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product_id: 48082597
title: "DIY Bundle In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for Hard Drive Upgrade for 27\" Apple iMac Late 2012 to Mid 2019 Models"
brand: "owc"
price: "E£ 9181"
currency: EGP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/48082597-diy-bundle-in-line-digital-thermal-sensor-for-hard-drive
store_origin: EG
region: Egypt
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# Eliminates fan noise Fixes firmware incompatibility Certified Apple Hardware Test pass DIY Bundle In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for Hard Drive Upgrade for 27" Apple iMac Late 2012 to Mid 2019 Models

**Brand:** owc
**Price:** E£ 9181
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖥️ Upgrade smart, stay cool, and silence the noise with OWC’s in-line thermal sensor!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DIY Bundle In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for Hard Drive Upgrade for 27" Apple iMac Late 2012 to Mid 2019 Models by owc
- **How much does it cost?** E£ 9181 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.eg](https://www.desertcart.com.eg/products/48082597-diy-bundle-in-line-digital-thermal-sensor-for-hard-drive)

## Best For

- owc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted owc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Silent Performance:** Say goodbye to distracting fan noise during heavy workloads.
- • **Award-Winning Support:** Backed by OWC’s trusted customer service for peace of mind.
- • **Seamless iMac Upgrade:** Maintain perfect fan control while boosting your iMac’s storage.
- • **Apple-Tested Reliability:** Only HDD upgrade sensor certified to pass Apple Hardware Test.
- • **Firmware Compatibility Fix:** Smooth integration with third-party hard drives, no glitches.

## Overview

The OWC DIY Bundle In-line Digital Thermal Sensor is a precision-engineered accessory designed for 27" Apple iMac models from Late 2012 to Mid 2019. It ensures accurate fan control and eliminates noise when upgrading to third-party hard drives, certified to pass Apple Hardware Tests and supported by OWC’s renowned customer service.

## Description

OWC - DIY Bundle In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for Hard Drive Upgrade for 27" Apple iMac Late 2012 to Mid 2019 Models

## Features

- Eliminate fan noise and maintain correct system fan control when upgrading your 2012 or later iMac.
- The only iMac HDD upgrade option on the market certified to pass the Apple Hardware Test.
- Fixes firmware incompatibility issues with third party hard drives
- Engineered in-house and backed by OWC's award-winning customer support.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | OWC |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 7.62 x 1.14 cm; 10 g |
| Item model number | OWCDIDIMACHDD12 |
| Manufacturer | Other World Computing |
| Series | OWCDIDIMACHDD12 |
| Colour | Schwarz |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | mechanical_hard_drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hardware Platform | x86_64 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 10 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OWC
- **Connector type:** SATA
- **Cable type:** SATA
- **Compatible devices:** Indoor
- **Special feature:** Tragbar

## Images

![DIY Bundle In-line Digital Thermal Sensor for Hard Drive Upgrade for 27" Apple iMac Late 2012 to Mid 2019 Models - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314OScak85L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it compatible with the iMac 2017 5k model?**
A: Yes. All good. 👍😊

**Q: will the cable work fine on a late 2013 27" iMac**
A: Hi, see here compatible iMac models:
iMac13,2 27-inch Late 2012 - 2.9GHz i5, 3.2GHz i5, 3.4GHz i7
iMac14,2 27-inch Late 2013 - 3.2GHz i5, 3.4GHz i5, 3.5GHz i7
iMac15,1 27-inch Late 2014 - 3.5GHz i5, 4.0GHz i7
iMac15,1 27-inch Mid 2015 - 3.3GHz i5, 3.5GHz i5, 4.0GHz i7
iMac17,1 27-inch Late 2015 - 3.2GHz i5, 3.3GHz i5, 4.0GHz i7
iMac18,3 27-inch Mid 2017 - 3.4GHz i5, 3.5GHz i5, 3.8GHz

**Q: Will this work in a fusion drive imac when upgrading hdd to ssd.**
A: Works fine for me, had to replace the HDD in my mac as it died so threw in an SSD and not had a single issue

**Q: Do i even need this cable? I have an iMac 27 inch Retina 1025 model, one engineer says i just use the existing cable and another says i need to buy 1?**
A: This goes in addition to the existing cable and gives you the temperature sensor that is integral to the Apple Drive. If you don’t use it the machine will work but not know what temperature the drive is running at so will kick the fan in full to make sure that the system stays cool enough. I’m an Apple Certified Mac Technician and fit these all the time for upgrades in your model.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was concerned about adhesive quality
*by M***I on 28 June 2019*

Read all the reviews and was concered about the adhesive strips quality. I carefully removed the LCD display of the iMac, cleaned all the dust from inside and started removing remaining pieces of adhesive. This is very important step. Make sure to clean all the bits with plastic spudger and clean with isopropanol or other sorts of alcohol. If you're not comfortable with it, better pay few quid to someone who's got experience. I am very happy with the quality of the sensor and strips so far. Will update if there are any issues with this product after few weeks!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There's nothing wrong with the tape or the sensor.
*by A***R on 7 July 2019*

I am amazed to see the criticisms on here for the tape supplied with this sensor. As long as you carefully remove all the tape from the frame and the screen using a spudger, and then use plain old lighter fuel to remove any residue you should have no problem. Just take your time and allow everything to dry properly before refitting the screen.The thermal sensor is simple to fit and only connects one way. The sticky pad sensor part should be fitted near the spindle on the side of the drive facing the rear of the chassis, not the screen side as some seem to have done here.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly as long as you clean the screen properly
*by A***R on 30 January 2020*

This works perfect. There are many comments on here about the adhesive strips not working but if you clean the contact points correctly, it works perfect. I used this 5 months ago and my screen is still attached and hasn't fallen off.I cleaned the back of the screen and the computer at all the points of contact with rubbing alcohol. You can get it off amazon for about £5 for 1l. Using a lint free cloth, clean all the areas where you are putting the strips down. Then with a very sharp blade angled almost flat, I used one out of a Stanley knife, run it along the screen and computer to make sure all the old adhesive has been removed. Take your time, it took me about an hour to do it and repeat the process a few times to do a through job, if you don't you'll regret it and so will your wallet!Once I had put the screen back on, I left it face down for a few hours just to make sure the adhesive really stuck.It worked for me and I am sure the screens that are falling off are as a result of the old adhesive not being completely removed.

## Frequently Bought Together

- OWC in-Line Digital Thermal Sensor HDD Upgrade Cable for iMac 2012, (OWCDIDIMACHDD12)
- NewerTech AdaptaDrive 2.5" to 3.5" Drive Converter Bracket
- Crucial MX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD, up to 560MB/s - CT1000MX500SSD1

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*