2014 Mac mini only works at PCIE X 2 Speed. The other PCIE lanes are used for other resources.
@marcelpetzold9 ай бұрын
I rarely comment on Videos, but I just want to say thanks man! It really helps to be guided through the process. I am familiar with it on a basic level, but the little tips lie which formats the drives need to be are helping a lot!
@DataHombre9 ай бұрын
Thanks man! Much appreciated. :)
@DM00SE Жыл бұрын
Nice video mate thanks. Now just gotta get myself one of those.
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s worth the upgrade. :)
@zootropoide10 ай бұрын
You can use a little of isopropanol and a thin spatula or knife to easily remove the flex of the original SSD.
@DataHombre10 ай бұрын
Thanks. Good to know. :)
@BlueNETGaming6 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing this, looks really good but wish you showed how you installed the part into the machine. Also your screen makes my OCD kick in! 😅 You should try using screen cleaner instead of licking it 😂❤
@DataHombre6 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. :) Haha, yes the screen is filthy. It's not my main display, but a test one that sits in storage and comes out once in a while. I should have cleaned it up.
@carlosherrera61968 ай бұрын
Excellent video tutorial 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 if any chance you can put the link of the part you used for the upgrade on the comments section thanks you so much
@DataHombre8 ай бұрын
Thank you. :) This is the part: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B096MNC5MF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Amazon Canada link.
@seanjohnclarkmusic43024 ай бұрын
Great video, you got me in the right direction. My previous comment was not true so I deleted. Apparently I just had a 512gb SSD, but installed on top like yours. Maybe someone took out the hdd.
@DataHombre4 ай бұрын
Glad I could help. Thanks. :)
@pelhamh6 ай бұрын
Excellent
@TheGunnyBadger03xx5 ай бұрын
Honestly, these Mac mini's (Intel based) are great for running Linux!
@burgermeister72443 ай бұрын
That's actually what I was planning to use mine for. But then I learned about the web-based wipe and re-install feature, and just put macOS on it after all. I already have three Linux computers, so it will be fun to play with macOS for a bit, too.
@boeddelen11 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm trying to repurpose the same type of Mac Mini. Could you provide the make and model for the M.2 converter you used? Have been surfing the web for something of that kind, but I only find sketchy products that I don't want to buy. Do you have any idea as to if the Mac has any restrictions on make and/or model for the M.2 stick itself?
@DataHombre11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I got this one off of Amazon Canada. M.2 NGFF NVME SSD Adapter, 2280... www.amazon.ca/dp/B096MNC5MF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I think any m.2 stick should work, to be honest.
@skyemac8 Жыл бұрын
Trim is also supported with this update!
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Is it automatically enabled, too?
@skyemac8 Жыл бұрын
It is.
@sayhowling8 ай бұрын
is there any way to access that installation boot without mac keyboard god this is annoying why does apple wanna separate from the norm so bad
@DataHombre8 ай бұрын
It should be possible. On a windows keyboard, you need to hold the Alt key at boot, as soon as you hear the chime. It needs to be a wired keyboard.
@geoffreyamadi6 ай бұрын
Could kindly provide links where you bought the NVME adpater?
@DataHombre5 ай бұрын
You can get it from Amazon. I think I posted a link in one of an earlier replies I made, in here.
@victorfideliss Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video man! I want to install 1tb nve ssd on a 2.6GHz mac mini late 2014 that doesn’t have fusion drive, do you know if it’s possible? I read that 2.6ghz doesn’t support 1TB sdd. Only 256gb. Thank you very much
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
I think they are all the same internally. There should be a motherboard connector on yours too that would support attaching this NVME adapter.
@andrewrivas38877 ай бұрын
Does it even make it faster I have a 1 TB SSD already in their Took out the standard hdd
@DataHombre7 ай бұрын
It should be faster than just a regular SATA based SSD, yes. I think roughly double the performance. I haven't benchmarked this myself specifically on the Mac Mini 2014, but am ball-parking this on general experience.
@kryssgeezus56976 ай бұрын
what can be done if your stuck at full progress bar when restoring image or even download os x or other versions of mac os? seems that my associate is stuck there and cant use her mac mini right now!
