#Mac mini ssd install 2017 how to#
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#Mac mini ssd install 2017 how to#

Part 3: How to install macOS from Internet Recovery Part 2: How to make Bootable Installer to install macOS Part 1: How to restore from a Time Machine Backup

Or, download and install the version you need from Apple Store/Apple Support.

#Mac mini ssd install 2017 software#

If need to upgrade, click ' Software Update'. How to check the MacOS version before taking out old SSD?Д¬lick on the Apple logo in the upper left corner of the window, select 'About This Mac'. The firmware can be updated while new macOS is installed. So, new SSD will not be recognized if firmware is not upgraded.

#Mac mini ssd install 2017 update#

Why should update Mac before taking off the old SSD?Д«ecause if the EFI firmware (on Mac's motherboard) is too old, it can not support our PCIe Gen3x4 SSD, it just can works for an old PCIe SSD. Update Mac host to macOS 10.13 High Sierra (10.14 Mojave / 10.15 Catalina). YouTube video instruction search keywords: INDMEM MACBOOK SSD INSTRUCTION

#Mac mini ssd install 2017 pro#

If all else fails, the Ubuntu LiveCD will generally let you access partitions, help you access an EFI shell, etc.INDMEM DMPG3N SSD Use Guidelines for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro One for the MacOS installer, and a 'rescue toolset' in the form of an Ubuntu LiveCD. If you still wish to take the risk, I would suggest arming yourself with two bootable USBs. Please get documented about that before attempting anything.Дў) Changing the hard drive might void your warranty.ДЈ) You might also encounter problems (to boot) if any part of the 'firmware' has been trained to recognize your original hard drive, or due to some corruption of the NVRAM. In case you face an error when attempting to install the new OS, there is a procedure to force the installation manually, on command-line. These are just friendly recommendations and to be treated as such.ДЎ) Apple has a kind of protection on installation (USB) media, something to do with dates (the date when you downloaded the file). There are no guarantees it will work flawlessly, no guarantees you wouldn't lose data, I make no expressed or implied guarantee myself about any of the advice I am giving here.

I'd install that before trying the switch: at any rate, you will want to have a MacOS installation USB ready before attempting the switch. You will have to install a proper OS on the new drive, whether Linux, Windows, or - duh - MacOS. The Mac Mini 2014 has a SATA connector for hard drive. Generally, you get two standards for hard drive connectivity, IDE, and the newer SATA. Refer to the Mac Mini teardown guide on this website for more: I think an external Thunderbolt RAID'ed SSD set would give you the speed I think you are looking for and is a lot easier to deal with. So in a nutshell I don't think this is a wise direction for you. If you where thinking of swapping out the custom blade SSD then the Samsung EVO SSD is not the correct drive! Sadly, there is no 3rd party offering you will need to locate an Apple spare (very expensive) or a used unit off of eBay.

So your re-configured system will be 256 GB + 512 GB for a total of 768 GB so your total storage will be less! As you are taking the HD out you will only have the custom blade SSD left in the system which is only 256 GB in size (the HD is 750 GB on the 1 TB Fusion Drive). You also seem to be confused on what your storage will be (size wise). If you where thinking of re-joining the two drives (SSD & SSD) into a Fusion Drive you just won't gain any benefit and just confuse the poor system on which is the SSD as both are! Then you can replace your HD for a second SSD. Once thats done you'll see two discreet drives the (HD & SSD that make up the fusion set). So follow My first point as you'll need to break the fusion set before you alter the drives.