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Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014

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  1. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014, Cubierta inferior: paso 1, imagen 1 de 1
    • La tapa inferior está sujeta a tres pilares de tornillo.

    • Haz palanca cerca, pero no en los postes de los tornillos.

    Read Me First: I purchased an SSD drive directly from Crucial and, of course, it came uninitialized. After going thru the entire tear down, installing the new drive, and rebuilding the mini, it refused to recognize the new drive. So, of course, I had to re-tear it down, remove the new drive, insert it into an external housing and format it using my Macbook. After that the mini recognized the new drive. A word to the wise: format the new drive before installing it.

    tom - Contestar

    How were you installing the OS? I am planning on booting into a USB drive with a copy of OS High Sierra on it, and I assume I will be able to format my new Samsung SSD using that?

    Simon - Contestar

    On my Samsung EVO 850, mac mini download system automaticly

    Stefan Repac - Contestar

    Pre-formatting is not necessary if you make a USB boot installation drive with macOS installer. During boot up, hold down the option key until the mac boot into the USB, formatting can then be done using disk utility running off the USB drive.

    SBR249 - Contestar

    I had the exact same experience as tom. I installed a brand new 2TB Samsung 850 EVO and it was not recognized by the Mac Mini. I booted from a portable USB drive with a bootable copy of macOS High Sierra but the 850 EVO SSD I had just installed was not shown as an option. I tore down the Mac Mini again, formatted the 850 EVO, rebuilt the Mac Mini, and booted off the same bootable High Sierra USB drive, and sure enough the 850 EVO was recognized.

    maxim - Contestar

    diskutil list

    diskutil erasedisk [filesystem] [drivename] /dev/disk[disk number]

    Paul Rodgers - Contestar

    My drive (Evo 860) was also not initialized. I started in recovery mode and went to disc utility and from there selected the drive. I then was able to use the “erase” function on the drive. I just left the settings as default and as soon as it erased then the drive was ready to go.

    Nathan Cooper - Contestar

    Just completed this upgrade a few days ago, having purchased the 1 TB SSD kit from IFixIt. The kit arrived quickly and the tools and drive worked perfectly. The step by step guide posted here is pretty much flawless, but do pay attention to the specific comments from users on certain steps - they really help. As far as ensuring that the new drive will reboot and install MacOS, I watched 1-2 videos on YouTube about re-installing using the Internet Recovery tool and that worked perfectly. My MacMini is performing WAY better than it used to, for only a $200 upgrade kit and about 3 hours of work, all in. Thanks!

    Joshua Rednik - Contestar

    I’ve had Apple computers since the G3 machines and they have always been snappy.

    Unfortunately this 2014 macmini has always been slow but this upgrade (6 years later) has changed that!

    if you have a late 2014 macmini, do this.

    I used a 860 Samsung.

    Mike Hayes - Contestar

    A quick comment to tell you that at every step, make sure to read the comments and be careful. I managed to do the process fast without any problems, but thanks to the comments that warned me enough on the risky steps.

    Euronymous - Contestar

    This guide surely helped me breath upgrade and bring some new life into my macmini. Thanks to all who contributed.

    Cameron Hasell - Contestar

    can one of you give me the link for the screw drivers please?

    Gerardo Ramirez - Contestar

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    • Usa la herramienta de apertura de plástico para levantar la cubierta inferior de la Mac Mini.

    I used some wooden toothpicks instead of the opening tool. This worked flawless for me.

    mhomscheidt - Contestar

    Credit cards will also work. The cover should should pop off easily.

    Gregory - Contestar

  3. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 3, imagen 1 de 2 Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 3, imagen 2 de 2
    • Levanta y quita la cubierta inferior.

    I taped the "Mac Mini Logic Board Removal Tool" to the flat part of the antenna plate before sealing everything up again. I mean, where else am I supposed to store it without forgetting where it is? I'm pretty sure it won't cause any problems there.

    Richard - Contestar

    That’s a brilliant idea, @mrredwood!

    Dan Moore -

    Lol. And here I am keeping this old system going a little longer with a 2TB upgrade.

