OWC in-Line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable for iMac 2011, (OWCDIDIMACHDD11)
$34.99
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OWC In-Line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable for iMac 2011
Required for any drive installed into the main drive bay. Eliminate fan noise and maintain correct system fan control when upgrading your 2011 iMac. The only iMac HDD upgrade option on the market certified to pass the Apple Hardware Test. Fixes firmware incompatibility issues with third party hard drives. Engineered in-house and backed by OWC’s award-winning customer support.
Improve Performance and Capacity. Upgrade Your iMac with Confidence.
OWC’s in-line solution is the only hardware digital thermal sensor on the market allowing a third-party SATA drive to be installed in your iMac. A convenient, plug-and-play cable, the In-line Digital Thermal Sensor eliminates fan noise and maintains proper system fan control through the iMac’s System Management Controller. This innovative device is designed specifically for the iMac, requires no software hacks and ensures compatibility with Apple’s built-in diagnostic processes.
Upgrade Kits available with and without installation toolkits
OWC’s Hard Drive Upgrade Kit for replacing the main hard drive in iMac 2011 Models are available with and without the complete installation toolset.
OWC In-Line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable for iMac 2011 (ASIN: B00J42AFUA) Includes:
OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor Cable OWC In-Line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable for iMac 2011 (ASIN: B00J42F81Q) Includes: (1) OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor Cable (2) OWC 2-1/4″ Suction Cup (1) Torx T10S Driver (1) Torx T8S Driver (1) Nylon Pry Tool (Spudger) (1) OWC Blue Microfiber Screen Cleaning Cloth
Both OWC In-Line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable for iMac 2011 Kits are compatible with the following models:
iMac (21.5-inch Late 2011)(August, 2011) Model ID: iMac12,1 (3.1GHz i3) iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011)(May, 2011) Model ID: iMac12,1 (2.5GHz i5, 2.7GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7) iMac (27-inch Mid 2011)(May, 2011) Model ID: iMac12,2 (2.7GHz i5, 3.1GHz i5, 3.4GHz i7)
Using an OWC Internal HDD DIY Kit (sold separately), replace your iMac’s original hard drive with up to an 8.0TB hard drive or a lighting fast SSD with a NewerTech Adaptadrive, for dramatic upgrades in storage capacity or data speed while maintaining the original system’s fan and diagnostic performance.
Note: Before attempting to perform this installation, please watch the OWC Install Video, corresponding to your machine, in its entirety to determine your ability to perform this complex upgrade.If you are not fully confident in your ability to upgrade the drive in your 2009-2010 iMac after watching the OWC Install Video, you can have OWC upgrade your iMac where our certified technicians will expertly upgrade your iMac and ship it back to you.
Includes cables necessary for drive installation into main drive bay of Apple iMac 2011 Models
This item does not include installation tools; hard drive and tools sold separately
Upgrade your iMac with any SATA drive, no Software hacks, AHT Diagnostic compatible
Compatibility: 2011 iMac 21.5 inch (Model ID: iMac12,1); 2011 iMac 27 inch (Model ID: iMac12,2)
1 Year OWC Limited Warranty; Free install videos available on manufacturer’s site
Customers say
Customers are satisfied with the computer component’s functionality, ease of installation, and quality. They mention it works well, is simple to install, and maintains the original design. Many praise the fan control. However, opinions vary on value for money, fan speed, heat sensor, and noise level.
