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Late 2015 27" iMac heat sensor needed?
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<blockquote data-quote="pm-r" data-source="post: 1759064" data-attributes="member: 175845"><p>According to this, a heat sensor probably isn't needed:</p><p><em>Another note: thermal sensor is not required for SSDs on systems using OS X El Capitan/Sierra. I installed an SSD without one. No fan throttling at all.</em></p><p><em>mikai - February 28</em></p><p><em><strong>iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display SSD Replacement</strong></em></p><p><a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+27-Inch+Retina+5K+Display+SSD+Replacement/30537" target="_blank">https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+27-Inch+Retina+5K+Display+SSD+Replacement/30537</a></p><p></p><p>And then there's this:</p><p><em>"As to your choices here, yes you could replace the 1TB HD for a SSD. You will need to get a 2.5" to 3.5" frame and <strong>you'll need this adapter cable: OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for Hard Drive Upgrade for 27" iMacs 2012 and Later</strong> as you need to replace the thermal sensor for the SMC services from running wild without the HD input. You see, the SSD does not have the needed sensor, the in-line adapter cable replaces the missing sensor.</em>"</p><p><em><strong>SOLVED: HDD Upgrade/Replacement with SSD? - iMac Intel 27 ...</strong></em></p><p><a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/247122/HDD+Upgrade-Replacement+with+SSD" target="_blank">https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/247122/HDD+Upgrade-Replacement+with+SSD</a></p><p></p><p>Hmmm…</p><p></p><p>Maybe best to read some of the hits and recommendations here:</p><p><a href="https://www.google.ca/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=late+2015+iMac+5k+27%22+ssd+replacement&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&gfe_rd=cr&ei=_gUuWYAgy8zyB-Tnl6AH" target="_blank">https://www.google.ca/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=late+2015+iMac+5k+27"+ssd+replacement&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&gfe_rd=cr&ei=_gUuWYAgy8zyB-Tnl6AH</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>EDIT:</p><p></p><p>iFixit seems to imply a cable is required, but maybe that's just for a HDD???</p><p></p><p>"<em>iMac Intel 27" 5K Late 2014 and Mid 2015 Hard Drive Cable</em></p><p><em>Item code: IF174-006-1</em></p><p><em>$19.95</em>" [OUT of Stock it seems]</p><p><a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/iMac-Intel-27-Inch-5K-Late-2014-and-Mid-2015-Hard-Drive-Cable/IF174-006-1" target="_blank">https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/iMac-Intel-27-Inch-5K-Late-2014-and-Mid-2015-Hard-Drive-Cable/IF174-006-1</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>I don't see any mention of a heat sensor/cable here:</p><p><a href="http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/imac-%28retina-5k%2C-27-inch%2C-late-2015%29-imac17%2C1/CT8647904" target="_blank">http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/imac-(retina-5k,-27-inch,-late-2015)-imac17,1/CT8647904</a></p><p></p><p>and the 2015 isn't even listed at <a href="https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac" target="_blank">https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac</a> for OWC SSD Flash Storage Upgrades</p><p>iMac for some strange reason. </p><p>I must be missing something and need a glass of wine. <img src="/mac_images/images/smilies/Straight-Faced.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":|" title="Straight Faced :|" data-shortname=":|" /></p><p></p><p>Edit 2:</p><p></p><p><strong>Stupid me, it's listed as 2013 - Current</strong>!!!</p><p></p><p>Their Kit includes the heat sensor cable just using a small SSD as an example so <strong>I would say a heat sensor cable IS required</strong>. </p><p>Just because of their reputation, and Mac knowledge.</p><p><a href="https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/K27IM12HE060/" target="_blank">https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/K27IM12HE060/</a></p><p></p><p>"<em>Upgrade Your iMac with Confidence.</em></p><p><em>OWC's in-line solution <strong>is the only hardware digital thermal sensor on the market</strong> 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. <strong>This innovative device is designed specifically for the iMac, requires no software hacks and ensures compatibility with Apple's built-in diagnostic processes[</strong>/I]."</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Phew… sorry for all that…</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>- Patrick</em></p><p><em>======</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pm-r, post: 1759064, member: 175845"] According to this, a heat sensor probably isn't needed: [I]Another note: thermal sensor is not required for SSDs on systems using OS X El Capitan/Sierra. I installed an SSD without one. No fan throttling at all. mikai - February 28[/I] [I][B]iMac Intel 27" Retina 5K Display SSD Replacement[/B][/I] [url]https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iMac+Intel+27-Inch+Retina+5K+Display+SSD+Replacement/30537[/url] And then there's this: [I]"As to your choices here, yes you could replace the 1TB HD for a SSD. You will need to get a 2.5" to 3.5" frame and [B]you'll need this adapter cable: OWC In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for Hard Drive Upgrade for 27" iMacs 2012 and Later[/B] as you need to replace the thermal sensor for the SMC services from running wild without the HD input. You see, the SSD does not have the needed sensor, the in-line adapter cable replaces the missing sensor.[/I]" [I][B]SOLVED: HDD Upgrade/Replacement with SSD? - iMac Intel 27 ...[/B][/I] [url]https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/247122/HDD+Upgrade-Replacement+with+SSD[/url] Hmmm… Maybe best to read some of the hits and recommendations here: [url]https://www.google.ca/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=late+2015+iMac+5k+27%22+ssd+replacement&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&gfe_rd=cr&ei=_gUuWYAgy8zyB-Tnl6AH[/url] EDIT: iFixit seems to imply a cable is required, but maybe that's just for a HDD??? "[I]iMac Intel 27" 5K Late 2014 and Mid 2015 Hard Drive Cable Item code: IF174-006-1 $19.95[/I]" [OUT of Stock it seems] [url]https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/iMac-Intel-27-Inch-5K-Late-2014-and-Mid-2015-Hard-Drive-Cable/IF174-006-1[/url] I don't see any mention of a heat sensor/cable here: [url]http://www.crucial.com/usa/en/imac-%28retina-5k%2C-27-inch%2C-late-2015%29-imac17%2C1/CT8647904[/url] and the 2015 isn't even listed at [url]https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/imac[/url] for OWC SSD Flash Storage Upgrades iMac for some strange reason. I must be missing something and need a glass of wine. :| Edit 2: [B]Stupid me, it's listed as 2013 - Current[/B]!!! Their Kit includes the heat sensor cable just using a small SSD as an example so [B]I would say a heat sensor cable IS required[/B]. Just because of their reputation, and Mac knowledge. [url]https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/K27IM12HE060/[/url] "[I]Upgrade Your iMac with Confidence. OWC's in-line solution [B]is the only hardware digital thermal sensor on the market[/B] 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. [B]This innovative device is designed specifically for the iMac, requires no software hacks and ensures compatibility with Apple's built-in diagnostic processes[[/B]/I]." Phew… sorry for all that… - Patrick ======[/I] [/QUOTE]
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