So grab a putty knife and dont be alarmed if your mac mini starts to snap, crackle and pop like a bowl of rice crispies. Hard drives, ram upgrades, and small parts all tested and guaranteed with fast shipping and easy returns. There are many options in upgrading a mac mini, and. Whatever your use of the mac mini, be it media server or desktop computer, the one upgrade that will make the biggest impact is a ssd. Hold the memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the gold connectors. The mac minis latest release was over 1,000 days ago. This i know well from simple cases like ram upgrades. Thats over two years since the incredibly small and lovable machine got some love, and eons in the pc industry when it comes to updates. This video covers the early 2011 quadcore macbook pro. Its designed to fit in a compatible notebook or laptop, and the 1600mhz frequency speed ensures data can quickly be transferred to the stick to reduce or even eliminate. Apples mac mini added a new style of computer to their repertoire, appealing to the workingclass customer. Some of the screws were a little different, though. I had 4gb or ram in my macbook pro late 2011, it was literally crawling. However, this is if and only if they are running os x 10.
Upgrading the ram and hard drive on the mac mini 3,1. How to install memory ram in a 20112012 mac mini youtube. If youre only interested in replacing the computers memory, simply spread the clips that keep the. How to upgrade your mac mini with an ssd 2019 updated. The mac mini im rescuing is a mid 2011 with i52415m, 2gb ram and 500gb hdd, running macos high sierra version 10.
Learn how to upgrade or replace the memory in your 2018 mac mini with this ram replacement guide. Can install 16 gb ram 1600 mhz for mac mini mid 2011. Experience the true speed of your mac mini with owc memory upgrades from. Its always best to use matching pairs when installing ram for best performance. Officially, the mid 2011 line supports 8 gb of ram, but they actually support 16 gb. The mac mini mid 2011 supports up to 8gb ddr333 mhz of ram officially. Also have to mention i have installed an ssd already which makes a world of a difference already. But an ssd upgrade to the base model looks like a good bet. There are 3 versions of the fans that fit in the unibody mac mini and their ratings are as follows. About a year after purchase, the mini just wasnt cutting it. This model can be differentiated from its predecessor by the lack of an optical drive opening in the front of the device and by the thunderbolt port on.
Align the notch on the gold edge of the module with the notch in the lower memory slot. Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your mac mini. Use our highperformance hard wired dc power cable to connect power supply to mac mini. While your inside your 2011 mac mini, you can also upgrade the memory up to 16gb.
If youre using one of these models and youre looking for a good way to bump up the performance, an ssd is, quite frankly, one of the only things you can do unlike older mac minis, apple soldered the ram in place. Older 2011 ram upgrade mac mini late 2012 thread starter johnr9z. If you dont need this much, simply grab a 16gb kit made up of a pair of 8gb ram sticks. It remains apples last properly upgradeable mac mini, and even in 2019 can be a pretty handy little computer with the right bits inside. Aug 07, 2019 learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. Find all the ram memory, ssds and accessories needed to update your mac and have it running up to the speed of a new apple mac here on this one page. Samsung ram memory upgrade ddr3 pc3 12800, 1600mhz, 204 pin, sodimm for 2012 apple macbook pros, 2012 imacs, and 2011 2012 mac mini s 16gb kit 2 x 8gb 4. Upgrade bundle includes all the parts and tools needed to mod your mini. To minimize the possibility of damage to the computer components due to static discharge, its important to wear an antistatic wrist strap while you work with your computers memory. Hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot. Just popped open the bottom cover to perform the surgery only to find that one of the three t6 torx screws posts that hold the cover on are completely stripped from the factory.
Nov 21, 2018 to upgrade the memory in the aluminum unibody mac mini models released before and after the late 2014 models, apple has made it straightforward. In addition to changing the operating system from macos to linux, the ram will be. Remove the three torx t6 screws that secure the exhaust fan to the mac mini. To repair your mac mini mid 2011, use our service manual. Turn your macbook upside down and pop the latch on the back to. This involves removing four screws around the ram cage. Feb 29, 2020 the 2012 mac mini held a special place in many hearts thanks to how easy it was to upgrade. A year after its release, the a47 mac mini was updated to include a thunderbolt port, core i5 or i7 processors, and no optical drive. Give your computer a muchneeded upgrade with this pny 8gb ddr3 ram. I performed open heart surgery on my mac mini, and it was. Does an ssd and ram upgrade make this 2010 mac mini any good. Lloyd chambers of mac performance guide did some indepth testing and found that a 2011 macbook pro with 1600mhz memory saw a 2% average performance boost over the same configuration with 33mhz memory. Ram specifics does anyone know what the specs are for the best compatible ram for the 2.
