Use of Samsung 950 PRO M.2 256 GB SSD
Hello!
I have the late 2013 27" iMac and I know it has a PCI-e SSD connection slot. At the moment it's not in use. (only a 1TB HDD).
I do however have a Samsung 950 Pro M.2 256GB SSD.
Will it work, if I use the iFixit guide to take the iMac apart and insert this M.2 SSD?
In other words, will I have fusion drive activated between the 1TB HDD and the SSD?
It's a lot of steps to open up this iMac and I would not be very happy if I place the thing and it doesn't work... Hope to hear from you!
Update (10/26/2015)
Thank you for the respons!
There seems to be a lot of confusion.. I read in some tech articles that the connector used has the standard M.2 interface.. :( sure it won't fit?
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Sadly it isn't compatible. Here is a picture to compare to the one I have below: Samsung 950 Pro SSD
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
Apple is using a PCIe interface just one that is of their own design. Samsung is manufacturing the custom part for them using the same design as the M.2 950 Pro SSD.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
Could you point out the difference? I can't seem to spot it.
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Michael crwdne2934271:0
Compare the SanDisk SSD image below to this image of the Samsung drive above. Note the slot in the connector pins the slot is located in a different location. This is the keyway and the connector in the system will not mate up correctly with the pins,
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Dan crwdne2934271:0
Hi,
I am also looking to buy a late 2013 A1419 and I was wandering :
1. it the machine came with a 1T HD no fusion drive. Will the SSD conector be there?
2. would this drive from VisionTek fit: https://www.visiontek.com/images/stories...
The pinout seem to be alright?
Thank you,
crwdns2934271:0crwdnd2934271:0 Bruno crwdne2934271:0
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