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Is RAM upgradeable in the Mac Mini?

F-Train said:
I appreciate your view, but I want to point out the other side. ESD screwdrivers cost $2-$3 more than non-ESD. For all the discussion here about warranty, one thing is clear. If you zap your Mac mini, the warranty won't be covering it.

I own a standard Torx T9, but I've ordered an ESD T9 for this project.
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Agree. I think the point is that if you already have non-ESD screwdrivers, there is no sense in re-ordering them. I would recommend to anyone with or without ESD screwdrivers to get an ESD wristband. I have seen all kinds of hardware in my lifetime get screwed up from ESD. I dont know the exact numbers but ESD can happen at levels below what you can feel. So there are a lot of people out there who don't take proper precautions, mess things up and still dont know that it was the ESD that did it. Wristbands and other ESD gear is cheap. Get some and hang on to it. It you are a tech enthusiast and/or DIYer, they will earn their keep. I promise you.

Just got my Mac Mini. Time to rip this sucker open with forensic style grace and poise. Wish me luck!
 
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F-Train said:
Interesting. Dombera used a T6 and a T9. However, these might well adequately fit the screws on which you used a T5 and a T10.
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I did originally grab a T9 and it did fit, but a 10 fit better so that's what I elected for. The only security screws are the 6 on the exterior, the rest are standard. I'll do a write up shortly
 
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D.T. said:
Torx can allow for a little "fudge factor", if the tolerances (fasteners or tools) are a little off and the fasteners aren't super tight.
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My thought exactly. I have interchangeable faceplates on a Sony RX0 camera (sort of like a GoPro) on which I can use a T4 or a T3, and never have quite figured out which is "correct".
 
That was quick

Looks totally doable. Easier than the hard drive replacement I had to do on the inlaws iMac years back.
 
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@Dr. Stealth So no way to fiddle the RAM (and cage/cover) out with the logic board in place, right? It doesn't seem like it, but the actual space/clearance isn't totally clear from the photos.

I mean, by the time you've removed the bottom plate, antenna/cover, fans, etc., it's not much more to go ahead and slide the board out, but was just curious :)

Oh, did see the really clear photo with the fasteners on the cage, those would be tricky, I'm gonna say that's a big no (but no biggie :D)
 
F-Train said:
I'm trying to order some screwdrivers :)

Which ones did you use? Also, how did you get the backplate off?

Ignore if you're going to do a write-up, or are engaged at the moment with a glass of celebratory champagne.
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A spudger or even Credit card should do.
 
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dombera said:
Some pics (sorry for the quality), highlighted areas wher you need to be careful.
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[doublepost=1541599262][/doublepost]I will be testing it more (i5 noisem etc) but cannot spend more time on this right now, sorry folks. Hopefully you've found it useful ;)
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dombera, on Your voyage to boldly go, where no one has gone before, have You spotted the SSD?
 
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