You can add as much as 256mb of ram 144pin, pc100 sodimm to the ram slot. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini mid 2011 free us delivery. Utilise the dropdown boxes to find the correct ram memory and ssd upgrades for your imac, macbook pro, macbook air, macbook, mac mini, macpro and xserve. Learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. If you need more performance, you can upgrade the ram, hard drive, or optical drive in your mini. How to upgrade mac mini 2018 ram and save money video. New mac mini restricts ram and storage upgrades, but hints at. Unscrew, counterclockwise, the ram panel in the centre until it pops out. I know that officially with these versions, only 8 gb is supported, but ive read from owc announces industrys first 16 gb ram upgrade for latest apple mac mini models that you can actually upgrade to 16 gb. The ramhd upgrade was done on the following system. Subscribe to 9to5mac on youtube now for more videos.
Reconnect everything, turn your imac back on and go to about this mac to confirm new ram installed. I find lots of listings for ram upgrades for 2018 mac minis but virtually nothing for ram upgrades for the 2020 version. In this weeks macworld video, dan frakes shows how easy it really is to upgrade the hard drive and ram of apples mac mini, completing the entire process, in a. Max out your new mac mini with ifixits new ram upgrade. With 16gb of ram and the type of work i do on the mini i doubt im maxing out the ram but the info about the ssd being used for virtual memory is good to know and makes sense. Nov 21, 2018 how to instructions and videos to upgrade the ram in aluminum mac mini models. Attach those same screws to the lefthand side of your new ssd. Heck, it may even seem somewhat vanilla at this point. Select your version above to find parts for easy upgrade. Older 2011 ram upgrade mac mini late 2012 macrumors forums. Mac mini models have different memory ram installation requirements.
Apple promised 2x faster everything for this mac mini. One potential upgrade to give the older models a speed boost is to switch. Below are the benchmarks for five mac mini systems. I am scared of putting the screws back in and not been able to take them back out. Mac mini owner reportsguides on core 2 duo cpu upgrade chip swaps for 2006 to 2008 mac minis. They are a hackers delight, in the true sense of the word. Jul 21, 2011 just like in the previous mac mini, the heat sink is held in place by a bunch of springloaded t8 screws. Keep your aging mac mini alive with a few clever upgrades. On the ram side of things, it looks like there are more options to consider when buying ram than the other users have addressed. New mac mini gets ifixit teardown treatment, leaves space. Upgrade ram to the maximum amount of lowlatency ram your model mac mini can utilize.
It currently has 4 gb of ram which i want to upgrade to 16 gb. I know that officially with these versions, only 8 gb is supported, but ive read from owc announces industrys first 16 gb ram upgrade for latest apple mac mini models that you can actually upgrade to 16 gb ive found this memory, corsair cmsx16gx3m2b1600c9. Apples refresh to the mac mini may have caused some owners of earlier. Luke, thanks for the ideas about creating a fusiion drive, interesting but for me i really dont store any data on the mini, i use my netgear ultra 4 plus nas drive. You can easily upgrade your ram and hard drive, as well as add a secondary drive. I finally got around to upgrading my 2014 mac mini with a solid state drive ssd. I performed open heart surgery on my mac mini, and it was horrifying. Apple provides an illustrated guide for memory upgrades. Place imac face down, ensuring the screen is protected from anything that could scratch it.
To start, flip the mac mini over, and remove the black cover by twisting it counterclockwise. For those familiar with last years mac mini, what youre peering at above isnt likely to strike you as jarring. Mac mini mid 2011 hard drive replacement ifixit repair guide. Mar 30, 2017 hold the memory module by its notches and remove it from the slot. The apple mac mini has a loyal fan group around the world. Upgrade the memory of nearly any imac, macbook pro, mac pro, or mac mini. The process will be similar for most unibody macbooks. Next, take out a t6 screw near to the sata cable connector, close to the. The ram is technically replaceable, and the thunderbolt 3 ports allow for serious ssd expansion and external gpu support. Hi all, have a 2020 mac mini i7 on order and am going to upgrade the ram. An apple mac mini memory upgrade includes 2gb, 4gb, 8gb and 16gb dimms for mac mini model ids 3. Removing the standoff screw is not necessary to remove the fan. Optimize your os x according to our os x optimization guide. Upgrading the ram in the 2018 mac mini isnt what i would call.
