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Mac mini (late 2014) SSD questions/issues.

Well, I've spent the last few hours trying to find a definitive answer to my question. I'm usually able to do this without posting, but the waters are muddy and there's a purchase involved so I'm going to be safe rather than sorry.

I've recently purchased a Mac Mini (late 2014). I purchased the middle tier option, it came with a 1TB HD (no fusion drive). I would very much like to upgrade the storage...

It sounds to me that my only real option is it remove the 1TB HD and replace that with a SSD of my choosing. It's either that or I need to find and purchase an apple compatible SSD and flex cable so I can install the blade style SSD that the mini would have come with, if I had picked the fusion drive option.

If I'm off base or there have been any updates on this issue please let me know!

Thanks very much!

Jordan

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Jordan, You are correct with your understanding of your options.

Don't forget the differences in the I/O throughput between the different interfaces though! The HD SATA interface is SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) and the blade SSD interface is PCIe 2.0 x2 (4.0 Gb/s).

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I have just ordered a new SSHD for my Macbook Pro Mid-2012 and recommend this retailer.

http://www.drivesolutions.com/cgi/shop/u...

They have a vast archive of parts compatible with your device. The best part is all their Drives have a 100% compatibility guarantee so you know it will fit. Just click on a drive of your choice and it will give you a list of compatible models.

I purchased the 2 TB SSHD for the price and performance.

I have not found any that specifically state they fit the Mac Minis.

I did however find Ifixit itself has some available.

[linked product missing or disabled: IF107-122]

This is not a full SSD but it sure beats the performance of a standard HDD.

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By far the easiest upgrade is to swap out the current HD for a hybrid SSHD as @raydog4285 recommends, or, just jumping to a 2.5" SSD.

If you are looking for still more performance that what it offers your only other option is to get the custom blade SSD from either Transcend or look on Amazon/eBay for a real Apple SSD. Getting the mid-frame with the needed cable as it turns to is quite easy.

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