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Confirmed: Adding a 2nd Hard Drive to Non-Server Minis
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I did a similar upgrade in my MBP - replaced the optical drive for a HDD bay (optibay type solution, but cheaper) and recently got the logic board replaced for free under warranty - they didn't care that I had done the computer surgery (on a non-unibody MBP - not easy).
I see where you're coming from - but the whole point surely is to have two HDD/SDD drives in a tiny little package. If you still need an optical drive, your idea makes sense, but even if you put a Blu-ray drive in, OSX won't know what to do with it other than let you burn data if you have Toast or something similar.
I suppose you could just Bootcamp and use Windows for HTPC, but then you're on the wrong forum!
i just ordered some ow profile hard drive screws (s2x ) off ebay. i'll report back if they work
Guys, I'm a bit unclear about the issue with the screws. I installed my SSD and took the two screws from the default HHD. The SSD was a bear to get back in. The cables to the right wedge in between the SSD and the logicboard components so the drive is as snug as can be.
Moreover, I don't see any holes on the side bracket for the second drive. So what are people needing screws for exactly? Am I missing something?
Moreover, I don't see any holes on the side bracket for the second drive. So what are people needing screws for exactly? Am I missing something?
The corresponding screws for the 2010 model is 922-9585, though the screws on these pages would likely work: 922-7978, 922-7941.
Lokheed said:
I also had a similar issue after I added my second Hard Drive. The cables seemed to make it the harder to reseat the top drive, though I believe the SSD's physical size was also a contributing factor. During my first attempt, seating the SSD in the bottom, the HDD slid in with no problem.
Does anyone who has a BTO SSD + HDD know if the stock hard drives are experiencing similar issues with reseating? Or, in which order Apple elected to install the SSD?
So it looks as though Macpartsonline is out of stock on the lower hard drive cables, thats too bad.
Does anyone know a different supplier in north america?
Does anyone know a different supplier in north america?
i may be crazy but i thought about getting the 799 model mini then getting a busted 2010 model that has a working super drive and basicly swap the 2011 into the 2010 and have a working new mini with a built in super drive
When you installed your SSD to the bottom, did you tuck the bunch of dense black cables between the drive and the components? Or did you tuck them underneath the drive itself? I didn't pay attention to how they were from the factory, but the shape of the cables led me to believe that they go flush on the side of the drive, but that made them sit pretty tight.
Just don't want to crunch them or have them in a way that might put stress on them.
Okay, you are crazy. It would be cheaper to just get the external DVD from Apple. How often do you need DVDs anyway? I think I'm the only one on the planet that loves that they dropped those stupid things. The day won't come soon enough when I never have to see another CD/DVD!
Toshiba, Samsung and Western Digital have 1TB 9.5mm drives. The Scorpio Blue 1TB outperforms the Scorpio Black 500GB, so should definitely be considered if funds permit. Expected retail price of $120/£90
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/1TB-WD-Scorpio-Blue-25-HD-QuickTake/
I routed the cables between the Drive and the power supply. It seemed they had just enough slack to accommodate the needed length/give..
Google "APPLE 922-9560" shopping shows two other suppliers.
I just ordered from CWI but never used them before.
http://www.welovemacs.com says that they can order any part.
Okay, I think we did it the same way. Like this right (top view)?
I can say it really wasn't fun. I've taken my MBP 1,1 apart so many times to work on it and while it was time consuming, at least you had room to work. This thing made use of every single available space in the thing (except for the empty bay of course)
Okay, I think we did it the same way. Like this right (top view)?
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I can say it really wasn't fun. I've taken my MBP 1,1 apart so many times to work on it and while it was time consuming, at least you had room to work. This thing made use of every single available space in the thing (except for the empty bay of course)
Yep, the cables seemed to fit nicely for me, a bit snug, but I also had a plastic flat edge (case opener) to move and hold them into place while I was seating the SSD.
The biggest moment of truth for me was tugging the logicboard out of the case, I was half-expecting to lose my $800 investment! And the cable/plug that connects the logicboard to the PSU looks like it can snap very easily.
Seing as the 2011 Mac Mini supports SATA III, any of you guys who upgraded to SATA III SSD's, are you getting the drive's full speed using the stock cable that came with the Mac Mini ?
I plan to upgrade to a sata 3 drive and leave the 500GB that came as a media drive....
I plan to upgrade to a sata 3 drive and leave the 500GB that came as a media drive....
Phew. I know I'm being overly anal, but I'm a bear when it comes to perfection. Even stripped off the plastic shielding and reapplied it to my SSD
I know what you mean, dude. First time is always unnerving. Cracking my MBP for the first time almost gave me a heart attack! Now, I go in there like I'm devouring a whole thing of jelly beans
Talked to MacPartsOnline and they said they are out of the cable in question and have a large order from Apple coming middle of next week. I asked if they knew for sure if the cable was going to be available. They said if Apple has them we will get them. Apparently this is an item that they only kept a couple of in stock due to low demand until the mini 2011 was released.
So we will see if next week they ship them or not.
So we will see if next week they ship them or not.
Are the screws for the 2nd HDD really necessary ? i dont even see from the pictures were you screw them in, im ordering my mac mini in a couple of days since i already got the cable.
also , wich hdd do you think is better to put into it ? Seagates momentus 750 Gb or a scorpion blue 1tb ?
also , wich hdd do you think is better to put into it ? Seagates momentus 750 Gb or a scorpion blue 1tb ?