Replacing the hard drive or hard drives is a more complicated procedure and apple does not support users performing this upgrade themselves. Replace your mac mini mid 2011s hard drive for more storage space and an. Its one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can do, it takes less than five minutes and requires no tools. However, one can install 16gb ddr333 mhz of ram or ddr31600 mhz ram in both amounts. Replace the hard drive and ram in the aluminum mac mini cnet. The 2011 2012 mac mini has 2 memory slots which can handle up to 16gb of memory. Lift the ear of the fan nearest the ram up off the standoff secured to the outer case. How to upgrade the 2012 mac mini for use in 2020 imore.
Replace your mac minis mid 2011 hard drive for more storage space. The mac mini packs a surprising amount of power into a small enclosure. Upgrading the ram in the 2018 mac mini isnt what i would call simple, but it can be done relatively easily with a little patience and knowhow. Really im interested in whether or not it will allow me to load the macos mojave upgrade when its available. Replace your mac mini mid 2011s hard drive for more storage space and an increase in speed. After upgrading your mac mini s ram, youll notice a substantial increase in the load times of applications and an increase in speed when switching. Feb 12, 2012 this is a video tutorial describing the process of upgrading your ram on the macbook pro. You can add as much as 256mb of ram 144pin, pc100 so. How to give your 2012 or 2014 mac mini a performance boost by. This is the sound of the plastic clips and metal rim coming loose.
How to upgradereplace the main drive in a 2011 mac mini. I went the route of ordering my own owc ram upgrade for my mini. The mac mini s latest release was over 1,000 days ago. The 2012 mac mini held a special place in many hearts thanks to how easy it was to upgrade. Bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. How to upgrade aluminum mac mini hard drives or ssds. I currently have mid 2011 mac mini w16gb ram and factory 500g hdd. Can anyone confirm that ram meant for the 2018 mac minis work for the 2020s. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. The other option is to splurge for the lion server model, where dual 500 gb or dual. I swapped the cards and also reinstalled the original mac memory, still only half of the memory is detected in one slot. Weve long established that adding more memory to your mac is the most costeffective way to get the most out of your mac.
Older 2011 ram upgrade mac mini late 2012 macrumors. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Line up the new ram with the now empty slot and push it in until it clicks into place. If you have an old 2012 mac mini laying around gathering dust, or perhaps. Upgrade your 2011 mac mini to 16gb of ram the diy life.
Expose ribbon tab over ram and pull on it to release ram module. Officially, the mid2010 models support 8 gb of ram, but they actually can support 16 gb of ram. Save money by trading in your original memory chips for a cash rebate. Note that you dont need to transfer the gaskets from the original fan, only the screws. Regular mid2010 aluminum unibody mac mini models, which have optical drives, support a single 2. Follow the ram module removal steps that are silkscreened onto the chassis of the mac mini. Four t8 torx screws hold the wifi antenna plate in place, an easy with a. Atech 8gb kit 2x 4gb pc310600 ddr3 33mhz sodimm memory ram upgrade for apple macbook pro earlylate 2011 1517 inch, imac mid 2010 midlate 2011 21. The goal is to use this machine as a general purpose computer in a classroom for high school students. Upgrade your apple mac mini up to 16gb of memory and add a 2nd drive for up to 4. When i was 14, i bought the first gen g4 mac mini 1. We found t6 screws that were screwed into the top of t8 screws.
I placed it on top of my digital piano to use with garageband and finale with an early 90s clunky compaq crt monitor that i had been using my whole life up until that point. Also remove the two rubber bumpers on the side of the ram. Remove any hdds and install one ssd andor msata drive for software and one for library. Looking at vintage and obsolete products apple support as of 00. Upgrade the ram these imacs ship with a scant 32mb of ram.
Forget about upgrading your ram with the new mac mini apple soldered it to the logic board. Is it worth installing 2 1tb ssd to speed it up or go with new mac mini and 2tb fd. This is my first time purchasing a mac, and i would like to upgrade both the ram and harddrive. Owc memory upgrades for 2011 mac mini unibody models.
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