    Richard -

    I would suggest you wash the underside of the plastic as mine after 3 years was covered in dust.

    John Errington - Contestar

    I couldn’t get mine to snap back on

    David Yutzy - Contestar

    Make sure the 3 longer, thicker screws are in the right holes per the diagram in Step 4. (Hint: not next to the large black wireless button.) When those screws are in the right places, the back just snaps into place very easily.

    Gary W Edson -

  4. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014, Placa de la antena: paso 4, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remueve los siguientes tornillos tipo TR6 de la placa que sirve de antena:

    • Tres (03) tornillos de 4.1 mm

    • Tres (03) tornillos de 1.9 mm

    Had a T7 security screw driver [and didn't want to wait to have the T6 version shipped to me], so I gave it a whirl. I lined up the driver with the screw socket, pressed down a bit to make sure the driver would get enough grip, and slowly [but forcefully] rotated the driver and got these screws out. BE CAUTIOUS not to strip the screws. May not work for everyone.

    KevCoStudios - Contestar

    As TR6 screwdrivers were sold out all over Germany and I wanted to exchange the HDD THIS friday, I took a VERY fine dental milling tip (0,8 mm head diameter) for my proxxon and milled away the little dots in the center of the the TR6 screws. After that I could open the case with a regular T6 screwdriver. All went fine, MM is closed again + working like a charm with it's new SSD. NOTE: For this task I used my loupe glasses (3x) ;)

    Martin Gerner - Contestar

    On the whole screw thing. I just used a tiny dremel drill bit and drilled out the security pin. I hate those screws. I don't see the point in locking the them with those. they should have left the screws alone.

    That Mac Guy - Contestar

    That worked for me, thanks for the trick!

    Arroba -

    I used the T7 very carefully. No problems.

    randywardak - Contestar

    I just had success using standard pliers to remove the longer screw posts, and then I used standard needle nose pliers to press down and grip the tiny screws. Please note that this method may/will cause scrapping of the aluminium cover.

    Barrythetech - Contestar

    Northern Tools sells a set of 13 Torx Security Keys for $28.99 that has the TR6 size.

    Gary Craig - Contestar

    On my 2nd drive replacement (swapping out to an SSD this time). Could not find my logic board removal tool. So I made another one from a metal coat hanger. So, here’s my tip, when you put it all back together: the logic board removal tool fits around that small black circle antenna perfectly and you can replace the large black cover over the top snuggly. No rattles or anything.. So, next time: I’m guaranteed to find my logic board removal tool.

    Andy Milne - Contestar

    The three longer screws could be removed with pliers.

    The three shorter once I drilled out with a sharp 3 mm drill.

    First put tape across the ventilation opening and carefully vacuum cleaned before taking of the antenna plate, though.

    Don’t you hate it when the manufacturer does things like this, though??

    ernstcline - Contestar

    My set of drill bits contained a T6H but no TR6 (I don’t know the difference). That worked too without problems

    Claus - Contestar

    I can recommend the Tekprem tools for this. That %#*@ security dimple foiled me until I got these. check Amazon ratings before you buy any tools, a lot of them that come from China are made with cheap pot metal rather than properly hardened alloys and will strip out very quickly. (Don’t ask me how I know this.)

    MrSpiral - Contestar

    I have T6 but not the required TR6, and my order for the bit from Amazon is going to take two weeks. I don’t have the patience to wait so…

    I was able to remove all of the screws but 1 with a pair of needle nose pliers and sheer force of will. The last one wouldn’t come off so I just finally gave up and bent the plate back until the screw broke off. It wasn’t pretty but considering there is a plastic cover over the whole assembly it was something I was willing to live with.

    Note that I can’t get the screws back in with the needlenose, they just don’t turn, so I will await the bit to arrive. In the meantime this computer is purring like a kitten, a whole new lease on life!

    Glen Candlewood - Contestar

    If you have non-security T6 and T7s, carefully drill away the middle of the screw with a very small bit, stopping frequently to vacuum out the filings to see if you’ve done enough. You don’t need to do much, and too much will strip the screw entirely. Then very carefully unscrew using a T6 (you may need a T7). I’ve done it twice and it works.

    bkbkbk - Contestar

    Crap, i'm stuck on these, too, and it's just the very beginning.. What can I say, that's simply unfair not to say plain stupid, Apple, but it's nothing new.

