How to Upgrade/Replace the PCIe SSD in a 2014 Mac mini (Macmini7,1)

[@dongfonda]

Would you please share the link of pcie connector? many thanks, buddy

[@13or]

Thanks a ton for such an informative video! You did a fantastic job. It spurred me to experiment with my 2014 Mac Mini. However, I'm uncertain whether it's possible on my device. Could you clarify if your alterations are applicable to this particular model: Model A1347 EMC 2840 Appreciate your response in advance! 🙏🙏🙏

[@rajivsood25]

does upgrade with nvme m.2 increases the efficiency of cpu. as i use mac mini late 2014 model with dual core i5 model with 16 gm ram. but cannot stream properly on Face Book and KZbin simultaneously

[@wdmbarker]

Very easy to install. What about getting my Mac mini to connect with OS? I do the CMD-OPT-R, but I'm not getting anything.

[@poweredbyowc]

Hey Brandon, I am sorry to hear you are having issues with getting the OS up. We would strongly recommend that you contact us via phone at [phone] and we would be able to assist you step by step by phone. It would be just a small step that you would be missing. We look forward to hearing from you.

[@parahumanoid]

from what I recall there's a way to install a SATA 2.5" device also, if I slide the whole assembly out of the unibody. does the procedure in this video render 2.5 SATA device installation impossible, or do they not interfere? thanks for your advice. I am a very occasional mac user, haven't had many of them, so I don't know the peculiarities of different models.

[@poweredbyowc]

Here is a link with some compatible options: eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/mac-mini/2014, unfortunately I believe for this model, you are able to do one or the other, but not both. Hope this info is of help.

[@renatoabuhana7082]

Hi, I don't see you removing the original HDD, which apparently is more complicated. How did you do that? Do you have both hard drive installed?

[@thepopeofkeke]

It’s in there but maybe not connected. Doesn’t really matter because this is ghetto as fuq.

[@reubencheah1237]

Just a quick update. Both disk can co exist in a mini 2014. The video is more to add on a new pcie drive (apple proprietary connector, sold by owc).

[@2guysvintage699]

@@thepopeofkeke Its not a way to get around replacing the HDD, the logic board on these have a connection for an ssd for a fusion drive. My $5000 MacPro has ssd's and HDDs. Last I checked, that ain't ghetto.

[@chadmorin5657]

You also sell ssd card replacements for these. Can you do this and the ssd hard drive swap and have 2 ssds in the 2014 max minis?

[@poweredbyowc]

I don't think you can on the 2014, we would have a kit for the optical drive add-in as a kit if we were able to add another.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Did you all make a video about replacing the HDD/SSD as well?

[@poweredbyowc]

We are very sorry to report that at this time only the PCIe SSD install video is available.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@poweredbyowc It’s all good. If I buy one of these I hope it’ll be uploaded by then.

[@edbouhl3100]

See kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYDFhX-Nnr1qd9E. It’s a completely different process.

[@luismanuelfragosoconceicao]

I suspect that somewhere on the motherboard of the mac mini M1 and M2, there are soldering points very close to the original SSDs, which can accept the connection of that board to NVMe SSDs. Why don't you investigate further? Here's a suggestion :)

[@poweredbyowc]

We can pass along your feedback. However, since most of our products are DIY products that process is a bit beyond the normal customer's abilities on their machine. This routine may also void your warranty on the computer.

[@yummy2003]

Where can i buy that attachment for PRO X2 kit?

[@poweredbyowc]

We actually carry the SSD Add-On kit for the HDD only Late 2014 Mac Mini. Here is a link for you! eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DIYMM14SA/

[@streats1]

I have the 4gb 2014 version (its a bit slow) will upgrading to a ssd improve preformance by a lot or slightly?

[@poweredbyowc]

Depending exactly what you are doing on your machine it may improved the speed of your machine. What will benefit for would be a RAM upgrade. Depending on the 2014 iMac you have you may be able to upgrade the memory.

[@sh.online.577]

Can we have speed test photo

[@poweredbyowc]

Unfortunately due to individual configurations on each user's machine, we cannot provide speed information.

