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500GB OWC 6G SSD
and HDD Kit for all 2011 iMacs

Mac
Mercury Electra SSD and iMac HDD Kit
Upgrade with Confidence!
The complete solution for your 2011 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
Delivering the latest in flash NAND and controller technology, utilizing SLC and 3D NAND for long-lasting, power-efficient performance, the OWC Mercury 6G SSD line offers a powerful combination of performance and reliability for demanding everyday computer users.
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.
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Highlights
  • Add a high-performance OWC 6G SSD to your iMac.
  • No software hacks required.
  • Backed by free DIY install videos and expert support.
Maintains highest performance while offering ultimate convenience
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.


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.

Release Candidate (RC) firmware set

There are two kinds of firmware for SSDs Mass Production (MP) and Release Candidate (RC). Prior to an MP firmware release, there are beta firmware releases and an RC firmware release. Often, the RC is the same as the MP release, however there can be small changes and bug fixes made between the two. OWC has evaluated the RC for the 6Gb/s SandForce 2281 Processor and found it to be stable with no issues reported during our testing. However, as with any evolutionary product, issues may surface as different usages and configurations are employed and it is important to understand that there will be further updates and revisions.

Since no firmware update is currently offered for the OWC Mercury EXTREME Pro 6G SSD, no update page exists. To see the typical steps involved with a self performed field firmware update, please visit our 3Gb/s product update page at: http://eshop.macsales.com/Customized_Pages/Framework.cfm?page=sf_firmware.html

It is important to note that the current firmware update tool requires the use of Windows XP/Vista/7. OWC is currently working on a Mac OS based update tool, but we do not have an exact availability date.

500GB Mercury Electra 6G SSD Specifications:

Specifications

Form Factor
Standard 7mm 2.5"
Interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Capacity 1
500GB Useable Capacity
Total Flash Memory Components: 512GB
12GB Allocated to real-time data redundancy and error correction
Formatted Capacity1
466 GiB
RAID Support
Yes
SMART Attributes
Standard 2
Native Command Queuing
Up to 32 simultaneous commands
RoHS Compliant
Yes
Reach Certification
Yes
Format
Unformatted (Instructions on formatting here)

Physical

Height (max)
7 mm (0.276 in)
Width (max)
70.06 mm (2.758 in)
Length (max)
100.12 mm (3.941 in)
Weight
60.0 g (0.13 lbs)

Reliability

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)
1,500,000 hours
Security
ATA Security Feature Command Set and Password Login Support
Error Correction
Built-in ECC
TRIM Support
OS Dependent
Wear Leveling
Supported
Nonrecoverable Read Errors
Less than 1 sector per 1015 bits read

Compatibility

Mac OS Compatibility
Yes
PC OS Compatibility
Yes
Other Requirements
Requires a Mac, PC, or drive enclosure with an available SATA drive bay. SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) required for best performance.

Performance

Average Access Time
<0.1 ms
Sequential Read (Max)
533MB/s
Sequential Write (Max)
462MB/s
Random 4K Read
Up to 75,000 IOPS
Random 4K Write
Up to 81,000 IOPS

Power

Active (Max)
2.1W
Idle Mode (Max)
0.1W

Environmental (Operating)

Shock
1500 G max at 0.5 ms
Temperature (°F)
32°F to 158°F
Temperature (°C)
0°C to 70°C
Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing

Environmental (Non-Operating)

Shock
1500 G max at 0.5 ms
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
  1. 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. 
  2. 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.

AdaptaDrive Specifications:

NewerTech Part Number

  • ADPTADRV

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

  • Black painted Aluminum

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

  • 3.5 oz (99.2 g)
Manufacturer provided specifications for Other World Computing p/n KITIM11HE500 UPC#: 812437026047

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27" iMac Install Video


21.5" iMac Install Video


This product is compatible with... Learn how to find your Mac's model ID
iMac Intel
iMac (27-inch Mid 2011)
(May 2011)
Model ID: iMac12,2
2.7GHz i5, 3.1GHz i5, 3.4GHz i7
Detailed specs
Install Videos
iMac Intel
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2011)
(August 2011)
Model ID: iMac12,1
3.1GHz i3
Detailed specs
Install Videos
iMac Intel
iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011)
(May 2011)
Model ID: iMac12,1
2.5GHz i5 , 2.7GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7
Detailed specs
Install Videos

Includes

  • (1) OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD
  • (1) AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
  • (1) OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor Cable
  • (2) OWC 2-1/4" Suction Cup
  • (1) Torx T10 driver
  • (1) Torx T8 driver
  • (1) Nylon Pry Tool (Spudger)
  • (1) OWC Blue Microfiber Screen Cleaning 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.

