120GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G
SSD Upgrade and HDD Replacement Kit for 27-inch & 21.5-inch iMac (2006 - Early 2009)
Mfr P/N: KITIM05HE120 OWC SKU: OWCKITIM05HE120
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Complete DIY kit for upgrading to an SSD in your HDD-equipped 27-inch or 21.5-inch iMac (2006 - Early 2009)
- Add a high-performance OWC 6G SSD to your iMac.
- No software hacks required.
- Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support.
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
The complete solution for your 2006 — early 2009 iMac
Fast and reliable solid-state storage
Maintains highest performance while offering ultimate convenience
- Please note, that before attempting to perform this installation, it is recommended you watch the associated instructional video in its entirety to determine your ability to perform this complex procedure. OWC assumes no responsibility for damage that may occur during the install.
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury 6G SSD
- (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
- (2) 2.25" suction cup
- (1) Torx T8s driver
- (1) Torx T6s driver
- (1) Phillips PH02 driver
- (1) Nylon pry tool (spudger)
- (1) Microfiber scratch-free cloth
- AdaptaDrive Assembly Manual & User Guide
- 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty
NOTE: This kit contains consumable and/or one time use components and therefore is non-refundable if opened. If you have any concerns about your ability to perform the upgrade, you can return the unopened kit for a refund.
Specs
OWC Microfiber Wipe
Color
- Blue
Dimensions
- Length: 30.5 cm (12.0 in)
- Width: 30.5 cm (12.0 in)
120GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G 2.5-inch 7mm SATA 6.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive
- Use of a 2.5-inch SSD in a 3.5-inch drive bay requires an adapter bracket such as the NewerTech AdaptaDrive.
- Use of any SSD in an external enclosure is dependent on the power available from the enclosure. OWC Mercury Electra 6G and Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSDs are engineered for use in any OWC Enclosure that supports 2.5-inch SSDs.
Capacity
- 120GB Useable Capacity
- Total Flash Memory Components: 128GB
- 8GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 112GiB
Drive Format
- Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)
Controller
- SandForce 2281 Series Processor with 7% over-provisioning
NAND Flash Components
- Tier 1 Asynchronous Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash
S.M.A.R.T. Attributes
- Standard attributes supported
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
- Up to 32 simultaneous commands
RAID Support
- Yes
Form Factor
- 2.5-inch 7mm
Drive Interface
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Random 4K Read
- Up to 60,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write
- Up to 60,000 IOPS
Sustained Read (3Gb/s)
- Up to 284 MB/s
Sustained Write (3Gb/s)
- Up to 268 MB/s
Sustained Read (6Gb/s)
- Up to 556 MB/s
Sustained Write (6Gb/s)
- Up to 523 MB/s
Read Latency (Max)
- 100 µs
Write Latency (Max)
- 100 µs
Read Incompressible Data Rate (up to)
- 208 MB/s
Write Incompressible Data Rate (up to)
- 235 MB/s
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
- 1 per 1016 bits read
TRIM Support
- OS Dependent
Error Correction
- Built-in ECC
Security
- Chip Based Data Encryption: 128-bit AES-compliant
Dimensions
- Height: 0.7 cm (0.3 in)
- Length: 10.0 cm (3.9 in)
- Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in)
Weight
- 77.0 g (0.17 lbs)
RoHS Compliant
- Yes
Ambient Temperature
- Operating: 32°F to 158°F (0°C to 70°C)
- Non-Operating: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Altitude
- Operating: -304.8 m to 3,048.0 m (-1,000 ft to 10,000 ft)
- Non-Operating: -304.8 m to 12,192.0 m (-1,000 ft to 40,000 ft)
Idle (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
- 0.0 bels
Newer Technology AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
Mechanisms Supported
- Compatible with any 2.5" SATA hard drive or Solid State drive
Color
- Black
Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- Height: 0.9 cm (0.4 in)
- Length: 14.7 cm (5.8 in)
- Width: 10.1 cm (4.0 in)
Weight
- 99.0 g (0.22 lbs)
Country of Origin
- China
TAA Compliance
- No
Compatibility & Installation Videos









Customer Reviews
Everything I needed for the upgrade and clear instructions.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:IvoD
We greatly appreciate receiving positive feedback about the iMac SSD upgrade. It is satisfying to know that our instructions were clear for a swift and efficient installation process. Don't hesitate to contact us with further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Bought this for my sons early 2009 iMac. Followed instructions in video and I’m very happy. Fast boot and works well!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:CharmingBuffalo-47021
Thank you for that feedback! We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the DIY kit for iMac! Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions, comments, or concerns. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
OWC’s installation kit and well-done instructional video helped me resurrect and rejuvenate an old 2008 24” iMac in about an hour. Saved $180 on labor, plus got a sense of satisfaction. Excellent products from the longtime Mac upgrade experts!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
- Reviewer:WalterTersch