#Mac mini 2011 2nd hdd install

Here is my question - the Mini ditched the optical drive and share the same design of the Mini Server's design. You also can see the OTHER SATA spot next to the hard drive's SATA slot/button.

There is NO hard drive sensor on the drive, just SATA cable and plastic shielding cover.įourth, since there is no optical drive, below the hard drive, you can see the empty space. First, seems the TRIM support only will work on Apple's stack SSD, can not be achieved by 3rd vendor. Here are few things I want to share with anyone interested in the SSD. In fact I replaced the stock 500G drive and installed two SAMSUNG Spinpoint M8 HN-M101MBB 1TB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache 2.5' SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Notebook Hard Drive -Bare Drive from.

#Mac mini 2011 2nd hdd install

Only Fan connector needs to be disconnected. Ordered the i7 Mini and can not wait to open it up, upgraded to 8G memory and, of course, the 256G SSD (Samsung). I can confirm I was able to install a 2nd drive in mine just fine. I just removed the memory, fan and side panel. Third, it is way much easier then 2010 Mini to extract the hard drive. Second, it's SATA III (6G) per hardware indication, which I kicked myself for buying the SATA II (when it was on sale) months ago. Although the system profile did recognize as SSD. Here are few things I want to share with anyone interested in the SSD.įirst, seems the TRIM support only will work on Apple's stack SSD, can not be achieved by 3rd vendor.Įven I used Samsung (which Apple usually uses) that TRIM is not supported. Two 5.0 mm T8 Torx or 2.0 mm Hex screws (either screwdriver will work) When putting back together: It can be difficult to get the hard drive seated correctly such that the antenna plate fits in place correctly.

Includes: SSD, tools & transfer enclosure. Ordered the i7 Mini and can not wait to open it up, upgraded to 8G memory and, of course, the 256G SSD (Samsung). Remove the following screws securing the antenna plate to the mini: Two 6.6 mm T8 Torx screws. Utilizes the latest in flash NAND and controller technology for long-lasting, power-efficient performance.