@DataHombre6 ай бұрын
What's the version of the mac mini? 2012, 2014, 2018, something else? I'm thinking for starters, try restoring through a USB key / OSX image, then if that doesn't do any good, if possible, try replacing the hard drive inside, and restoring from USB again.
@kryssgeezus56975 ай бұрын
@@DataHombre as of now it seems that the osx is corrupted and all that can be done is going to the disk managment to try to do those things, but all options so far have been tried. bash/command line tools arent even working right.
@keweenawbee Жыл бұрын
thank you! I have several 2014's a few 1.4 and two or three like yours. So what was the speed increase? You mentioned X2 in the beginning I was not sure exactly what you meant. In any event the 2X would bring the 1.4 models up to a usable level correct?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
Hi. Twice the speed of the original solution that involved the fusion drive concept. It’s about twice as fast if you use an nvme drive. Definitely usable level.
@user-er2vh8jg2c Жыл бұрын
The only video which shows the fusion drive as of my macmini. Love!. In my 2014 late macmini it says Link width is x2. What SSD do I need to purchase? does X4 ssd also works?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! :) I think only x2 link speed will work here. With this method, pretty much any nvme stick will suffice to meet the x2 link speed.
@user-er2vh8jg2c Жыл бұрын
@@DataHombre Thanks a lot
@user-er2vh8jg2c Жыл бұрын
How do you unstick the adapter. I cannot unstick it.
@rico.andriol Жыл бұрын
wd40@@user-er2vh8jg2c
@maplephp11 ай бұрын
does it support name pcie 3.0 or 4.0?
@DataHombre11 ай бұрын
No, only x2 link. So your 3.0 or 4.0 NVME will fall back to x2 speeds.
@digitalnorbs5 ай бұрын
Does any one know if I can take the 1tb (blade) from my mac mini 2014 and use it in my 2015 macbook pro? Thank you tech peeps
@DataHombre5 ай бұрын
I think so, as long as your 2015 macbook pro has a replaceable SSD. You'll be able to confirm this by looking up your exact model.
@ziggy8757 Жыл бұрын
the adapter handles nvme m.2 gen 4 ssd? or just gen3? can you send the link to the adapter you bought?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
The adapter is for an m.2 type nvme ssd. Gen 3 or 4 will work just as well and the theoretical speed limit of each will not be met, so which ever kind you can get cheaper, I say go for it. I bought this adapter off of Amazon: a.co/d/beU7rVI
@ziggy8757 Жыл бұрын
@@DataHombre thank you so much
@marik_hadare Жыл бұрын
Does Windows Bootcamp will work for this NVME? I mean can we install Windows on it and Mac on main SSD?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
It should not be an issue at all.
@utrodussaidalbaqi9556 Жыл бұрын
Is this model usable for iOS App development in 2023?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
I would advise an M1/2 Mac for any professional app development. I would think performance wise 2014 is ok enough, but just keep in mind that it officially goes up to OSX Monterey. Unofficially you can upgrade to Ventura with OpenCore Legacy Patcher. Having said that, you need to evaluate your dev tools and supportability / value in this case (will your tool work on with Monterey or a patched Mac that runs Ventura). If it was me, I would definitely recommend a more current mac such as the M series for professional, paid work. :) For day to day, standard computer use, 2014 mac mini is great, otherwise.
@utrodussaidalbaqi9556 Жыл бұрын
@@DataHombre "Thanks for your advice. Maybe I should save some money so I can buy the M series."
@crs1474 Жыл бұрын
How do you make a Mac OS usb bootable drive?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
You can use a tool such as Belena Etcher to do it. You can google guides. Pretty simple stuff. :) Thanks for commenting.
@kppgm Жыл бұрын
Hello, What code for original adapter connector?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure. I threw mine out as it broke off during removal (apple glued it with heavy glue).
@canalAjustes Жыл бұрын
Olá, quais foram as ferramentas Torx que usou para abri-lo. ?
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
Hi there, TR6 Torx Security screws. I have used the iFixIt screwdriver set that has all these weird Apple Torx sizes.
@keithmiller9665 Жыл бұрын
Stop the “uh” “uh” “uh”😮
@DataHombre Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Definitely something to work towards, and clean up my delivery.