Following these instructions i simply replaced my hdd with an ssd.
Imac mid 2011 ssd temperature sensor.
I simply diconnected the cable that normally connects between the hdd temp sensor socket on the main logic board and the hdd from the hdd but leaving it plugged into the logic board.
Icydock 2 5 to 3 5 adapter.
The imac hard drive has an integrated temperature sensor.
This hack fix bypasses the hdd temperature sensor in order to fool imac into thinking that hard drive is working at normal temperature.
How to clone existing harddrive to nvram reset which enables imac to acknowledge there has been h.
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.
I ve booted from an el capitan installer flash drive formatted the ssd and am installing el cap as i write this.
I would use this as a workaround and stil.
Rinbers replacement lcd skin temperature temp sensor flex ribbon cable for apple imac 21 5 a1418 late 2012 mid 2014 year me095 923 0280 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 7 99 7.
The imac fans will run at full speed if you replace the hdd without the temperature sensor and or proper connector.
Usb 3 0 external drive enclosure.
Imac intel 27 emc 2309 and 2374 hard drive replacement.
2011 imac ssd upgrade tutorial with owc thermal sensor kit.
I just installed a 480gb sandisk ssd plus in a mid 2011 imac with no external thermal sensor on the old drive.
Ssd temperature sensor compatible with imac intel 21 5 and 27 mid 2011.