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Review on ๐Ÿ’ป Enhance Your iMac 2011 Performance with the OWC Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable (OWCDIDIMACHDD11) by Daniel Robinson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works like a charm but installation instructions can be used

I used this to replace a 2011 iMac hard drive with an SSD. Without them, 2011 (and newer?) iMacs will keep the hard drive fan running at high speed because these iMacs depend on proprietary firmware on their OEM hard drives to report temperature data to the fan control system. There are no installation instructions. exist, and it's somehow quite difficult to find neither prose nor video guides on how to replace an iMac hard drive with an SSD. (All I could find, including the link to the seller's website for this sensor, are for adding an SSD as a second drive to an iMac). removing the hard drive; From there, the correct installation is not difficult to understand. However, remember that if you open an iMac, you'd better be able to repair all-in-one laptops and desktops from the start and follow the online instructions and videos well, otherwise you should You better go that job to a pro. Macs may be easy to use, but not so easy to fix! Please note that the manufacturer of this product, OWC, supports their products like a champ and their support staff know Mac products very well.

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Not automatic