
Depending on which version of system ( 2010 Mac Mini’s (Macmini4,1) you do have a second choice. Or, if you have the server version then this kit: Mac mini Dual Drive Kit As an option you can add in a second drive using this kit: Installing Mac mini Mid 2010 Dual Drive replacing your optical drive. #Mid 2010 mac mini hard drive upgrade mac That way you can keep your current drive and then after installing your MacOS onto the SSD as well as your User accounts & Apps switch the boot drive over to your new SSD. Leaving your HD as the data drive for your stuff. I installed the Samsung 860 EVO and booted off a High Sierra USB, and the disk utility can’t even see the SSD :( That way you can reduce the size of the SSD you need. Put the original drive back in and the system booted up fine, but is still super slow and negotiated to SATA 1.0 link speed. I’ve read all the other comments from Dan about swapping SATA cables but I can only find “original” SATA cables for my SATA 2.0 capable chipset (based upon the screenshot 3Gbps link speed listed).

It features read/write speeds of up to 550/520MB/s to efficiently store your data.ġ00% Guaranteed Compatible with your Apple Mac mini and All Operating Systems The KC600 utilises the latest 3D TLC NAND technology while supporting a full security suite that includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption, TCG Opal and eDrive. It comes in both 2.5" and mSATA form factors using SATA Rev 3.0 interface with backwards compatibility.

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