It is the most recent quad core model of the mac mini, and also conveniently has a spare bay for easily adding a second hard drive in the comfort of your own home. Canada ram sells ssd in canada apple macbook pro, imac. Apple mac mini a47 desktop md388lla october, 2012 for. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. How to install an ssd in a 2012 mac pro video add an ssd via pcie slot to a pre 20 mac pro. There are no shortage of places to purchase a new or used mac mini.
I have some very expensive legacy software that i dont use a lot, but still need from time to time. Differences between late 2012 and late 2014 mac mini models. Member since nov 26, 2012 location agusan del norte, philippines posts 1,035 your macs specs l2012 mini, i7 2. Sep 06, 2017 ericloewe, the 2012 mac minis will boot freenas fine, even from usb i understand. Currently shipping macs additionally may be of interest to view each mac released from 1984 to the present on a dynamic, interactive timeline, you also may find everymac. How to speed up your mac with a solid state ssd drive. Feb 29, 2020 besides adding an ssd, the next best thing to do to give your old mac mini some additional legs for presentday computing is to add more ram. I want to get a ssd and use it with the 1 tb hdd that already come with the mini. It seems that the 2015 mba ssd will work in the mac pro as they use the same ssd model see below.
Oct 24, 20 thanx for the article, really, really helpful. With my current samsung ssd already near capacity due to my photo library transfer, i reached out to lacie to see if they had anything that i could use. How to upgrade the 2012 mac mini for use in 2020 imore. My late 2012 model had a 256 gb ssd from the factory, and was inching towards needing more storage, so a few nights ago i finally installed a second ssd.
Its a bit of a perfect storm, but its worth noting if youre adding an ssd as a second drive in your mac mini. What type of hard drives or ssds do they each support. How to add a second ssd for a mac mini 2012 ios insight. Apple mac mini 16gb ram desktop computer catalina 10. I have a mac mini 2012 i716 gb ram1tb hd and i want to upgrade it. Lay your mac mini upside down on a soft cloth or towel, and then rotate the bottom cover counterclockwise to the unlocked position. In your case it doesnt the ssd connector will be missing. Technical specifications for the mac mini core i5 2.
The mini mac will also connect with speakers and other mac products. Complete technical specifications for every apple mac released in 2012 are listed below. Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your mac mini. They are a hackers delight, in the true sense of the word. For server use, the late 2012 mac mini server configurations the standard mac mini core i7 2. Mac mini models support dual 6 gbs serial ata hard drives or ssds. The later mac mini like 2014 edition has ram soldered in that makes it impossible to upgrade manually. Sounds like what i should do is have a mac shop install the samsung ssd in my mac mini. Mar 25, 2016 with my current samsung ssd already near capacity due to my photo library transfer, i reached out to lacie to see if they had anything that i could use to give my old mac some pep.
Mac mini upgrade ssd external ssd upgrade for final cut pro x duration. The fusion drive is a misnomer its actually two drives. It was not that slicklooking blackmagic box that apple sells, it was a generic black box that looked like a 3slot sonnet thunderbolt pcie expansion chassis, and indeed it may have been just that i didnt ask. Sos forum adding external drives to mac mini thunderbolt. Externally, both the late 2012 and mid2011 mac mini lines share the. Includes storage speed, hard drive size and dimensions, ssd specifics, identifiers and more. While the 2010 mac mini limits you to firewire 800 or usb 2. Plug the ssd into the enclosure, and then into the mac, and it should appear on the desktop as an untitled drive. The mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship. The late 2012 mac mini models also have two memory slots but use faster still. Get the most out of your mac with the sophisticated data storage of the owc ssd. Just upgraded the memory in my macbook pro mid2012.
Apple mac mini desktop 8gb ram upgraded 256gb ssd solid. I am just curious how future macos updates via app store will be installed. Storage upgrade details for each g3 and later apple mac. I have purchased this memory module to upgrade my daughters macbook pro retina, inch, late 2012 with 256gb ssd, model a1425.
Can anyone recommend a decent fast external hard drive. I took some of the photos before reinstalling the mojave os, so it is now freshly installed, and will boot as if new, asking you to set it up. However, for specific uses such as video editing or even server hosting, the small mac mini is an ideal alternative to the barebones pc. Im just about to order a new mac mini with an internal ssd. The apple mac mini has a loyal fan group around the world. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an allinone alternative to the mac mini, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. Get everything you need to upgrade your 2012 mac mini ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. Hard drive and ssd upgrades for each apple mac mini with complete specs. How to upgrade aluminum mac mini hard drives or ssds. It just says thunderbolt, so im guessing its thunderbolt 1, not 2 or 3. Im hoping to add at least one external ssd drive to it, for sample libraries etc.
Besides adding an ssd, the next best thing to do to give your old mac mini some additional legs for presentday computing is to add more ram. How to instructions and videos to upgrade the storage, hard drive, hard drives, or ssds, in the aluminum mac mini. Press on the cover to pop up the opposite side, and then remove the cover. The ssd i chose has firewire 800 to provide a fastenough connection to my mac mini, plus usb 3.
