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1.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 3G
SSD Upgrade and HDD Replacement Kit for 27-inch & 21.5-inch iMac (Late 2009 - 2010)
Mfr P/N: KITIM09HE1TB OWC SKU: OWCKITIM09HE1TB
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Complete DIY kit for upgrading to an SSD in your HDD-equipped 27-inch or 21.5-inch iMac (Late 2009 - 2010)
- Add a high-performance OWC 3G 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 2009 — 2010 iMac
Fast and reliable solid-state storage
Upgrade Your iMac with Confidence.
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
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- (1) OWC Mercury 3G SSD
- (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
- (1) In-line digital thermal sensor cable
- (2) 2.25" suction cup
- (1) Torx T10s driver
- (1) Torx T8s 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
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1.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 3G 2.5-inch 7mm SATA 3.0Gb/s Solid-State Drive
- 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences.
- Temperature reporting is currently an unsupported feature because due to the operating characteristics of SSDs, it is highly unlikely one would ever exceed an OWC Mercury SSD's stated operating temperature ceiling of 158F/70C. However, we are looking into supporting this feature in the future via a firmware update. Firmware updates can be found here: http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/OWC/SSD.
Capacity
- 1000GB Useable Capacity
- Total Flash Memory Components: 1064GB
- 64GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity
- 931GiB
Drive Format
- Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)
Controller
- Silicon Motion SM2246EN 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 3.0 Gb/s
Random 4K Read
- Up to 60,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write
- Up to 60,000 IOPS
Sustained Read (3Gb/s)
- Up to 250 MB/s
Sustained Write (3Gb/s)
- Up to 230 MB/s
Read Latency (Max)
- 100 µs
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
- 1 per 1016 bits read
TRIM Support
- Yes
Error Correction
- Built-in ECC
Security
- Chip Based Data Encryption: 256-bit AES-compliant
Read Mode (Max)
- Up to 2 Watts
Write Mode (Max)
- Up to 2 Watts
Idle Mode (Max)
- Up to 0.7 Watts
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
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Videos
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Customer Reviews
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Installing a hard drive into an iMac of any era is no small feat. I'd opened an iMac previous to do this once, and but its still an involved experience. That said, the kit made it straightforward enough to understand. A couple of thoughts on the instruction videos: There are videos for replacing the hard disk with another spinning disk, and for adding the SSD alongside the existing disk. While most anyone doing this can probably figure it out, I think it'd be worth having a video that explicitly replaces the original drive with the SSD in the adapter, with the temperature sensor placed properly. I don't think it's particularly hard to get wrong, but having an official method might make one feel more confident. As a last note, I had a big hiccup getting the iMac to startup after wards. I searched online and someone suggested that if I'd broken the vertical sync cable, to just leave it unplugged. I opened it up again and unplugged it, and the iMac started right up! The cable didn't look damaged though. I plugged it back in and everything still booted - so I assume I didn't have it seated properly the first time. There's not a lot of space to work with the display unscrewed. Anyway, I'm happy with my iMac with the SSD. New life in an old machine!
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Reviewer1382033829
We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our kit! Installing a hard drive in an iMac can definitely be a challenge, and we’re so glad that our tools made the process more straightforward for you. Your feedback about the instruction videos is invaluable, and we appreciate your suggestion for additional content. We’re always looking for ways to improve and provide the best support for our customers. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and happy upgrading!
Quick and easy. Kit included everything needed to do the upgrade.
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:Reviewer3208557577
Thank you so much for your amazing 5/5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that everything was included in your upgrade kit and that the process was quick and easy for you. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we are grateful for your support. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/
Very very good video, clear and easy to follow. BUT It would be a good idea to make the view to the reconnecting the very small connectors a little larger or better explained.. Especially the one for the temperature control of the HD and the one for the LED temp as well, it is extremely difficult to guess which way does the connector goes in. I had to replay the video many time and finally on a very large screen to see the thin wires are to the front... I may have a problem, while reinstalling I have damaged the tiny vertical seat connector on the upper left side, while pushing it down 2 wires got bent... I am trying to straighten them and push it inside the socket properly... it may not work... is it possible to buy a replacement connector. see second picture attached. If it doesn't work all that work will have been a waste. Otherwise a perfect DIY to save a very good old Mac. Congratulations to Mr.Shane for his remarquable tech support. Case: 02131503
I would recommend this product to a friend!
Verified Purchase.- Reviewer:georges_kopp
Thank you so much for your fantastic 4/5 star review! We are thrilled to hear that our DIY kit was able to save your old iMac. We appreciate your feedback about the connectors and will definitely take it into consideration for future improvements. We understand that sometimes certain steps can be challenging, but we are glad that our video was helpful overall. If you have any further questions or need assistance with the damaged connector, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!
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