Install ssd on mac mini
Can i install an ssd in a new mac mini 2011 model with hd radeon 6630M or it's possible only in mac mini with Intel HD Graphics 3000??
View:
Passed VotesAnyone with over 20 reputation can flag problematic comments and posts.
Show details
Rep: 1
Posted:
Can i install an ssd in a new mac mini 2011 model with hd radeon 6630M or it's possible only in mac mini with Intel HD Graphics 3000??
Daniel Valencia @danielvalencia
Rep: 115
Posted:
SUCESS: Notes on Installing SSD in 2011 Mac Mini
hi all,
I replaced the HD in my mac mini with a OWC Electra SSD 6G.
1. Fan speed the same after; there is no sensor to worry about.
2. make sure to remove black plastic cover off of old hard drive before pulling SATA cable out of old HD; otherwise you won't be able to.
3. The OWC video guide is great, but you don't need to pull out the motherboard; there is just enough room to slide the old HD out and the new one in.
4. Installing Lion over the Internet with Int Recovery worked, but I had to change my wireless network from WPA2 security to WPA and disable uPNP; not sure why. Go with most basic/compatible settings.
After Lion downloaded (4 hours), it installed in 4.2 minutes flat. Jaw-dropping speed.
thanks all,
d
ps: mac mini exhaust fan speed of ~1800 rpm is normal under light load.
Oops! I'd like to change my mind.
Expand / Collapse
Pass
Up
Fail
Down
Open Help
Page 1 of 1