac mini server. For most of the holiday break, the coffee table in our living room was taken over by a couple of piece puzzles, and since i gave her a 2,000piece puzzle for christmas, i expect well be seeing another livingroom takeover soon. We carry all kinds of apple macintosh parts for all mac models. Mac mini server mid 2011 late 2012 hard drivessd installation. Mac mini a47 second hard drive upgrade kit ssd 8211501a 0761412 hdd. It has been a flawless performer ever since and is my principle communications mac running os x 10. The mini sata msata ssd to 2012 macbook pro retina adapter card as imac a98 mc975 mc976 ssd is. The mac mini received a minor update in march 2020, doubling the amount of storage on each of the two standard configurations, which essentially amounts to a. I heard you can install 16gb of memory, is this true.
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