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- MAC MINI SSD INSTALL 2017 UPDATE
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I just install them as its just easier and the cost factor is not that much. But! If you run diagnostics you'll get a few errors which can confuse.
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Don't forget some of these SSD & adapter combo's won't allow the drive to be the boot drive which is a strong reason too.Īs far as the SATA drive replacement true the newer '17 and newer iMac's no longer require the inline thermal sensors. The systems I get in with these adapters tend to have bad SSD's as the CRC error's finely catch up killing the SSD, SSD's that die in a couple of years is not good economics! Putting one into a iMac is risky in my option as its already so hard to get to. Maybe they are getting better I haven't tried one in the last year. Many people are just not skilled enough which is why OWC (and Transcend) decided not to get into supporting exchanging out the blade SSD as it was just so much harder.Īs for using these M.2 adapters I'm not a fan.
MAC MINI SSD INSTALL 2017 UPDATE
If you still insist on using the non standard EVO then Samsung released an firmware update for the EVO Plus that fixes issues on Mac, you need to upgrade it first using a PC before putting the drive in your - Theres a couple of issues here that you glossed over.įirst the newer 'Thin Series' iMac's are harder to open up without damaging the display and taking the logic board out adds to it (and a bit of a shock risk). I recommend the regular EVO not the EVO Plus or EVO Pro. I am happy I did it and got rid of the FusionDrive setup.Īs a note, if you plan to replace the SATA drive with an SSD, which I also did then "No" you do not need the overpriced and useless thermal Sensor from OWC either. I have some images on instagram where I did my upgrade.: I only recommend the Sintech adapters, others are known to have issues. I did my 2017 iMac with a EVO 970 NVMe SSD + Sintech M.2 NVMe to Apple PCEe adapter. Even from OWC, which only wants to sell a SATA upgrade kit for the 2017 iMac. I am amazed how much confusion information is on the internet about this topic. Also make sure you have the power cord plugged into a grounded outlet as well (grounding doesn't help if it's not connected).Upgrading an 2017 iMac 27" with an off the shelf NMVe m.2 SSD + M.2 Apple PCIe adapter is definitely possible. Getting a metal/metal plated plastic boxed SSD should do better. The foil directly is not the problem it's the adhesive acts as a bit of an insulator.
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Monitor it to make sure you don't over heat (try using one sheet across the rails if it gets too hot). The only rub here is the heat build up inside the SSD. The ground connection to the chassis is made by the mounting screws thru the foil. Using packing tape secure this contact point and insulate any areas that could get to close to anything.
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This time remove a patch of adhesive where the two strips cross over each other so you can make good contact between the sheets. Take a second strip and do the same across the rail sides. Cover the drive with one strip and covers three sides (in a U) starting at the I/O connector and then back. To add shielding go to Home Dept or Lowes heating systems isle look for foil tape used to seal ducks (not duck tape!). You could try added some shielding around the SSD but be very careful not to have anything shorting to the added shielding.
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Protecting the rest of the logic from it's EMI/RFI noise (in your case the WiFi & Bluetooth antennas are picking up the noise). Sounds like the SSD case is not shielded or does not have enough shielding.