{"id":49700,"date":"2024-01-09T14:52:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T14:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/article\/how-to-install-2-5-hdd-or-ssd-in-the-minisforum-un100\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T09:22:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:22:57","slug":"how-to-install-2-5-hdd-or-ssd-in-the-minisforum-un100","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/article\/how-to-install-2-5-hdd-or-ssd-in-the-minisforum-un100\/","title":{"rendered":"How to install 2.5&#8243; HDD or SSD in the Minisforum UN100"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product\/minisforum-un100\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/droix.co.uk\/product\/minisforum-un100\/\">Minisforum UN100<\/a> has space inside for a 2.5&#8243; HDD or SSD to expand the storage. This guide will show how to open your mini PC and install the drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the four rubber feet caps and screws.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Remove the four rubber feet caps and screws\" class=\"wp-image-48629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remove the four rubber feet caps and screws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lift the base off the mini PC. You may need to use a plastic spudger to free it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lift the base of the mini PC\" class=\"wp-image-48645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lift the base of the mini PC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remove the four screws as indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Remove the four screws as indicated\" class=\"wp-image-48660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remove the four screws as indicated<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Gently lift the tray to the side. There is a short cable which you should lift to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Lift the tray to the side\" class=\"wp-image-48675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lift the tray to the side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Remove the screw and remove the component.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Remove the screw and component\" class=\"wp-image-48690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Remove the screw and component<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Gently lift the main board from the case.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Gently lift the main board from the case\" class=\"wp-image-48705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gently lift the main board from the case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Match the ends of the SATA cable to the drive and connect them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Match the ends of the SATA cable to the drive\" class=\"wp-image-48720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Match the ends of the SATA cable to the drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Place the drive into the holding tray.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-1024x576.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Place the drive into the holding tray.\" class=\"wp-image-48735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/droix.net\/knowledge-base\/en-gb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Install-HDD-or-SSD-in-Minisforum-UN100-8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Place the drive into the holding tray.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Repeat the process for reinserting the main board, the tray, screws, lid, screws and rubber feet caps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minisforum UN100 has space inside for a 2.5&#8243; HDD or SSD to expand the storage. This guide will show how to open your mini PC and install the drive. Remove the four rubber feet caps and screws. Lift the base off the mini PC. 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