[@Dresling]

I don't seem to be able to find this adapter on your website? :)

[@poweredbyowc]

Hello Andreas, we don't sell it individually but you can find it as part of a kit for the 2014 MacMini's Linking product below: eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/S3DAPT4MM10K/

[@何邪-f3g]

Hi , I have a same 2014 mac mini A1347 , and want to upgrade it too;but I dont know if【Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe 500GB SSD 】is supported，have u try this ssd ？

[@poweredbyowc]

The M.2 SSD would not be compatible since it is a different connection type, I do apologize. If more information is needed, please feel free to reach out to our support team. eshop.macsales.com/Service/

[@Darktanuz]

One big doubt i have is: which would be faster between SSD SATA 3 vs SSD NVMe?? im not sure if the mac mini 2014 has PCIe 2 or 3.. if you could response would be awesome !!

[@poweredbyowc]

The NVMe SSD will be the fastest option on your MacMini. Now your Mac mini will not come with a PCIe slot if you did not purchase it with a fusion drive. Now that is not a problem because we do offer a kit for you to still be able to install the NVMe SSD into your Mac Mini. If you do have the PCIe slot it will be a 3 and the kit we provide is also a 3.

[@Darktanuz]

@@poweredbyowc thank you

[@poweredbyowc]

@Gabo Happy to help!

[@ThomFrost]

Where is the link to the adapter? I have SSD and everything else except for the adapter.

[@poweredbyowc]

Here is the adapter you will need we have the Apple Original set: eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/SSDM14S00KIT/ and OWC Kit. eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DIYMM14SA/

[@malcomt2721]

Can this adapter support the latest Mac OS Sur ?

[@WorldView22]

Hi, I have two Late 2012 Mac Minis but only one of them zaps me when I touch it and at the same time touch another grounded metal-cased equipment (e.g. an amplifier). It's not painful at all but I definitely feel it. Is there an issue with the Mini I should worry about? Thanks.

[@poweredbyowc]

In addition to an ESD bracelet, be careful to be grounded wearing tennis shoes or on a rubber floor matte, as well

[@poweredbyowc]

I would double check that the Mac Mini is completely disconnected and that you are fully grounded as these would be the 2 sources of any static/electrical power. Remember that it is also a good thing to discharge any static on yourself by grounding yourself before and throughout the process.

[@pixoterenton1198]

Does this work with late 2012 mini

[@poweredbyowc]

The late 2012 has a different video to follow, it would be similar but here is the link to the page for the slight differences that might occur. eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/mac-mini/2012

[@RodwhitecloudJones]

I would like to purchase the item, I would like to know exactly what it will do for Late Mac Mini 2014, 7,1, I5, 500gb? I saw one of your cards for 240 GB, what will that do for me? Do I need the 1TB? I would like to use my mini as a server to store photos and documents from mac, keeping them free.

[@poweredbyowc]

If you choose to upgrade with the PCIe SSD, it would provide a speed boost as well as extra storage. For more information, I would recommend contacting our support team on the link below. eshop.macsales.com/Service/support

[@minolsumanasinghe6222]

Do you ship this to Qatar?

[@poweredbyowc]

We do ship internationally to Qatar.

[@CoollllCat]

If I already have a pcie card, can I just add a second 2.5” hard drive?

[@damianperczuk1397]

+1

[@Philjj61]

Mine has a regular "spinner" hard drive deep inside (standard) and someone put a NVMe PCIe (recommended) on top (easy-ish) and installed the boot OS onto that, made it run like a champ. Next is to put an SSD in instead of the spinner, easy, if you have some skills. If your PCIe card boots from itself, it may not be that extra useful for speed.

[@allybeatz4853]

I have my Mac Mini late 2014.can it be upgraded???

[@CHECKHIMOUT]

yes, it can be!

[@jonathonlong4921]

@@CHECKHIMOUT how

[@CHECKHIMOUT]

@@jonathonlong4921 replace the hard drive for a ssd. i replaced the fusion drive in my 2014 Mini (which is 128G ssd and a 1T hard drive for 2x 1T SSD’s). look it up on youtube, heaps of videos on how to!! My Mac Mini is like new!

[@RodwhitecloudJones]

@@CHECKHIMOUT Send the direct link to the video

[@CHECKHIMOUT]

@@RodwhitecloudJones kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnWmpWyDZrCUf9k

[@eborgelin1]

Reattach Wi-Fi cable…?

[@poweredbyowc]

Hi Emil! The WiFi cable was not disconnected at 1:53, so it should not need to be reconnected.