![]() The data and settings should of course be saved. For this reason I have only compiled high-quality and fast SSDs, which I could test personally in my professional everyday life and therefore can recommend best conscience.īefore the built-in hard disk of Mac mini can be replaced by an SSD, we have to think about the available data and the operating system. There are many different solid-state drives (SSDs) on the market, but some of them differ considerably in speed and durability. ![]() Option 2: Reinstall OS X and restore the backupĬompatible SSDs – Mac mini (2014 – 2017).It is only important to take your time for the installation and to proceed carefully. However, screwdrivers are now available everywhere and thanks to detailed video instructions, the conversion can be carried out by anyone who does not have two left hands. Unfortunately, Apple has left no room for a second 2.5-inch drive in Mac mini (built in 2014) and protects the contents with TR security screws with a security pin. Therefore, data can be accessed almost without delay. ![]() In contrast to a conventional hard disk, an SSD (solid-state drive) does not have magnetic disks with a mechanical read head, but stores the data on chips. If you have a current Mac mini without Fusion Drive, at home, the lame hard drive should be replaced by an SSD. Similarly, you can copy Program Files from Time Machine Backup and paste them in Programs Folder on your Mac.Apple has been using slow hard drives in Mac mini for years, so replacing them with an SSD is very worthwhile. If this happens, you can always Enter Time Machine > copy desktop files from Time Machine Backup and paste them on your new desktop. In our testing, Desktop Files and Program Files were missing on Mac after Time Machine Restore. Desktop & Apps Missing After Time Machine Restore Once Time Machine Restore is completed, restart Mac and see if all your data is intact. Patiently wait for the Restore Process to be competed. Select the New SSD Drive on your Mac as the destination source and click on Restore.Ĩ. On the next screen, select your Time Machine Backup Disk as the restore source and click on Continue.ħ. On the confirmation screen, click on Continue to confirm.Ħ. On macOS utilities screen, select Restore From Time Machine Backup option and click on Continue.ĥ. This should make your Mac go to macOS utilities startup screen.Ĥ. Release both the keys when you see your Mac starting with white Apple Logo. Turn on the Mac and immediately press and hold Command + R keys on the keyboard of your computer.ģ. Connect External Hard Drive containing Time Machine Backup to the USB Port of your Mac.Ģ. You can skip steps 2, 3 below, if you are already on macOS utilities screen.ġ. The final step is to transfer Data from Old SSD Drive to New SSD Drive on your Mac. Transfer Data From Old HDD to New SSD Drive on Mac When the SSD Drive is formatted, close the screen and this should take you back to macOS utilities startup screen. On the next screen, type a Name for your SSD Drive and click on Apply to start the format process.ĥ. On macOS Utilities screen, select Disk Utility option and click on Continue.Ĥ. This should make your Mac go to macOS Utilities startup screen.ģ. Turn on the Mac and immediately press and hold Command + R keys on the keyboard of your computer.Ģ. If you have replaced the Hard Drive on Mac with a New SSD Drive, you need to format the disk to APFS format.ġ. To replace 2015 MacBook Pro Hard Drive with SSD, you can refer to this ifixit guide and you should also watch YouTube videos applicable for your model of MacBook. The steps to replace 2014 Mac Mini Hard Drive with SSD can be found in this ifixit guide and you should also watch this video on YouTube. To upgrade MacBook Pro to SSD, you will be needing a New SSD Drive, P5 Pentalobe Screwdriver, T5 Torx Screwdriver and Spudger. ![]() To upgrade Mac Mini to SSD, you will need a New SSD Drive, TR6 and T8 Screw drivers, Logic Board Removal Tools and Spudger. Now that you have a Time Machine Backup on a separate external drive, you can safely remove the current Hard Disk on your Mac and replace it with a New SSD Drive. Replace Existing Hard Drive on Mac with SSD Drive If you are making a Time Machine Backup for the first time, it may take multiple hours to complete the Backup process. After the disk is formatted, click on Backup Now to start the process of Time Machine Backup. If the selected disk is not formatted, you will be prompted to erase the disk first.
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