Early 2009 Mac Mini SSD Upgrade: Add'tl Parts Needed?

Chupa Chupa

macrumors G5

Original poster

• Jun 25, 2012

• #1

I want replace the HDD with a Samsung 830 64GB SSD in my Early '09 Mini. Is it a simple drive swap or do I need a 3rd party cable and/or bracket?

 

Intell

macrumors P6

• Jun 25, 2012

• #2

Simple drive swap.

 

Chupa Chupa

macrumors G5

Original poster

• Jun 25, 2012

• #3

Cool. I love it when it's simple -- or as simple as it gets on a mini. Thanks.

 

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mdgm

macrumors 68000

• Jun 26, 2012

• #4

If you wanted to keep the HDD in the Mini and to replace the optical drive with a SSD then you'd need a 3rd party bracket.

I'd suggest you take a look at ifixit.com. There are some good free guides there for upgrading the Mini.