3 Year OWC SSD Limited Warranty on the OWC Mercury Electra 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

Write a Review 4.9 / 5 25 out of 28 (89%) reviewers would recommend this product
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Reviewer: Jefff Location: Ventura, CA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Good Choice August 25, 2020 My 2011 Mac's hard drive died and looking at the choice between another $1500 and this, it was an easy choice. Almost everything I needed was in the box. The instruction that came with it and the video made it relatively painless to install my new drive. I found a pair of hemostats helped with the screws especially with the magnets fighting for control. Taking my time and following the video was the best choice. There were a couple times I had issues - 1 connector was difficult (smaller hands would have helped) and i did take the wrong screw out but it became obvious quickly. Overall, the project is not difficult. Once the drive was installed, it was a simple matter to get everything reinstalled. It would have been helpful if the instructions included how to get the os and the steps required, but that is easy enough to find on Apple's support site. Now that my new drive is in, it's obvious that this was a great choice. My Mac is faster than when it was new and apps start much more quickly than before. This has definitely given me a few more years before I need to upgrade.

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Reviewer: CincyGuy Location: Cincinnati Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 This was really easy August 21, 2020 Everyone at OWC was helpful with making the correct choice for my upgrade. If I can do it, I'm sure you can too. Came with everything you need for the upgrade. I have only had positive results from these guys, from hard drives to memory and hardware upgrades over the years. You should not be afraid to use them for your next project.

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Reviewer: LongtimeMacfan Location: Wisconsin Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: over 6 months
Rating: 5/5 Not so difficult July 4, 2020 Easy to follow video made this switch of SSD for HDD a snap. The speed of SSD in a desktop cannot be exaggerated, most evident in several seconds for the machine to boot. Very reassuring to know the lack of moving parts will mean reliable service for years.

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Reviewer: Wilhelm Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Updating made simple July 3, 2020 Checked out macsales for upgrades to my old imac and was surprised how together the company is and with the step by step instructions for replacing the hard drive plus the transfer of operating system and programs with file, is was so straight forward I had to check out out upgrades to other Macs that I have. Haven't had to use tech support because following the instructions everything worked first time. Helps give a person confidence your ready to tackle another upgrade. Thank You.

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Reviewer: Marcus Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 The rebirth of your mac. May 7, 2020 Wow, I just finished installing this upgrade, and what a rejuvenation ! A new mac for a fraction of the price. don't hesitate do it (with caution!) I would like to point out that the connectors are really small and require a lot of patience not to damage it. If you have "big fingers" it would be better to deal with a professional. It's a pity that the proposed videos only present the replacement of an original 3.5 HDD and not a replacement with only one ssd. In my case the connections of the "adaptadrive" were reversed (see photo) but fortunately there was enough room to put the wires and connectors (in the right gutter) and not hinder the re-installation of the screen. And finally, to clarify the mandatory use of the thermal sensor and to eliminate fan panic after restart, it may be necessary to reset your System Management Controller (SMC).(https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295) after completion. I strongly recommend this upgrade but underline the finesse necessary to complete this task.

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Reviewer: gary2470 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Noob Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 New life to an old iMac!!! April 27, 2020 All I can say is WOW!!! This kit was perfect and everything I needed to complete the install was included. The install video on the site was SPOT ON and left nothing for me "figure out". I am by no means a computer guy and to be honest I had already made plans to take to a shop and get it fixed after I tried the install but it went as easy as shown! If there was anything I would add would be to have a pair of NON-METAL tweezers... but thanks to the magnets for the screen, I never lost a screw!!! LOL

Thanks MacSales, awesome product!

