DIY Bundle
1.0TB OWC 6G SSD
and HDD Kit for Late 2009 - 2010 iMacs
Mac
Mercury Extreme Pro SSD and iMac HDD Kit
Upgrade with Confidence!
The complete solution for your 2009 - 2010 iMac
Experience the extreme performance of an OWC SSD upgrade with this easy DIY SSD and hard drive replacement kit. Add an SSD to your hard drive equipped iMac to experience faster booting, near instant application launches and lightning fast data transfer speeds.
Fast and reliable solid-state storage
With incredible sustained data speeds, up to 100X greater data protection than enterprise class Hard Disk Drives, and RAISE technology for RAID like data protection and reliability, the OWC Mercury 6G SSD line delivers unbeatable performance, that's backed by an incredible OWC SSD Limited Warranty.
Upgrade Your iMac with Confidence.
OWC's in-line solution is the only hardware digital thermal sensor on the market allowing a third-party SATA drive to be installed in your iMac. A convenient, plug-and-play cable, the In-line Digital Thermal Sensor eliminates fan noise and maintains proper system fan control through the iMac's System Management Controller. This innovative device is designed specifically for the iMac, requires no software hacks and ensures compatibility with Apple's built-in diagnostic processes.
The NewerTech AdaptaDrive has been benchmark test proven to deliver the same data transfer rates as is experienced when a drive is connected directly to the SATA data bus. The AdaptaDrive doesn't create a bottleneck or any performance throttling...it delivers pure data pass-through performance and drive use convenience from any 2.5" SATA 1.5Gb/s, 3Gb/s, or 6Gb/s hard drive or SSD.
1.0TB Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD Specifications:
Specifications
Controller
Silicon Motion SM2246EN Series
NAND
Tier 1 3D NAND
Form Factor
Standard 7mm 2.5"
Interface
SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s & 1.5Gb/s supported, SATA 3.0 Compliant
Capacity1
960GB useable capacity
Total Flash Memory Components – 1024GB
64GB allocated to real-time data redundancy & error correction
Formatted Capacity2
930GiB
RAID Support
Qualified for single drive and multiple drive production workstation RAID 0/1/10/0+1 and SPAN usage.
SMART Attributes
Standard5
Native Command Queuing
up to 32 commands
Manufacturer Model Number
OWCSSD7P6G960
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Format
Physical
Height (max)
7mm (0.276″)
OWC 7mm – 9.5mm Adapter
Width (max)
70.06mm (2.758″)
Length (max)
100.12mm (3.941″)
Weight
77 grams +/- 2 grams
0.170 lbs +/- 2.71 oz
Reliability3
Data Reliability
Built-in BCH ECC: Up to 66 bits correctable per 1024 bytes
Security
Chip Based Data Encryption: 256-bit AES-compliant
TRIM Support
Yes
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
Less than 1 sector per 1016 bits read
Performance
Sequential Reads (6Gb/s, Compressible Data)
524 MB/s
Sequential Writes (6GB/s, Compressible Data)
413 MB/s
Sequential Reads (6GB/s, Incompressible Data)
516 MB/s
Sequential Writes (6Gb/s, Incompressible Data)
404 MB/s
Power
Active
Less than 2000mW (2.0W) expected maximum draw
Idle
Less than 700mW (0.7W)
Environmental (Operating)
Temperature (°F)
32°F to 158°F
Temperature (°C)
0°C to 70°C
Environmental (Non-Operating)
Temperature (°F)
-40°F to 185°F
Temperature (°C)
-40°C to 85°C
Acoustics
Idle (Typical)
0.0 bels
Seek (Typical)
0.0 bels
AdaptaDrive Specifications:
NewerTech Part Number
Drive Inteface
- Fully SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gb/s) compatible
- SATA Revision 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0 (1.5Gb/s) compatible
Drive Supported
- (1) 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s drive
Material
Dimensions
- Height: 0.4 in (1.0 cm)
- Width: 4.0 in (10.2 cm)
- Length: 5.8 in (14.7 cm)
Weight (Without Drives
Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n KITIM09HP1TB UPC#: 812437026061
27" iMac (2010) Install Video
21.5" iMac (2010) Install Video
27" iMac (2009) Install Video
21.5" iMac (2009) Install Video
iMac (27-inch Mid 2010)
(July 2010)
Model ID: iMac11,3
3.2GHz i3, 2.8GHz i5, 3.6GHz i5, 2.93GHz i7
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2010)
(July 2010)
