Macmini 2011 upgrade hard disks (SM 830, WD Green 2T)

inboxami said:

hi i have a mac mini 2011 with a Samsung 830. I wonder if i can install:

- my samsung 830 (7.5 mm)
- WD Green 2TB (15 mm)

is it enough space to install both? any experiences?
best regards

edit: has the macmini 2011 enough power (Volts, Watts or Amperes) to handle both disk? The WD Green needs 12V according WD.

http://wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=830

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I am guessing that the 15mm drive will be too thick. I assume you are using something like the OWC kit?

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DIYIMM11D2/

According to that it can handle maximum 9.5mm thick drive.

I am writing with some experience on this. I had an owc stata 2 ssd which is 9.5mm and a wd 1tb hhd also at 9.5mm. I just switched out the ssd for a 7mm sm 830 and had to use some hard drive screws on the top of the hhd to support the ssd. There is a cradle that extended hard drive screws can sit on but in your case I think it would fit but not in the cradle. I'm not sure of the owc particular replacement but you might end up with a floating bottom hard drive. Maybe the ssd on the bottom and the hhd on top