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Reviewer: HamconsOH Location: Cincinnati OH Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Brought my 2011 iMac back to life February 19, 2020 My 2011 iMac had gotten to the point that it was actually painful. There were times it took literally hours to reboot the machine or the reboot would hang. Best case would be 20 minutes for a reboot. Hard drive was not making noises but was getting 80-85% full. My choices were to attempt this upgrade or buy a new computer. Due to the age of the system and being topped out at High Sierra I opted for the Electra 6G. The tools sent with the upgrade kit were sufficient, although I would recommend a pair of tweezers to be included since the screws on the LCD are set deep and get caught in the magnets’ pull. Word of caution, the LCD connectors to the logic board are tiny. Much smaller than the video makes it appear, but otherwise the install went well…I finished the first time and sealed the system up and turned it on…no screen. I called and was told I had to go back in and reset the connectors again, and the second time it went without a hitch. The LCD data cable connector (the weird one) didn’t seat properly the first time. Did a clean install of the OS and this machine now rivals my 2017 Retina 4K iMac for speed…no exaggeration. Boot up is within seconds due to the SSD drive. Apps open quickly and many glitchy things that were happening on the old hard drive have stopped. I am more amazed than I imagined I would be. If you have a choice between junking a machine and have the confidence do the upgrade yourself, it is very worth it and I would recommend this course before buying a new system…$160 v. $2,500+…very worth it. This machine will probably go another 5+ years now.

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Reviewer: Dave90
Rating: 5/5 Warp speed for your Mac January 14, 2020 Amazing improvement in speed of my 2011 i-Mac. From minutes to a couple of seconds to boot and applications load almost instantly, just as fast as a more recent 2018 MacBook Pro. Work to swap disk required care and a helping pair of hands, but the video instructions were clear. The memory upgrade was simple and helped too.

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Reviewer: Faxe Location: Denmark Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Hobbiest Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Great upgrade. August 16, 2019 The HD in my mid 2011 27" iMac had started being noisy, so i started looking for a solution, and found the OWC SSD Diy kit. The installation were "easy" as i followed the great installation video posted on the home page. Only problem i encountered were when trying to install a fresh copy og OSX, so i had to shut down and install from my Time Machine, and that was easy done, i now have a totally silent iMac, running fast & smooth.

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Reviewer: CaptainJoeyG Location: Port Charlotte, FL Age: Over 65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Blinding speed to mid 2011 iMac27 running High Sierra August 10, 2019 Recently I installed 16Gb of memory from MacSales and then thought what would a SSD replacement do. I installed the memory then the SSD and (data backup was from time machine) my boot times have now become literally seconds, switching between applications are the speed of mouse clicks.

I installed the SSD into a SATA to USB enclosure and using the installer on my running MAC installed a bootable copy of High Sierra onto the target SSD. Then I replaced the HDD in the MAC with the SSD using MacSales kit and recovered all data and applications using Time Machine on MyPassport to the SSD. The MAC now has a new lease on life

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Reviewer: JCanose Location: Richmond, VA Age: 35-44 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Great Product for Upgrading HDD June 23, 2019 My 2011 iMac 27" was getting slower and slower every year. Bought this and easily upgraded the HDD to SSD and this is the first time I've ever opened my iMac.

Installed on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019.

The SSD didn't come formatted as Mac OS Journaled so I had to format. The restore from Time Machine took about five hours. No complaints.

I've been using the iMac for about a day so far and the speed closing and opening applications has increased a lot. It feels like a new iMac.

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Reviewer: HeyCityBoy Location: Brooklyn, NY Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Modernized my iMac! May 18, 2019 Machine: Mid-2011 21” iMac, model 12,1.

This machine has become my “audio/visual” workstation, mostly for Logic, Photoshop, and Final Cut. I figured an SSD would really future-proof things. I use outboard hard drives for all my data projects, so I just ordered the 500GB SSD kit.

The OWC video is pretty much spot-on, though BIG item to note: the DisplayPort cable (which connects your LED screen to the guts of the iMac) is incredibly delicate. In fact, my cable was plugged in so tightly to the motherboard that the cable was damaged when I finally removed it.

If you also damage your DisplayPort cable, fear not, just buy a replacement (I bought mine from Beets Tech for like $10). Remove the old cable from the LED panel. The key is to plug the DisplayPort cable into the motherboard FIRST, and then plug it into the LED panel, as your final connection when closing up the machine.

