OWC 2.0TB Aura Pro X2 NVMe Flash SSD Add-On Solution Compatible with Mac Mini (Late 2014), Including Tools & Installation Components
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Roman Lundin
> 24 hourWorks great. It was easy to install. Phenomenal speed when compared to the regular drive that I still keep inside as a second drive. Very convenient that the tools were supplied.
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Paul E. Divan III
> 24 hourThe kit pretty much comes with everything you need. There are videos online that take you step by step through taking the unit apart and putting it back together. I didnt use the new connector choosing instead to just use the existing one. I did not need any tech support to get the job done.
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Daisy
> 24 hourMy mac Mini is a whole new machine. Do follow the directions in the comment from the person who explains that you must set it up to be your startup disk. The process is not as easy as you would think. You will need to do some research. I had to format the disk so that the computer would see it as something it can start up from and I had to install the operating system on it first. If you can do this prior to installation, its recommended. Check out the tech forums online. I just added a few more years of use to my computer. It annoys me that mac started soddering the memory on so now you can do upgrades yourself. This is the only viable option. I have a 2011 imac that Ive revamped that runs like a beast. I may never let it go. Gone are the days you could manage your own machine.
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olmnsml
> 24 hourThis is a great enhancement to my Mac Mini. Really helped to speed up the older unit and make it usable again.
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stumbley
> 24 hourThis drive worked very well for me. The included tool set was a big bonus, and the video instructions on how to install were clear and informative; installation was a breeze. The drive is very fast, and has cut down load/save time by nearly 50% versus the original drive. Very happy with the purchase.
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Jose R S
> 24 hourThis can take some time - so recommend you be patient and do it right. On the 21.5 iMac the drive connector sits next to the left speaker enclosure - resist the temptation to move the speaker. If the fragile power cable is wedged in with the speaker, improperly removing it can break it - and that will add a couple of hours to your install (dont ask me how I know). Net of that it went great and the boot time went from 2 minutes 7 seconds to 15 seconds - awesome!
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Jared Colf
> 24 hourI put this in a Late 2014 Mac mini. The speed boost is phenomenal! Its like a brand new Mac!
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JRS
> 24 hourThis product was super easy to install and I am very happy with it except that the advertised speed cannot be achieved when this is installed to a 2014 Mac mini. I would still buy this product as it made my old Mac mini significantly snappier.
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Fernando Silvio Israel
> 24 hourThe hard drive on my Mac mini was an old sata that was already scrawling and everything was so slow that was unusable. This new ssd hard drive made all the difference. Easy to install (there is a great video and also comes with a good step by step installation guide, and now the Mac mini is back to life.
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Happy Customer
> 24 hourVery clear instructions made installation a breeze. The performance improvement over the basic hard drive was substantial.
Keep The Mac you know:
From drives to gear to stickers, you’ve put time into making your Mac your own. The Aura Pro X2 can give you up to 16x more storage and up to double the speed of the original drive. With that capacity and power, you can keep your Mac running optimally for years — at a fraction of the cost of buying a new model.
Continuous Compatibility:
Aura Pro X2 is designed for the latest macOS versions (macOS High Sierra 10.13 and later), taking full advantage of the advanced features of APFS including: strong encryption, copy-on-write metadata, space sharing, cloning for files and directories, snapshots, fast directory sizing, atomic safe-save primitives, and improved file system fundamentals.
macOS 10.13 High Sierra (or later macOS) must be installed on the host computer before installing the Aura Pro X2 SSD. These OS versions include an EFI firmware update for your host computer. Without the update, your new Aura Pro X2 will not function. When installing macOS to your new SSD, boot and press Cmd-Opt-R, then follow the prompts. This will ensure the latest OS version is installed.
Get Up and Zoom:
In addition to groundbreaking read and write speeds, the Aura Pro X2 is engineered with enhanced burst performance. This means your files load faster and stream fluidly, giving you an edge on your workflow, games, and creativity.
Easy DIY Upgrade:
In just 15 minutes, you can transform your Mac with Aura Pro X2 for speed and storage to rival the latest models. OWC video tutorials walk your through removing your original SSD and replacing it with a new one. Plus, our award-winning US-support team is a just phone call or chat away.