trendkillo.blogg.se - Owc install ssd mac mini 2012

#OWC INSTALL SSD MAC MINI 2012 HOW TO#
#OWC INSTALL SSD MAC MINI 2012 FOR MAC#
#OWC INSTALL SSD MAC MINI 2012 UPDATE#

If you have a 2012 or later model, you will want to determine the configuration of your Mac mini's drives prior to ordering. *NOTE: A small number of 2012 units were shipped with the drive mounted in the upper drive bay rather than the more typical lower bay shown in this video. Technical support for this DIY product consists only of this video. OWC assumes no responsibility for damage that may occur during the install. Running out of storage space in your Mac mini or looking to improve performance with an OWC SSD? Now you can add a second 9.5mm or smaller 2.5" SATA Hard Drive or Solid State Drive (sold separately) to your 2011, 2012 or Later Mac mini.īefore attempting to perform this installation, please watch the following instructional video in its entirety to determine your ability to perform this complex procedure. (please watch the video below for explanation)

#OWC INSTALL SSD MAC MINI 2012 FOR MAC#

This item is for mac Mini which has factory HDD/SSD installed into the Upper Bay. You could use Target Disk Mode between your two systems, You can also just use your TimeMachine backup drive.OWC Data Doubler' SSD/2.5" Hard Drive Installation Kit There are a few different ways to do this. Once the OS is installed you can then use Migration Assistant to copy off your user account, apps & data over to your new system. I don’t recommend running High Sierra as it has issues. I do recommend sticking with Sierra as being the better OS for this system as its SATA based so the older file system runs better on it (HFS+) vs the newer one in Mojave (APFS).

#OWC INSTALL SSD MAC MINI 2012 HOW TO#

How to create a bootable macOS Mojave installer drive.

How to create a bootable macOS Sierra installer drive.

The easiest way is to setup a bootable OS installer following either of these guides Here’s the guide you’ll need to follow Mac mini Late 2012 Hard Drive ReplacementĪs far as the size of the SSD, I just did a mini with two 4 TB SSD drives! So the capacity of the drive can be quite large if you need deeper storage.Īs far as how to prep your new drive. You might just look at getting the Mac mini Unibody SSD Upgrade Bundle which gives you all the needed tools. I do recommend getting the puller it makes removal easier Mac mini Logic Board Removal Tool. Thanks a million for the person who will answer me.

#OWC INSTALL SSD MAC MINI 2012 UPDATE#

Question 3: my future mac mini has been erased and reset at the apple store by the genius to its original OS (I guess Lion?) Do I really need to copy that old OS to the new SSD, update the system to Mojave then add my data ( process 1) ? Or is it possible to simply use the Time Machine drive that I am using on my 2013 macbook air to get Mojave + all my current data onto the new SDD in one go ( process 2) ? Or is it silly to ponder ? Sorry if it is.

Question 2: ''Do I have to mind how big the SSD model I will choose is? I saw that the OWC model used in a couple of old videos showing the procedure is quite bulky and seems unpractical. Question 1: about material : do I need the Logic Board Removal Tool to just swap the 500 Go HDD to the new 500 Go SDD ? I know I need the spudger so I will get one. After receiving wonderful help from kind expert Dan and trying out my luck on my old macbook unibody 2008, I have decided to reach further and buy myself a used 2012 mac mini, which I would get tomorrow.