Description
OWC Data Doubler' SSD/2.5" Hard Drive Installation Kit
Add a second internal drive
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 Mac mini.
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.
Before attempting to perform this installation, please watch the following instructional video in its entirety to determine your ability to perform this complex procedure. OWC assumes no responsibility for damage that may occur during the install. Technical support for this DIY product consists only of this video.
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. If you have a 2012 model, you will want to determine the configuration of your Mac mini's drives prior to ordering.
~To do this using OS X 10.10 or earlier~
Open Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility.app and click on the grey drive icon at the left edge of the window. If the "Connection ID" at the bottom-left corner of the window lists "Lower", you may proceed using the standard installation instructions and you can purchase this item. If it lists "Upper" then you have a special configuration which will need additional components, and you will need to also refer to the Addendum video.
~To do this using OS X 10.11 or later~
Open Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility.app and click on the grey drive icon at the left edge of the window. Next click the "Info" button on the toolbar. A window will open. Scroll to the "Location" item; if you see "Lower" you may proceed using the standard installation instructions and you can purchase this item. If it lists "Upper" then you have a special configuration which will need additional components, and you will need to also refer to the Addendum video.
The Toolkit includes the following:
- OWC 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
- Logic Board Removal Tool
- 4 Rubber Grommets
- 4 Hex Screws
- Mac mini flex cable
- Data Doubler for Mac mini (2011-2012) Installation Guide (Download Only)
Compatibility
Mac mini 2.5GHz, 2.7GHz (Mid 2011) (July, 2011) | Model ID: Macmini5,2 - A1347 - EMC - 2442
Mac mini 2.5GHz, (Late 2012) (October, 2012) | Model ID: Macmini6,1 - A1347 - EMC - 2570
Mac mini 2.3GHz,2.6GHz (Late 2012) (October, 2012) | Model ID: Macmini6,2 - A1347 - EMC - 2570