- 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 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.
OWC In-Line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable for iMac 2011 is 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.