I have upgrading my 2014 Mac Mini (which had PCI SSD drive only) to an 8TB SSD in the SATA bay. I have the cable and everything works however I don't have the retaining bracket (see photo). Would anyone have one of these they would sell.
Thanks
Earlier Mac models
grwa wrote:
Thanks den.thed, I did google that part number before posting and while it shows available at a few places, they want $75 to $100 to ship it to Canada!! I can buy a whole 2014 Mac Mini for that. Was hoping I could find someone that has one they would part with. Thanks again.
Yea' I also noticed some ridiculous prices for a small strip of plastic or metal with a hole in it.
Sadly, that is because the 2010 thru 2012 models relied on the cowling and only the 2014 model had that part.
If I couldn't find an OEM hold-down for under $10, then I think that I would fabricate one.
Plus we are not allowed to list, sell or buy here in the ASC forum.
grwa wrote:
Thanks den.thed, I did google that part number before posting and while it shows available at a few places, they want $75 to $100 to ship it to Canada!! I can buy a whole 2014 Mac Mini for that. Was hoping I could find someone that has one they would part with. Thanks again.
Yea' I also noticed some ridiculous prices for a small strip of plastic or metal with a hole in it.
Sadly, that is because the 2010 thru 2012 models relied on the cowling and only the 2014 model had that part.
If I couldn't find an OEM hold-down for under $10, then I think that I would fabricate one.
Plus we are not allowed to list, sell or buy here in the ASC forum.
Google 076-00017
Check eBay or Craigs List for a "not working, parts only" mini.
You might get lucky enough to find something North of the border.
Thanks den.thed, I did google that part number before posting and while it shows available at a few places, they want $75 to $100 to ship it to Canada!! I can buy a whole 2014 Mac Mini for that. Was hoping I could find someone that has one they would part with. Thanks again.
2014 Mac Mini Sata cable retaining plate
