Can the hard drive in the new mac mini be upgraded? Are they standard 2.5" notebook form factor? I would like to install an Intel SSD.
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New Mac Mini - Can the hard drive be upgraded?
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It's 2.5" SATA HD but currently, we have no idea where the HD is located inside the Mini thus it can be very hard to get access for it. Wait for teardown before buying
Or what screws it might have. If Apple uses those 5-point Torx security screws, you might be at a loss.
It's not user replaceable... You need to take out: memory, fan , cowling, antenna cover, and the logic board(needs a special tool) to get to the hard drive.
i just cheked it in the apple service manual.
i just cheked it in the apple service manual.
So, is it harder than the current Mac Mini to get too? It's pretty easy to get inside the current model.
It's not user replaceable... You need to take out: memory, fan , cowling, antenna cover, and the logic board(needs a special tool) to get to the hard drive.
i just cheked it in the apple service manual.
Wow, seriously? So they made the RAM easier to get to, but the Hard Drive EXTRA-hard? Lame. Especially since there's still no SSD options for the Mini.
How hard the HDD is go get at, and whether the ODD is 9.5mm or 12.7mm is what I need to know!
It's not user replaceable... You need to take out: memory, fan , cowling, antenna cover, and the logic board(needs a special tool) to get to the hard drive.
i just cheked it in the apple service manual.
Do you have a new Mini? At least US site doesn't have the new manual yet so please post a link if you can
From the service manual look, It's very hard to get... I hope the hd's don't fail that much so I don't have to service them haha
I just had a look at the guide (I cannot disclose where I get it or post it, sorry). The hard drive will be a messy upgrade, I wouldn't advice anyone to do it themselves. The whole logic board has to be removed, which is never a good sign.
You _will_ void your warranty when replacing the hard drive in the new Mini, for sure.
You _will_ void your warranty when replacing the hard drive in the new Mini, for sure.
Yeah VERY hard to get...
http://www.amazon.com/SMALL-SCREWDRIVER-SECURITY-TAMPER-PROOF/dp/B000FIXXBA
Could it really be that hard?
I just changed the speakers in my Penryn 15" MBP, and that involved taking out everything, including the logic board. I put it all back, and it seems to work fine, including the microphone which didn't work before. Admittedly, this involved a lot of work (about 1 1/2 hours), but it was better than paying Apple the extra $150 they wanted. I think that if you have a good manual (which is absolutely indispensable) giving the step-by-step procedure, it probably wouldn't be that hard to replace the hard drive in the new Mini.
I just changed the speakers in my Penryn 15" MBP, and that involved taking out everything, including the logic board. I put it all back, and it seems to work fine, including the microphone which didn't work before. Admittedly, this involved a lot of work (about 1 1/2 hours), but it was better than paying Apple the extra $150 they wanted. I think that if you have a good manual (which is absolutely indispensable) giving the step-by-step procedure, it probably wouldn't be that hard to replace the hard drive in the new Mini.
Those are 6-point Torx bits. There are 5-point Torx bits in existence. People have tried to order the 5-point security bits and have been told that, since they were not an authorized Apple repair shop, you can't buy them.
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Bummer. It only takes me about 20 minutes to change the RAM and hard drive in the previous design.