    Alexey Lyskov - Contestar

    I can confirm that the small pin in the middle of the TR6 screws can be removed (actually broken out) pretty easily with a small, flat head screwdriver that can just fit inside the middle hole of the screw (as recommended in some YouTube video).

    First, cover the antenna plate holes for safety. Then push the dots with the  flat head screwdriver from one side cautiously, but forcefully by leaning the driver against the outer side of the inner hole, until you see the security pin leaning a little bit. Then push it from the opposite side, until it breaks out.

    Bacs - Contestar

    I've been fixing and upgrading Apple products using iFixit since the days of Gen2 iPod Touch and white plastic iBooks. This is the first time I had to use a drill press!!! To grind out those darn internal pins. But it worked. Now awaiting delivery of an SSD with my Mac mini in pieces on my desk. Thanks, iFixit and all the comment posters.

    buyer14618 - Contestar

  5. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 5, imagen 1 de 2 Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 5, imagen 2 de 2
    • No quites por completo la lámina, esta aún está conectada a la Mac mini por un cable.

    • Con los puertos mirando hacia tí, levanta el lado izquierdo de la placa y voltéalo hacia la derecha para acceder al conector del cable.

  6. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 6, imagen 1 de 1
    • Quita el único tornillo tipo T6 de 3.4 mm y la arandela de el cable de la antena.

    • Ten cuidado de no perder la arandela cuando quites el tornillo.

    This is a pain in the arse to get back on. Lock the screw down first when reassembling.

    Jim Allen - Contestar

    No need toremove this. The cable squeezes out of the gap under the case with enough length for the antenna plate to be out of the way.

    cheongi - Contestar

    Not necessary to remove just be careful and don’t stretch the cable.

    peter Tucker - Contestar

    Steps 6 - 9 are not needed…

    Gray Greensheim - Contestar

    I found it necessary to remove the screw (as instructed) as my antenna cable was attached to the washer.

    Ivan - Contestar

  7. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 7, imagen 1 de 2 Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 7, imagen 2 de 2
    • Usando la punta de un spudger (palanca de plástico) levanta el conector de la antena del zócalo de la placa Airport.

    Is this really necessary? The antenna is no where near the SSD drive....

    mike - Contestar

    This was the most tricky part for me when remounting the Mac Mini. With my bad eyes, I’ve spent 10 minutes inserting this tiny round antenna plug in the hole. I’ve decided to put the screw back without tighten it too strongly and then it was easier.

    afajner - Contestar

    I have been having wifi issues ever since I changed the drive. I don’t know if this connector is the cause or not.

    Simon - Contestar

    I have been having wifi issues ever since I did this upgrade. Don’t know if it’s this connector or not.

    Simon - Contestar

    Afajner great rip. Worked great. Thx

    Milton - Contestar

    Afajner, your tip worked great. Thanks.

    Milton - Contestar

    This is a very fiddly connector. Afajner’s tip is recommended. Make sure the connector is in securely. It will not wiggle or make a ticking sound when pressed when it is seated correctly.

    maxim - Contestar

    I had trouble at this point too. My experience: Loosen the screw a bit and than center the antenna plug over the pin. In my case I heard a click when I plugged it in correctly. Don’t forget to tighten the screw afterwards.

    Matthias - Contestar

    Is this really necessary? The antenna is no where near the SSD drive....

    mike - 06/25/2017

    UP! is it?

    sandro.vezzali - Contestar

    Not strictly necessary for SSD access, no—just allows you to detach the antenna plate and get it safely out of the way. You can leave it in place if you prefer, but be careful to support the antenna plate and make sure the cable doesn’t get strained or yanked accidentally.

    Jeff Suovanen -

    Wenn nur die M.2 gewechselt werden soll, empfehle ich, den Antennenstecker nicht abzuschrauben und den Deckel einfach vorsichtig beiseite zu legen. Es ist dann allemal genug Platz zum Wechsel der M.2.

