SSD Samsung Pro like second SSD on optical drive

Hi all!

I have an i7 MacBook Pro mid-2012 2.9 Ghz Mavericks

I have upgrated it replaces first my Superdrive with the original apple Hd 750 GB, defining a Pro SSD 256 gb HD first OSX.

Everything was ok.

So I decided to change my second HD (Apple 750 GB on optical Bay), with a SAMSUNG of PRO SSD 512 GB to increase performance... (I use the second drive as a media folder for my musical activity... documents, samples, libraries of plugins...)

I just changed the HD Apple with the new... but when I restart the computer, the second drive icon does not appear in the disk utility that, in other places (information system.. etc...)

Why?

Could someone help me? Please

thnnkz

Hi Anapcam:

I suggest that you install the new SSD in an external enclosure from OWC enclosure or with a USB to SATA adapter SATA USB adapter and connect to your MBP via USB.

Open disk utility > delete and format the SSD for Mac OS extended (journaled) and a GUID partition.

Then try to install in your optical Bay. See if it works.

Kim

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