Second disk cable?

Hi Sebastian, pretty darn good English! 🙂

I don't know the part number, but I think it's pictured here if that helps...

http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/Mac-Mini-Dual-Hard-Drive-Kit/IF171-005

076-1391 = Top Hard Drive Flex Cable for Mid 2011 Mac Mini / Server. This part is used for installing a second hard drive.

076-1413 = Top Hard Drive Flex Cable for Late 2012 Mac Mini / Server. This part is used for installing a second hard drive.

As far as I'm aware both cables are the same. I have the 076-1391 cable in a late 2012 Mini and it works fine.

076-1390 = Bottom Flex Cable for original /factory installed Hard Drive that came in the Mid 2011 Mac Mini / Server when first bought.

You need the 076-1391 or the 076-1413 part.

I recommend you getting the iFixit kit BD-Aqua linked to earlier as it comes with everything you need to install the second hard drive. You can use this coupon code to get $5 off: FIXIT1012

If you don't get the kit remember you also need to buy a Mac Mini logic board removal tool and hard drive screws & grommets. And you will need T6 and T8 Torx screwdrivers and a spudger.

Hello,

I bought the iFixit kit to mount my SSD in (Lower position) in my New MacMini late 2012.

the sata flex cable was not adapted to put in the free SATA connector.(In my case the original disk was mounted on the SATA Upper connector !)

It was in fact the same as the upper (Original SATA flex connector)

There is no need to unmount de hole MacMini to install an SSD. The only thing you need to do is unmount de fan and the antena grid.! (only until step 11 on thisguide )

I found the SATA flex cable adapted to mount an SSD in the Mac Mini:

it is this part

076-1390 - Cable

http://www.impactcomputers.com/076-1390.html#

Good luck !

Hello Sebastian,

I'm also in Turkey (Ankara). Having the same question as you in mind. Fitting a SSD in the Mini.

Did you manage to find a cable here in Turkey?

Sorry I do not speak Turkish.

My Mini is mid 2011 - cable no: 076-1391

If you found it it would be great to know where.

If you happen to have some knowledge about SSD:s and Mac to share, it would be most welcome.

I understand they have to have some specific properties. Something with heat?

Cheers

Johan

(Swedish).

Hi Sebastian,

This was bad news. But thank you for your answer. Now I will spend my time doing something else but trying to find this cable.

Best regards

Johan

Hello Guys

OK So you have Massive Issue's with Gettting Hold of these 2nd Data Cable's in your Country Right ?

So Why don't you guys Just Find someone you can trust here with-in the forum

And Talk to them & Pay them Via PayPal, So then they Can Get the Parts for you & send them on to you 🙂

I'm Sure some of Us Apple Mac Mini User's would love to come to the Aid & Help a fellow Mac User.

I do Understand that there as to be trust, so Work on it with someone.

OR

Can't you guys Get Hold of Ebay out there ??

There's a Ton of Ad's with these Cable's on Ebay Just waiting to be Picked up. 🙂

Just 2 Thought's that May Help you get what you need..

If you've No Ebay Account, Then I will offer My Service's to help you get your item. But we must talk & make sure all Postage is Paid for.

The Ball is in your court Guys.. Just Ask Some one if you know them 🙂

@SebastianTR

That's Great news mate. Glad you now have it sorted ;)

Looks like I missed out on the Cable though

As I was looking for one also.

If you Pal is sorted & he don 't need it

I'd love the cable if your still offering ;)

Let me know please n I'll send you my Postal Address.

Congrats mate ;)