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atrik23 –
Essential for Replacing Hard Drive in 2011 iMac
I purchased this kit to replace factory installed 1TB Hard drive in 2011 iMac 27″. Using above kit, I installed Seagate Barracuda Green ST2000DL003 2TB hard drive.Packaging contents:- OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor cable- Tool-Kit with all necessary tools- Heavy duty Suction Cups- Cleaning cloth (microfiber)Summary: Everything came in condition as expected and worked as expected. If you are replacing a hard drive your self, please make sure to view the instruction video on OWC’s website prior to beginning the operation as it is essential for successful job.OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor cable:This cable has a sensor that gets affixed on the hard drive which reports temperature data to the power circuit and fan speed is adjusted according to hard drive temperature. Without this cable in-between, hard drive itself will work fine, but fans in iMac will keep running at maximum speed – which can cause noise and reduce longevity of the cooling mechanism. While cable itself costs around 50$ (ouch!), i think it is a necessary component for the proper operation of the iMac.Other parts of kit (suctions, tool-kit and cloth):These things are necessary for proper installation of the hard drive and in appropriate job, most tools will be utilized. In the tool kit however, things are not ‘magnetized’ adequately causing screws to fall from the screw drivers especially when removed from narrow spaces. Manufacturer can do a better job at this. I would advise keeping around a small magnet for short term fix.I should also mention that in addition to replacing the factory hard drive, I also installed an SSD in the same operation and the kit had all necessary tools for task. I had to purchase separate cable/kit (ASIN: B00BJAKBMM) to place SSD, but it was a worthwhile upgrade.All together, while this kit is pricey, it is worthwhile purchase for anyone looking to perform Do-it-yourself replacement of the hard drive in 2011 iMac.I would strongly recommend above product for replacement of the hard drive in 2011 iMac.
Rennysoncemann –
Works fine, system is happy with it
I used this cable to upgrade a 2012 vintage Mac to an SSD, and it’s working fine. No data issues, and the cooling fan is not blasting so it looks like the cable is doing the job. Kinda pricey for what it does, but worth it to me to keep the system completely happy (i.e. not thinking it’s running hot all the time).Anyway, installation was as straightforward as can be expected on one of these machines (hooray for YouTube videos). The only slight glitch was due to the bulk of the extra connector (the computer’s HDD cable now plugs into this cable, which in turn plugs onto the SSD – so there’s an extra connector that has to get stuffed somewhere). It fits underneath the drive but I was concerned about sharply bending the wires, which I assume must be some kind of micro coax (could be wrong about that), so it took a bit of head scratching to form them without kinking – they’re kind of stiff and not very long. Got it done finally, and the SSD is working as it should but I wonder if I’d have problems if I hadn’t been so careful about not stressing the wires.There’s plenty of room for the small temperature sensor board, and no issues with routing its cable.So it’s all good, and the Mac is running probably 10 times faster than it was with its old HDD – SSDs truly are a great way to resurrect an old slow machine. Highly recommended.
MICHAEL R MYERS –
Works in my 2011 iMac 21.5″
Purchased for a SSD installation in my 2011 iMac 21.5″. I replaced the original magnetic drive with the SSD, which did need a converter bracket to go from 2.5″ to 3.5″ as the bay expects. The OWC site and installation video series didn’t really specify the need for a bracket, so I bought one just in case and did end up needing it. The thermal cable was easy enough to install, but getting it to set under the iMac’s components was a bit tricky and time-consuming. I ended up sliding it carefully under the SSD bracket where there seemed to be enough space. Fiddling with this cable to get it situated took a long time in the overall process. Otherwise, it was easy to make the connections and apply the thermal sensor. While the cable is designed to keep the system fans from running constantly, it seems overly expensive for a SATA cable. While it was necessary evil for the drive temperature monitoring, I think it was rather expensive and essentially negated the great deal I got on a 480GB SSD drive to upgrade my 2011 Mac. I understand it is an Apple design issue to require the cable, I just can’t understand why the cable is as costly as it is.
C.L –
utilise sur une IMAC de fin 2011 (12.2)Les ventouses accrochent parfaitement ce qui rend le retrait de la vitre protection simplicime.pour les tournevis torx je conseille d’ajouter un mini aimant pour ne pas perdre les vis.la microfibre et de bonne qualité.L’adaptateur avec la sonde thermique marche parfaitement avec le nouveau SSDc’est cher mais indispensable si on souhaite changer le disque dure d’un iMac.
Nicola –
Prezzo un poâ alto, ma molto facile da montare e funziona benissimo!
Frank de Jong –
Doet dat het moet doen, wel kwetsbaar materiaal
MC MAC MX –
Buen producto. Funcionó como esperaba. Fácil de intalar.
J. Wilson –
If you are updating an old iMac to SSD you need this to stop the fans running at full speed all the time. The original HDD had an internal temperature sensor that the firmware uses to control fan speed. Just connect this between the new drive and the original SATA cable then stick the temp sensor on the outside of the new drive and it works great.