    Das Ausstecken dieses Steckers ist hier wirklich nicht einfach, da die Anschlüsse winzig und mit bloßem Auge kaum zu erkennen sind. Hat bei mir gut 20 Minuten gedauert, bis ich das Teil wieder drauf hatte. Eine Lupe kann hier wirklich helfen. Auch das vorherige Fixieren mit der Schraube macht es ggfs. etwas einfacher. Der restliche Ausbau/Umbau/Zusamenbau war nach einer knappen halben Stunde erledigt und ist für jeden mit etwas Geduld machbar.

    Des weiteren aufpassen mit der winzigen Schraube, die beim Zusammenbau leicht verkanten kann und dann sehr schnell abreißt.

    Hermann Röttger - Contestar

    In trying to remove the antenna connector pin from its socket on the airport card the socket came away from its location on the airport card completely, together with the cable and connector pin. Rather than replace the airport card (that would have a new socket) and a new connector/pin for the cable, I decided it would be worth trying to solder the connecting pin to the (now exposed) contact points for the socket on the airport card.

    Best time to do this is during the re-build _after_ replacing the hard drive, when the antenna is still unattached to the airport card. After the re-build (with no further problems encountered) it was quite easy to solder the connector pin with attached remains of the socket to the airport card's contact points - there's enough space for easy solder access without other sensitive components nearby.

    I had thought that my Mac Mini's wireless connectivity might be affected, but it wasn't.

    Now very happy with a fast SSD machine with wireless connectivity.

    David Paul - Contestar

    this was the most fiddly part of the reassembly operation for me too. Old eyes, despite good lighting, led me to try this multiple times before I finally got that satisfying click. I am surprised that people find securing the screw first to be helpful, as I didn’t have nearly enough room to move the cable around if I tried that. Also, while it is theoretically possible to do this entire operation without removing the cable, I would never chance it… It’s way too easy to damage something by yanking on the plate. I had a lot of peace of mind when I was able to set the entire antenna plate aside.

    MrSpiral - Contestar

    After I reassembling, my bluetooth no longer works. The antenna connector is definitely seated properly as I heard the click, and it was fully secured when I tried to wiggle the wire. Did anyone else have this problem?

    Sean Dickson - Contestar

    Update: when I disconnected the antenna cable, OSX retained my keyboard and mouse in the bluetooth device list, but it had apparently forgotten they were paired. I bought a usb keyboard and usb mouse to figure this out. Deleted the devices from the bluetooth list, rediscovered them, and now it’s working fine.

    Sean Dickson -

    Getting this connector back on was the single most annoying part of the process. I agree with loosely reattaching the screw first to hold the cable in place. I then used tweezers to manoeuvre the head of the cable into position and my finger to push it down.

    gdubai - Contestar

    To everyone making comments regarding their experience - fabulous!

    Donn Tarris - Contestar

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    • Con mucho cuidado, extrae el cable de la antena por el espacio que hay entre la fuente de alimentación y la carcasa.

    Use tab that the screw goes through to align the connecter more easily.

    Rob Speight - Contestar

  9. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 9, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remueve la placa de antena del Mac mini.

    To save time and effort, note that you don’t need to disconnect the antenna cable from the radio module. Just carefully lay the antenna plate / cable assembly over to the side and perform the SSD switch.

    clinton - Contestar

  10. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014, SSD: paso 10, imagen 1 de 1
    • Retira el tornillo T5 de 5 mm que sujeta la SSD.

    Screw is M2 x 5mm long.

    cheongi - Contestar

    While you’re here, if you are upgrading a Fusion drive and abandoning the internal HDD, pop the SATA cable to disable the drive without needing to disassemble the whole mini. See the HDD replacement guide steps 14-16. Reinstall the shield while leaving the cable disconnected.

    Fire Clown - Contestar

    In my case I had to use a T4, instead of T5.

    Rafael Sánchez Treviño - Contestar

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    • Levanta ligeramente el extremo libre del SSD y extráigalo de su zócalo.

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    • Saca con cuidado la SSD de la carcasa sin rayar ni tocar los contactos dorados.

