If you need more RAM (specially if you’ll use Mac Mini as server) consider before buying a Mac Mini 2014 model. Mac Miini 2012 and older: internal drive can be upgraded up top 2.0TB (hdd internal drive) and 1.0 GB (ssd internal drive).2014 – current Mac Mini: PCIe (PCI Express) SSD upgrade is tricky but possible (we may post a video soon doing that).My plan was to install a 1TB NVMe SSD (with adapter) to hopefully speed up the Mini as you cant upgrade the RAM. Lately I’ve noticed the Mini is just slow all around. I currently have a 1TB Hybrid drive installed with Mojave at around 50 capacity. Hard drive replacement is possible for all the presented models but considering different scenarios: I currently have a 2014 Mac Mini (2.6GHz i5 with 8GB of RAM). Work your way around until you can lift the cover off the chassis. Next, use the Nylon pry tool to separate the black cover from the chassis. Flip the Mac mini over and set the computer on a level work surface. To upgrade Mac Mini to SSD, you will need a New SSD Drive, TR6 and T8 Screw drivers, Logic Board Removal Tools and Spudger. SSD Upgrades for 2014 Mac Mini Installation 2 2.1 Replacing the PCIe SSD 1. Now that you have a Time Machine Backup on a separate external drive, you can safely remove the current Hard Disk on your Mac and replace it with a New SSD Drive. Here’s why you may upgrade your Mac Mini hard drive (check this quickbench provided by ars) specially for Mac Mini with HDD owners: Replace Existing Hard Drive on Mac with SSD Drive. In that case you know service is well done and you keep covered. To keep your warranty you can consider to purchase an upgrade directly from an Apple Store. Install new memory: start pressing the notched edge of the memory module into the bottom slot keeping the opposite edge raided then press it down until the clips lock.īesides upgrading RAM on “compatible Ram upgrade” Mac Mini models being easy.

Remove old memory: retain clips and out the memory ram of the solt.

Mac Mini 2012 model with accessible RAM slots

Mac mini 2014 upgrade to ssd