Its a bit of a perfect storm, but its worth noting if youre adding an ssd as. Apple does not supply the cable on the hd model only units. This wont be an issue since i will install freenas on the internal drive, which mac can boot most oss. It is the last mac mini computer that allows for manual upgrade of memory ram. The tools worked to take everything apart and get access to the bracket to install my ssd in the upper position. Mac mini memory ram owc memory for mac mini highest quality ram memory available. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro the mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse. Though i rated it as 5 stars because the item works perfectly after the upgrade, there are some concerns with the vendor and with the product itself. I am also running a 256 ssd and a core i5 cpu, so this thing now sings like a dream.
Other than processor, these two models are identical. Mac mini from the mid2010, mid2011, or late 2012 or late 2014. There is an pcie ssd, probably about 128gb that attached to the logic board, then theres a 3. Sep 29, 2017 while the 2010 mac mini limits you to firewire 800 or usb 2.
Apple mac mini desktop 8gb ram upgraded 256gb ssd solid state. Rotate the bottom cover counterclockwise until the white dot painted on the bottom cover is aligned with the ring inscribed on the outer case. Mac mini late 2012 hard drive replacement ifixit repair guide. If it is still under warranty or have applecare, getting it installed by an authorized. Sep 10, 20 late 2012 mac mini ssd hard drive upgrade how to duration. I have been toying with the idea of taking out the super drive and replacing it with a secondary internal hdd for additional storage, and turning the superdrive into an external, but i havent made that. The 2012 mac mini uses 1600mhz ddr3 sodimm modules and can accept up to 16gb across two slots. I should mention that i forgot to mention that this guy had an external gpu hooked up to his 2018 mac mini. I consider installing mavericks on an external ssd drive connected via thunderbolt to my mac mini late 2012 and booting macos x from it. All mac mini models all 2014 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Late2012 mac mini ssd hard drive upgrade how to duration. So the best you can do is grab a 16gb kit made up of a pair of 8gb sticks. Externally, the late 2012 mac mini line shares its single a47 model.
Ill make certain to request ecc ram in the purchase, if possibleavailable. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Canada ram sells ram memory for apple macintoshes in. Im holding on to apple mac mini late 2012 edition for a few following reasons. You can use the apple mini with an ssd or sdxc card from your digital camera. Technically, you could upgrade the pcie blade ssd drive, but after some research, i found it wasnt really economical. Sos forum adding external drives to mac mini thunderbolt port. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple mac mini upgradeable. Works great to add a secondary drive to a mac mini. Differences between mid2011 and late 2012 mac mini models. Drive thats on the top when the mini is turned upside down to open it. Given the machines age, it might be tempting to think of the computer as outdated. Mac mini late 2012 hard drive replacement ifixit repair.
The intelbased imac is a family of macintosh desktop computers designed, manufactured and sold by apple inc. Hello, i have the mac mini late 2014, the mid model, with the i5 at 2,6 ghz, iris graphics, 8 gb ram, 1 tb hdd from what i gather, i have a free slot on the machine for an ssd. If you jump to step 9 youll see the ssd if you system has one. How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for only. December 8, 2019 easily installed 16 gb ram into mac mini 2012 in addition to 240gb mercury extreme pro 6g ssd, which is now blazing fast.
Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. The apple mac mini is a versatile machine noted for having a plethora of ports. High performance, rigorously inhouse lab tested to ensure superior quality, compatibility and reliability. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from your mac mini.
What are the pros and cons of the aluminum unibody mac mini. The core i7powered configurations also have larger hard drives by. 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. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. As far as ssd options, they seem to stop at 20 for the mba. Technical specifications for the mac mini core i7 2. It does not have an internal optical drive, although an external one was offered. When windows isnt running, mac obviously gets all 16. Ericloewe, the 2012 mac minis will boot freenas fine, even from usb i understand. With the thunderbolt, firewire, and hdmi ports, this apple connects to all of your accessories. How do you upgrade the ram in the aluminum unibody mac mini models. Your mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a oneyear limited warranty. In my case it was a mac mini late 2012 model, with the original drive being in the lower position ie.
Speed up your mac with an external ssd robin monks. There are many options in upgrading a mac mini, and. The external drive enclosures for normal hard disks should also work with an ssd. Owc 500gb electra 6g ssd diy upgrade bundle for 2011, 2012 mac mini, includes data doubler, 5piece installation toolkit 4. How to upgrade your mac mini with an ssd 2019 updated. Late 2012 md388lla macmini6,2 a47 2570 all mac mini models all 2012 models dynamically compare this mac to others. I had no problems with it, just using my laptop now instead and it isnt being used. Empowered with higher performance and functionality, owc ssd for mac meets all your storage needs. The fusion drive option for the 2012 mac minis can cause some severe data loss if youre not careful.
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