OWC In-line cable for digital temperature sensor

Improve performance and capacity. Upgrade your iMac with confidence. OWC's in-line solution is the only hardware digital thermal sensor on the market that allows 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.

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 lightning-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.

If you need an upgrade kit with tools, you can purchase the OWC Internal HDD DIY Kit.

Note: Before attempting to perform this installation, please watch the install video to determine your ability to perform this complex upgrade. Professional installation is highly recommended. OWC assumes no responsibility for damage that may occur during the install. Technical support for this DIY product consists only of the OWC Install Video.

Have OWC upgrade your iMac. While OWC encourages the DIY philosophy, this is a very difficult upgrade that requires advanced skills. If you are not fully confident in your ability to upgrade the drive in your 2012 iMac after watching the OWC Install Video, you can have OWC upgrade your iMac where certified technicians will expertly upgrade your iMac and ship it back to you.