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OWC installation kit with cables, brackets, tools and flex cable for 2011-2012 Mac mini lower bay

OWC

OWC Hard Drive Installation Kit 2011-2012 Mac Mini Lower Bay

SKU CH-04H1-83N6B

Adds a second 9.5mm 2.5" SATA drive to 2011-2012 Mac mini lower bay with included mounting kit and toolkit

  • TypeSATA
  • Adds a second internal drive to 2011-2012 Mac mini
  • Mounts any 9.5mm 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD in lower bay
  • Includes 5-piece toolkit and logic board removal tool
  • Supplied with flex cable, grommets and hex screws for installation
  • Step-by-step downloadable guide simplifies the upgrade process

Second drive kit for 2011-2012 Mac mini

This kit lets you add a second internal 2.5" SATA drive to the lower bay of a compatible Mac mini. It includes the mounting bracket, flex cable, screws, grommets and a five-piece tool set plus a logic-board removal tool. The drive itself is sold separately. Installation follows the downloadable Data Doubler guide.

Check model and drive height first

Verify your Mac mini is a Late 2012 Macmini6,1 or 6,2 (2.3, 2.5 or 2.6 GHz) or a Mid 2011 Macmini5,1 or 5,2 (2.3, 2.5 or 2.7 GHz). Only 9.5 mm tall 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs will fit the bracket. No other form factor or interface is supported by this kit.

Bracket, cable and tools included

The steel bracket uses four hex screws and rubber grommets to secure the drive and dampen vibration. A dedicated flex cable routes the SATA signal to the logic board without loose wiring. The supplied mini toolkit and removal tool are sized for the Mac mini's internal fasteners, so no extra tools are needed.

Highlights

  • Adds a second internal drive to 2011-2012 Mac mini
  • Mounts any 9.5mm 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD in lower bay
  • Includes 5-piece toolkit and logic board removal tool
  • Supplied with flex cable, grommets and hex screws for installation
  • Step-by-step downloadable guide simplifies the upgrade process

Specifications

TypeSATA

Questions about this item

Does the kit include a 2.5" SATA drive or must I buy it separately?

The kit provides the mounting hardware and flex cable only; any 9.5 mm tall 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD must be purchased separately.

Which Mac mini models are supported by this lower-bay kit?

It fits the Late 2012 models (Macmini6,1 and 6,2 at 2.3, 2.5 and 2.6 GHz) and the Mid 2011 models (Macmini5,1 and 5,2 at 2.3, 2.5 and 2.7 GHz).

What tools come in the box for the installation?

You receive a 5-piece mini toolkit, a logic-board removal tool, four rubber grommets and four hex screws.

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