    What PCIe SSDs are compatible? I was hoping OWC's site would say, but it looks like OWC is pushing the 2.5" style hard drive for the 2014 Mac mini. The guide for replacing a 2.5" drive looks like you dismantle the entire computer to get there and I'm not really up for that right now. This slot looks like a reasonable alternative.

    jeff - Contestar

    I realize it’s far too late an answer for you, but for others reading this later, OWC now sells compatible SSDs. But they say they are “designed for APFS” and as such require macOS High Sierra or later. I have no idea why this should matter, but they say it does.

    shamino -

    The point OWC is trying to make is that HFS is likely to wear out SSDs more quickly than APFS will, so you should use an OS that support the latter. Whether this is an actual issue depends on the individual's usage.

    Todd VerBeek -

    I was thinking the same, Jeff. It looks like OWC is planning to release drives for these MacMinis soon.

    Mike G - Contestar

    OWC have 2 SSD to choose from 2019 straight replacements.

    peter Tucker - Contestar

    I wasn't aware that the 2014 Mac Mini supported PCIe drives. I had my 1 TB HDD upgraded to a 512 SSD (sata). The speed increase is like night and day.

    Big Lotto Bro - Contestar

  13. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014, Cable PCIe SSD: paso 13, imagen 1 de 1
    • Retire los dos tornillos T6 de 2,6 mm que sujetan el soporte del cable PCIe SSD.

    PCIe SSD & flex cable install on Mac Mini (late 2014) for OS X Fusion Drive [Teardown & Reassembly]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3MmzNRI...

    August - Contestar

    These screws are M1.4.

    cheongi - Contestar

  14. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 14, imagen 1 de 2 Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 14, imagen 2 de 2
    • Retire el soporte del cable PCIe SSD.

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    • Use el extremo plano de un spudger para levantar el conector PCIe SSD directamente desde su conector en la placa lógica.

    • Tenga cuidado de no hacer palanca en el zócalo.

  16. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 16, imagen 1 de 2 Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 16, imagen 2 de 2
    • Deslice el extremo plano de un spudger debajo del cable SSD para levantarlo del adhesivo que lo sujeta al Mac Mini.

    Was not possible - glue in my Mac Mini was way to strong. I destructively ripped out the cable and used a combined adapter/cable to connect a new SSD.

    Wolfgang Tremmel - Contestar

    I had to use the metallic spudger (Jimmy) to separate the SSD cable. It was a bit tricky but started with a corner and once it yielded a bit it was easy from there. It was not easy in such a small area.

    Rafael Sánchez Treviño - Contestar

  17. Reemplazo de cable SSD PCIe Mac Mini Finales 2014: paso 17, imagen 1 de 1
    • Retire el cable PCIe SSD del Mac Mini.

    I can also supply the cable alone (not requiring a full disassembly). Please reply if interested.

    Thomas Hall - Contestar

    I’m interested in the cable.

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Where i can buy the PCIe SSD card?

melvin suarez - Contestar

Where i can buy the PCIe SSD card, someone?

Claudio Vargas - Contestar

I can supply these cables. Please reply to this thread.

Thomas Hall -

I found the ssd kit on eBay for $69ish. However, it doesn't include the ssd. Is it mPCI-e or is it an M.2 module?

Angelo - Contestar

The SSD is neither, I believe. It is the same as the SSDs in the 2014 and up MacBook Pros. Pin format is 12+16

Daniel Abdulla -

¿Sabrían si el ssd pcie wd green es compatible? gracias saludos.

Mauricio Sanchez - Contestar

Hi at all

I’ve bought :

_cablecc m-Key Nvme SSD M.2 NGFF Scheda convertitore per 2014 MacBook Mini A1347 MEGEN2 MEGEM2 MEGEQ2

_Transcend TS256GMTE110S Unità a Stato Solido Interne PCIe Gen 3x4 MTE110S, M.2 NVMe, 256 GB

I installed all on my mac mini late 2014, the SSD works but is not possible install on that the MAC OS because I can’t create GUID partitioning also over the formatting Journaled .

It’s normal or I’ve to do some preliminary operation?

Thanks

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