OWC data doubler Manual de usuario
DATA DOUBLER
Apple Mac mini (2009)
Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Hardware Compatibility
1.1.1 Host Computer Compatibility
1.1.2 Drive Compatibility
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 About This Manual
Installation ........................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Tools Used During Installation
2.2 Disassembling the Mac mini
2.3 Installing the Data Doubler
Support Resources...................................................................................... 9
3.1 Mac mini 2009 Drive Compatibility
3.2 Troubleshooting
3.3 About Data Backup
3.4 Contacting Technical Support
OWC DATA DOUBLER TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.1 Hardware Compatibility
1.1.1 Host Computer Compatibility
• Apple Mac mini 2009, model identier Macmini3,1
• Mac mini must have an optical drive (‘Server’ model not supported)
1.1.2 Drive Compatibility
• Any 2.5 inch SATA drive (including SSDs) up to 12.5 mm tall
• SATA 3.0Gb/s (‘3G’) drives recommended for best performance (see Section 3.1)
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 About This Manual
Images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped.
Functions and features may be dierent from those stated in this manual. Please visit the
product web page for the most recent product specications.
OWC Data Doubler kit
(includes mounting screws)
Five-piece toolkit
INTRODUCTION
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These are static-sensitive devices and are susceptible
to invisible damage if not protected during installation.
We recommend proper grounding by using a
grounding strap. Make sure to work in a clean and
static-free area, and avoid wearing clothing that
retains static charges. For more information, please
visit: www.owcdigital.com/support/anti-static/
2.1 Tools Used During Installation
• Phillips screwdriver (included in this kit)
• Nylon pry tool (included in this kit)
• Thin-blade putty knife (not included in this kit)
2.2 Disassembling the Mac mini
1. Place the Mac mini upside down, as shown in the picture to
the right. Use a soft surface such as a towel or a mouse pad
in order to protect the Mac mini from scratches.
2. Insert a thin-blade putty knife between the aluminum
housing and the white plastic inner chassis of the Mac
mini at one corner, as shown at left. If your putty knife
will not t in the gap, you can use the nylon pry tool from
the included tool kit to help widen the gap, then insert
the putty knife.
3. Pull the handle of the putty knife away from the
housing to loosen the plastic clips that hold the
housing to the inner chassis (shown at right). You
will hear cracking noises during the process;
this is normal. Move the putty knife along the
edge of the Mac mini and continue prying the
clips until you get to the corner, then remove the
putty knife and start again on the next side. Do
this on all sides except the rear of the Mac mini.
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4. Once all of the plastic clips have been released,
the inner chassis should start to separate from
the aluminum housing, as shown at left. Turn
the Mac mini over and remove the housing
from the inner chassis. You may have to
wiggle the housing slightly, but as long as all
of the plastic clips were removed in Step 3, the
housing will lift o.
5. When the housing is removed, the Mac
mini appears as in the picture at right. The
next step is to remove the optical drive.
6. Turn the Mac mini so that the rear ports are to your right, as shown in the picture below.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws circled in red.
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7. Turn the Mac mini around so that the rear ports are to your left, as shown in the picture below. Use
a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws circled in red.
8. Turn the Mac mini so that the rear ports are facing you, as shown in the picture below. Use
the Phillips driver to remove the screw circled at left. The screw on the right is hidden by
a copper-colored ribbon cable. Disconnect this ribbon cable from the connector that sits
directly to the right of the screw, using either your ngernail, as shown, or the nylon pry
tool. Once the cable is out of the way, remove the Phillips screw.
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9. Turn the Mac mini so that you can see the front of the optical drive, as shown below. Lift up
on the right corner of the optical drive so that it clears the IR receiver (highlighted in red),
then pull the optical drive towards you to remove it from the Mac mini. The optical drive is
attached to a SATA connector at the rear; if the drive does not come out when you pull,
you can disconnect it with a nylon pry tool or your ngernail.
10. Remove the two antennas highlighted in the picture below. These sit on spring posts (see
the picture in Step 7 for a side view); you can gently lift straight up to dislodge them. Note:
the antenna cables can break if too much force is applied. Move the antennas out of the
way, but keep them connected to their cables.
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2.3 Installing the Data Doubler
1. Remove the Data Doubler from the box and plastic
bag. Note that there is a clear plastic shield on the
bottom of the Data Doubler. DO NOT remove this
plastic shield. It is a part of the Data Doubler.
2. Install the 2.5 inch SATA drive into the Data
Doubler. Start by sliding the SATA connector on
the drive into the black SATA connector attached
to the green circuit board on the Data Doubler, as
shown at left.
3. Insert the two included Phillips screws
into the drive through the screw holes in the
Data Doubler, as shown at right.
4. Connect the Data Doubler to the SATA
connector in the Mac mini, highlighted
at left. When installing the Data Doubler,
be careful not to hit the AirPor t®antenna
(top left in this picture) or the IR receiver
(top right in this picture).
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5. When the Data Doubler
is fully seated in the SATA
connector, lower the corner
of the Data Doubler to sit just
behind the IR receiver, as
shown at left. Re-attach the
two antennas to their spring
posts, as shown.
6. Turn the Mac mini so that the ports
are facing you. Insert two Phillips
screws into the holes shown at right.
Be careful not to damage the ribbon
cable when installing the screw on
the right side.
7. After the screws are installed,
connect the ribbon cable, as
shown at left. Simply press the
cable into the connector with
your thumb.
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8. Turn the Mac mini so that the ports face to your left, as shown below. Install two Phillips
screws into the holes circled in red. If the screw holes are not aligned with the Data Doubler,
press down slightly on the front of the Data Doubler (the right edge in this picture), then
install the screws.
9. Turn the Mac mini so that the ports face to your right, as shown in the picture below. Install
the nal two Phillips screws into the holes circled in red.
10. Align the cutout in the aluminum housing with the rear ports on the Mac mini, as shown
below-left. Press down rmly on the housing to connect all of the clips on the inner-
chassis to the housing. When the Mac mini is fully assembled there will be no visible gaps
between the aluminum housing and the inner-chassis, as shown below-right.
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