Model ID: iMac11,2
3.06GHz i3, 3.2GHz i3, 3.6GHz i5
iMac (27-inch Late 2009)
(October 2009)
Model ID: iMac11,1
2.66GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7
iMac (27-inch Late 2009)
(October 2009)
Model ID: iMac10,1
3.06GHz, 3.33GHz
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2009)
(October, 2009)
Model ID: iMac10,1
3.06GHz, 3.33GHz
Includes
- (1) OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD
- (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
- (4) 2.5" drive to bracket mounting screws
- (4) Bracket to 3.5" drive bay mounting screws
- AdaptaDrive Assembly Manual & User Guide
- (1) In-line Digital Thermal Sensor Cable
- (2) NewerTech 2.25" Suction Cup
- (1) Torx T10s driver
- (1) Torx T8s driver
- (1) NewerTech pry tool
- (1) Microfiber scratch-free cloth
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.
Warranty
The best warranty is one you never have to use - but should the need occur - we're proud to provide a superior level of support and service coverage to our customers.
5 Year OWC SSD Limited Warranty on the OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
1 Year OWC Brand Standard Limited Warranty on the OWC In-line Thermal Sensor cable
5 Year NewerTech Product Limited Warranty on the NewerTech AdaptaDrive
Even when not used, we understand the peace of mind afforded by a longer warranty period. OWC's industry leading coverage is a testament to our confidence in the reliability of the solutions that we offer. OWC solutions are engineered to demanding quality standards in order to deliver the most reliable, highest performance available on the market in each storage category.
Customer Ratings
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4.5 / 5
2 out of 2 (100%) reviewers would recommend this product
Verified Buyer
Reviewer: LongtimeCustomer
Location: Asheville, NC
Age: Over 65
Experience Level: Home User
Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 4/5
Good kit but needed professional installation
July 11, 2018
I have successfully installed upgrades, hard drives, memory, and optical drives in several Apple computers including an Apple IIc, a Power Mac 5400, and an iMac G5. I felt comfortable attempting the SSD upgrade on my 21.5" Mid 2010 iMac using the well done OWC install video as a guide, however I was unsuccessful. I was not able to successfully reinstall the display port cable and ended up retiring the computer and replacing it with a used 21.5" Mid 2011 iMac from OWC. Nothing wrong with the kit or the install video from OWC but my skill level was not up to the challenge. Suggest professional installation for a 21.5" Mid 2010 iMac or similar computer unless you have experience removing and replacing the display on a computer with a similar display port connector. I would recommend this item to a friend!
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Verified Buyer
Reviewer: AverageGuy
Experience Level: Home User
Rating: 5/5
Mercury 1.0TB SSD- fast, easy install
August 22, 2017
This SSD replaced a corrupted HDD (remember to back up folks!). Selecting the correct install video was confusing after two similar videos showed in the play list. Once I found the correct video the install was quick and easy. I used the upgrade kit with suction cups, Torx drivers and pry tool. Not having completed this install before I didn't want to chance damaging components so I tried the upgrade kit. Looking back I'm sure I could have removed the glass without the suction cups and used a pry tool from my cycling kit bag. The install video was the best help. The video quality was high and the sound was clear enough to follow without wondering what the instructions were. The most challenging step was removing cables in the system. The clips had never been touched and were too small for a firm grip. The video zoomed in to show well enough how to remove the clips. The SSD installed easily and I didn't take nearly as long as the recommended time. Once powered I noticed a significant increase in speed- computer boot, read / write operations, internet searches, everything. I'm very pleased with the drive. I would recommend this item to a friend!
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