this is not an answer but i wanted to add the photo as I still have not figured this out

⟐ Answer edited janeiro 17, 2020 at 6:09 GMT-7

⟐ Commented outubro 16, 2018 at 16:18 GMT-7

Unfortunately, the ssd is not detected in the mac os.

can any expert shed me some light? is the "new" boot firmware of mac mini 2014 not supported? do i need a very new apple pcie ssd?

thanks

⟐ Answer accepted junho 10, 2018 at 7:08 GMT-7

⟐ Answer accepted novembro 08, 2017 at 9:25 GMT-7

I have the Mid 2011 Server model mac mini (Quad-core i7-2635QM) however I need to connect 3 monitors so I have picked up a mid level Mac Mini 2014 model with the HDD as it has 2 thunderbolt ports and a HDMI.

I'm looking to upgrade to an SSD - what's the best route? A 2.5" SSD drive using SATA in direct replacement of the existing HDD which I have done in the 2011 model or should I look at finding an SSD for the second apple proprietary slot? I understand whilst possible this is a bit more involved due to needing the cable and special apple SSD. Is there a noticeable difference in real world performance over the 2 options?

Drive capacity isn't an issue as nothing is really stored on the device.

Any help would really be appreciated.

⟐ Answer accepted julho 16, 2017 at 6:30 GMT-7

Is it possible to fit a 15 mm HDD in Mac Mini Late 2014?

Specifically Seagate ST4000LM016 http://www.seagate.com/gb/en/products/la....

Default HDD is 9.5 mm and all the tear downs (incl. videos) I've seen do not focus on the free space you have below HDD enough.

Thank you!

⟐ Answer accepted maio 22, 2017 at 5:47 GMT-7

⟐ Answer edited janeiro 30, 2017 at 11:18 GMT-7

I am planning on purchasing a 2014 mini with only a flash drive and then I want to add a second conventional drive. I don't want the fusion drive that they offer.

Thanks much

john

⟐ Answer accepted fevereiro 26, 2016 at 6:28 GMT-7

⟐ Answer accepted novembro 04, 2014 at 20:03 GMT-7

thanks

john

⟐ Edited fevereiro 29, 2016 at 16:40 GMT-7

The only concern I have, is there is a contact tab of some sort on the hard drive assembly that may have been bent slightly during the process. It looks as though it should either be contacting the outside case, or NOT contacting the mini case itself as some sort of ground, or shock resistance? I'm not sure, just very frustrated at this point.

I would like to know if I buy the hard drive Replacement kit from you guys will it be with the MacOS preinstalled

⟐ Answer accepted julho 22, 2017 at 9:52 GMT-7

I upgraded my Mac Mini (late 2014) with a SSD. The problem is it won't boot. Only the sleep light indicator blinks every 5 seconds. On this model the RAM is soldered to the logic board so it is well seated.

Any ideas?

Thank you in advance.

⟐ Answered novembro 04, 2021 at 23:19 GMT-7

I have a Mac Mini Late 2014 and I add a PCIe ssd ( Trascend 820 ) with the flex cable, but when I turn on the mac and go to About this mac -> Storage the ssd does not appear. how can I do to install MacOS on the ssd if my mac does not recognise the drive?

any thoughts about what could be the problem?

Thank you!

⟐ Commented junho 15, 2020 at 6:38 GMT-7

When I went to remove said screw, it's not going anywhere. It spins, but won't go in or out. I'm assuming it's stripped badly on the inside. I tried the old tricks of using a putty knife to apply upward pressure when unscrewing and needle nose pliers, but it's not budging.

As a result of this, I can't get the power supply back in until I find a remedy. I suppose I can cut it off, but I'd prefer a less drastic method to get the screw out. Anyone seen this before or have a suggestion? Thanks for any help.

https://s18.postimg.org/et6m0bxvt/Screw....

⟐ Commented fevereiro 14, 2019 at 19:23 GMT-7

• It was working when i bought it ( 2,5 ghz processor, 8go Ram, Apple keyboard)
• carefully switched the internal 1To HDD with a samsung Evo SSD ( 500 gb)
• Did start the mac and heard the POST " chime" sound once. Did shut down ( I had no screen nor keyboard connected).
• After that , on next startup the "chime" POST sound never came back. I assumedthere was connection fault so I've checked everything and teardown/ remount several times since...
• connected it to a display with hdmi or mini display to vga ( both working with another mac) : no display whatsoever
• The power LED is working, no blinking
• The MAc mini heats but the Fan doesn't start
• caps lock of the USB apple keyboard doesn't work
• USB wired mouse does get power from usb and blnks
• external HDD mounted on a SATA / Usb 3 adaptor does get power and blinks
• no way to reinstall mac Os or to boot on the recovery , as I get no display and no keyboard access.
• did tryed to clone my MBP SSD to the internal SSD ( one more disassembly / assembly) , but no result.
• and now I just can't put the WI fi antenna back , maybe I've pinched the small connectors.. but I can live without WIFI :)
• 
  So I've heard about bootloader damaged or something like this, that could be helped with another mac and target disk mode start the Mac mini... That could work using a generic wired keyboard rather than the Apple USB wired keyboard, but it sounds weird.

* Does somebody know how I could fix that mess , or did i have bricked this cheap mac mini ? Is there another way to restore the system ?

• by the way thanks your for your helps and toolkit and advices.

⟐ Commented dezembro 05, 2023 at 8:22 GMT-7

I have wiped the entire HD and re-installed the MacOS (through the recovery mode), but even after that the mac mini only starts up normally after reset of the PRAM.

Does anyone know what could be the problem?

⟐ Answered agosto 29, 2020 at 9:23 GMT-7

I've an old Mac Mini (2014) with the original “Apple HHD“ HD.

I’d like to upgrade it for better performances installing an SSD but since i’m frightened of taking apart the whole machine i’m considering to buy a SAMSUNG SSD 512 GB 970 PRO M. 2

I have two questions though:

1) Is the Samsung SSD 970 Pro M2 PCIe suitable for my mac mini?

2) Is it possible to have both original HHD and the mentioned PCIe installed in the machine or it’s better to replace the old HHD with a brand-new SSD?

Thank you in advance

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