iFixit is offering a Dual Hard Drive Kit for Mid 2011 iMacs that does not require permanently removing your optical drive.
We've custom designed a kit with all the parts and tools you need to install a second hard drive inside your Mid 2011 [21.5" or] 27" iMac. It will work with all processor speeds, regardless of whether Apple offers the additional SSD option for your machine. And unlike other kits, our product does not require permanently removing your optical drive. You'll have two drives as well as a functioning optical drive. All you need is an extra 2.5" SATA drive (not included). We recommend installing an SSD and using it as your boot drive, but you could instead install a 1 TB hard drive for more storage space.
The kit includes:
● Custom SATA power & data cable
● Custom-cut 3M mounting tape
● Two Heavy-duty Suction Cups
● 26 Piece Bit Driver Kit
● Spudger
You can purchase the kits for $69.95 at the link below. There are also detailed instructions available for help with the install.
[21.5" Kit] [27" Kit] [via 9to5Mac]
We've custom designed a kit with all the parts and tools you need to install a second hard drive inside your Mid 2011 [21.5" or] 27" iMac. It will work with all processor speeds, regardless of whether Apple offers the additional SSD option for your machine. And unlike other kits, our product does not require permanently removing your optical drive. You'll have two drives as well as a functioning optical drive. All you need is an extra 2.5" SATA drive (not included). We recommend installing an SSD and using it as your boot drive, but you could instead install a 1 TB hard drive for more storage space.
The kit includes:
● Custom SATA power & data cable
● Custom-cut 3M mounting tape
● Two Heavy-duty Suction Cups
● 26 Piece Bit Driver Kit
● Spudger
You can purchase the kits for $69.95 at the link below. There are also detailed instructions available for help with the install.
[21.5" Kit] [27" Kit] [via 9to5Mac]