Also, be super careful with the LED screen and the glass. Do not let your fingers touch the LED! I laid out some clean drop cloths on my couch and gently propped the glass and LED panel up against the couch back, so nothing touched the exposed surfaces (picture the panels at a 60deg angle, to the right angle of the couch back and seat). Once I had everything installed, I used the included microfiber cloth to gently brush off the LED screen (dry cloth, not wet), and then used it also to brush down the inside face of the glass, before replacing the glass on machine.

Another note: I highly recommend you format the SSD before installing it! I plugged the SSD into a USB enclosure, then formatted it with Disk Utility (Journaled, one partition), installed OSX on it (simply open App Store, re-download your current OSX, and have it install on your SSD), and then used a Time Machine backup to flash my original hard drive onto the SSD. Then I tested the SSD by using it as the startup disk (while still in the USB enclosure). Once I was sure that the SSD was all set, only then did I open up the iMac and install it.

Overall, this is a fantastic kit. The heat sensor works great. If you’re having a raging fan after install, then double-check the LED heat sensor cable; it’s the cable right next to the fragile DisplayPort connection on the motherboard. I had to push this heat sensor cable pretty firmly into its receptacle, in order for a good connection.

Once you’re up and running, zap the PRAM a few times (command option PR on startup). I cannot describe how much of an improvement the SSD is! Lightning fast machine, feels super modern, and I can’t imagine ever buying another workstation for audio/visual production. Thanks OWC!

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Reviewer: HamHands Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Excellent, but careful on install May 18, 2019 If you take your time and are very careful, there's no problem with the install, but if you've never gone inside a computer before I'd recommend having a dealer do it. The space inside is very tight, the magnets tend to grab the screws and they sometimes fall into the housing, and some of the connectors are tiny so if you've got big hands it's not that easy. Also, the video DOES NOT show the install of an SSD drive which is a bit of a pain. After installing the 3.5" enclosure I found there was no room to insert the SATA cables and had to "reverse" the enclosure to get it to fit. It would help if the video actually showed the SSD drive in the enclosure being installed. Other than the above, everything worked perfectly.

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Reviewer: Shittzu Location: Okinawa, Japan Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 IMac 21” Mid 2011 1TB SSD Upgrade March 8, 2019 Purchased the 1TB upgrade kit. Installation was as depicted in the videos. Given age of my iMac opted for less expensive 6G SSD upgrade. Results were amazing. Almost like a brand new machine. Performance well worth the $200.

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Reviewer: Corrosive11 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 45-54 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 This kit and video are right in sync February 20, 2019 Love it! I had to use Disk Utility from the recovery menu to "erase" and format before I could restore my Time Machine backup. You guys probably already know that though as this was my first time replacing hardware in an iMac.

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Reviewer: Extremejor Location: Anchorage, AK Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 5-6 months
Rating: 4/5 Wound up taking it to Tech February 8, 2019 Once I sat down and truly contemplated what it was going to take me to DIY this job I decided to take it to our local Mac Specialist. Some dust had gotten behind the display anyway and he cleaned that for me. If you have the time and the gumption, then do it, I didn't have the time.

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Reviewer: stuie Location: Northern California Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Excellent Product January 14, 2019 I purchased this after owning several other OWC SSD's. While the install is fairly involved, the formatting, restoring and subsequent use of the drive is easy. It sped up my iMac faster than it had ever been. I can't recommend this enough, but unless you are experienced with computer building or upgrading, you may consider having a professional do the physical upgrade, as the process is very involved. The video is excellent and covers everything to install, however. So if you're at least mechanically minded, then you'll be able to handle the install.

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Reviewer: 47adrian47 Location: Crestline, CA Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Like a new computer! November 3, 2018 I finally took the leap to SSD when the OEM 1TB hard drive died. Good thing I had a recent Time Machine backup. The video of the install was very helpful. I followed it and only had a few hiccups. One major was the bracket adaptor for the SSD and the data cable. The instructions were a little weak on that one. I have had it for almost a year and I have to say the computer feels new again. I strongly recommend this if you have an iMac that still can do what you want it to but is slowing down.

