OWC Bluetooth Module Shielding Kit
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OWC Bluetooth Module Shielding Kit

for Mac mini (2012)


Mfr P/N: OWCDIYIMM12BTS OWC SKU: OWCDIYIMM12BTS

Highlights

  • Substantially improve Bluetooth range on Mac mini (2012) models
  • Simple, DIY solution
  • Complete kit with all tools, instructions, and EMI shielding foil
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
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Lower Drive Bay Populated

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Improve Bluetooth range for 2012 Mac mini models

The 2012 Mac mini is a great machine, but we have found one small issue with it. Some units may not have proper shielding applied internally on the Bluetooth module and thus can experience interference from USB 3.0 drives.
This situation appears to be due to the specific placement of shielding which can vary from unit to unit. As a result, some mini users may experience diminished and/or up to total loss of Bluetooth use even at very short range.
The OWC Bluetooth Shielding Kit is a simple, DIY solution that substantially improves Bluetooth range. It comes complete with all tools, instructions, and a special EMI shielding foil with non-conductive adhesive. After installing this kit, you should experience improved functional Bluetooth range up to 20 feet.
For full details, please read our blog post on Mac mini (2012) Bluetooth issues.

IncludesIncludes

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  • (1) OWC 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
  • (1) Mac mini Logic Board Removal Tool
  • (1) EFI Shielding material for Mac mini
  • (2012)
  • (1) Installation Manual
  • 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty

Compatibility & Installation VideosCompatibility & Installation Videos

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Mac mini (Late 2012)
Mac mini (Late 2012)
Late 2012
Model ID: Macmini6,2
2.3GHz & 2.6GHz Core i7
Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
Mac mini Server (Late 2012)
Late 2012
Model ID: Macmini6,2
2.3GHz & 2.6GHz Core i7
Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
Mac mini (Late 2012)
Mac mini (Late 2012)
Late 2012
Model ID: Macmini6,1
2.5GHz Core i5
Detailed SpecsInstall Videos
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I DONT WANT TO PUT IN THE MINIMUM CHARACTERS YOU CAN'T MAKE ME. STOP TRICKING ME BY GIVING ME ONE THING TO DO AND THEN ADDING MORE THINGS LATER ON. I DONT WANT TO PUT A TITLE. I DONT WANT TO PUT AN EXPERIENCE. MY EXPERIENCE WITH RESELLER RATINGS DOT COM IS HORRIBLE (but macsales was fine yo)

I would recommend this product to a friend!

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Response from OWC, Support

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Effective, Accurate parts

Worked out perfectly and the quality was on point.

I would recommend this product to a friend!

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Upgrade worked like a charm.

The late 2012 Mac Mini is, to my knowledge, the last of the upgradable Mac Minis (and therefore the last Apple product I will ever buy). I was able to replace the existing 256GB SSD with *TWO* 2TB SSDs using this kit. The physical part of the upgrade kit is really only part of the story; part of the value here is the expertise made available via the how-to collateral. Specifically, the videos were what turned what could have been a dystopian experience into a totally casual Saturday afternoon project. One piece of constructive criticism: part of this kit included a bonus kit to shield the Bluetooth antennae from frequencies put out by the USB 3 standard (I think I got that right). In reality, when you start to unpeel those existing adhesives, they don't stick back easily (after all this computer is almost 10 years old). Would be cool to either: 1. include some kind of safe glue in the kid to enable re-applying the adhesive, or 2. give me a link to some proper adhesive I can order from Amazon or Home Depot. I ended-up using a bit of Elmer's glue. Was that OK? I guess I'll find out. No problems so far. Anyhow, I appreciate the "Data Doubler" kit. Thanks folks!

I would recommend this product to a friend!

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