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Reviewer: Applal Location: Wisconsin Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Speedy old iMac! June 25, 2018 I had the perfect moment to choose to replace my HD in my iMac. It failed. I had said I would either buy a new iMac or replace the failed HD with an SSD in hope of regaining some lost "snap" to my 2011 iMac. Boy, did I ever get it back. Boot times are incredibly fast, launch times are very fast, render and saves in photo and video work are vastly improved. The only think hard about the install has nothing to do with the new SSD and just to the care and tools needed to disassemble the iMac. I had already been inside a couple of times for other issues, and thus, this was relatively easy. Booted from a system backup, formatted the SSD, installed from recent Time Machine backup, and I was up and running in a few hours. And it's been sweet ever since. I'm very happy I made this choice!

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Reviewer: YL2047 Age: 25-34 Experience Level: Hobbiest Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Well assembled kit. April 11, 2018 The kit contained all the essentials you'll need to install your SSD. If there were any words of advice that I could offer, it would be to definitely take your time putting the adhesive strips down. Do not handle them too long as they can stretch and end up not fitting nicely on the chassis.

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Reviewer: AZAX Location: Old Tappan, NJ Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Great Upgrade March 29, 2018 I replaced my original 2011 iMac hard drive with a new SSD. My goodness, what a fantastic improvement in performance. My system funs WAY faster accessing my huge image files. Absolutely worth the installation time and cost of upgrade.

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Reviewer: MerpelTComstock
Rating: 5/5 Defeated by Tiny Connector! I Gave Up on Installation March 1, 2018 I was all set to get the SSD in my iMac, and I had reviewed the video repeatedly and rehearsed and memorized each step. I successfully removed the glass and screen, but when I got to the vertical sync cable it just WOULD not snap out as it was supposed to. My natural tendency would have been to just pull hard, but this was the first time I'd gone inside my Mac, and I don't do this professionally, or even repeatedly. Yeah, and let's not forget about the torx screwdriver I dropped inside the iMac and had to retrieve with a magnetized screwdriver.

I stopped while I was ahead, closed the iMac, and took it to a local computer store. For 1 hour's labor plus tax, a total of $89.87, they installed the drive, which is working perfectly.

Remind me not to try this again!

The installation seemed really straightforward, but if you don't have experience working inside a narrow space with small, sensitive connections-- and HAM HANDS-- save yourself the trouble, buy the drive and pay for the installation.

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Reviewer: chillybase Age: 35-44 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 It Works February 12, 2018 I was a bit nervous taking apart my iMac fearing that I might break the glass or screen. But the directions were easy to follow and I successfully replaced my ailing hard drive with a new SSD.

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Reviewer: Whereismyglasses Location: San Diego, Ca Age: Over 65 Experience Level: Home User
Rating: 5/5 DIY Kit for 2011 iMac's SSD was successful January 31, 2018 The installation of the new SSD drive went pretty smoothly. Nonetheless I want to offer a few comments regarding this installation.

1. Pulling off the screen using using the handles provided was a little hard. It must be done in just the right way for the screen to come off. 2. Once screen is off it would be a good idea to blow off the dust before you working on removing the old drive. It just makes it easier to see. 3. Pulling off the various connectors was tricky. These connectors are small and in tight spots.

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Reviewer: Macnuts Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Home User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 Great product, easy installation. January 23, 2018 My iMac mid 2011 is now 5 X faster than with the original Hard Drive. Installation was somewhat easy, thanks to the video. Since the video was about changing the HDD, I had to contact OWC tech chat service to know where to stick the provided thermo sensor. Answer was friendly, quick and accurate. A picture of the installed SSD drive with thermo sensor would help on this subject. Sorry, I failed to take one myself and send it to OWC. Instructions on formatting the new SSD drive was also a great tool. I also contacted OWC tech chat service about TRIM since it was not active in my first System report. I was informed that the "Electra SSDs do not require TRIM at all, as they utilize over-provisioning technology". But enabling TRIM will not hurt anything but may not improve anything as well. Since I'm no fan of using the Terminal, (scared of doing permanent damage) I decided to activate TRIM with "Trim Enabler " and having the option easily reversible. Version 4 of this utility is compatible with Mac OS High Sierra. So far, the iMac is faster than ever. I often check the read and write speeds and get around 5 MB/s readings. Once again, 2 thumbs up OWC !

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from DIY Kit for 2011 iMac's factory HDD: 1.0TB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD.. Customer Videos:

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