Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. Apple mac mini a47 desktop june, 2010 customized for. Apple mac mini a47 desktop mc270lla june, 2010 for. Pram parameter ram stores similar information, and the steps for resetting nvram and pram are the same. On my mid2011 mac mini cpu i7, gpu amd radeon hd, 750 gb hd, 8 gb ram i performed without problem the upgrade to windows 10 pro from windows 8. Instead of a single updater file, apple has two updaters to choose from depending on. Testing conducted by apple in october 2018 using preproduction 3.
If the fan doesnt separate from the standoff screw with a moderate amount of force, you can use a t6 torx driver to simply remove this screw. Memory upgrades for 20092010 mac mini unibody models. Mac mini models have different memory ram installation requirements. If your mac has issues related to settings stored in nvram or pram, resetting it might help. Tilt the mini enough to allow the bottom cover to fall away from the outer case. The mac mini was introduced in january 2005, using powerpc g4 processors. Many have lag andor drop outs on bluetooth andor wifi. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. Upgradeability is excellent for ram, just spin off the base cover and snap in the ram. All mac mini part replacement techniques should be close enough for anyone with computer knowledge to follow the guide and complete on any mac mini a47 20102012 family.
The 4th iteration of the mac mini has an aluminum unibody case, which matches most of apples product lineup for 2010. Computer memory solutions 16gb 2x8gb ram memory 4 apple mac mini 2. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Keep your aging mac mini alive with a few clever upgrades.
You can purchase ram from dedicated mac component suppliers, and depending on your mac mini s age, youll need to buy a particular type of sodimm ram that is compatible with your machine. I bought the 16gb kit from you guys but when i installed it my mac thinks there is just one gb stick of ram in there and that the second the higher slot is empty. In this video i demonstrate how to upgrade and install ram in the june 2010 model apple mac mini. I am going to return the ram to amazon and maybe purchase the mushkin 1066mhz one that a previous poster mentioned. Jun 18, 2014 unfortunately, its not quite that clear cut on the mac side of things. Use our highperformance hard wired dc power cable to connect power supply to mac mini. Its also one of last to provide an internal dvd super drive.
Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration customengineered mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. Kept having connection issues especially when im tethering via my iphone, or any bluetooth connected devices within proximity. The new model a47 has several improvements, such as a sleek unibody enclosure, user accessible ram, hdmi output, and sd card slot. Mid2011 mac mini windows 10 bluetooth dr apple community. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a secure enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. The mac mini mid 2010 shipped in single configuration, with a 2. Incidentally, the mac mini with snow leopard server which replaces the optical drive with a second harddrive comes as standard with the 2. Apple mac mini mid 2010 a47 2364 macmini4,1 8gb internal memory ram 320gb hdd macos 10. The mac minis latest release was over 1,000 days ago. Owcs detailed stepbystep installation videos guide you through upgrading your mac, ipod, and iphone. Jun 18, 2010 incidentally, the mac mini with snow leopard server which replaces the optical drive with a second harddrive comes as standard with the 2. The hard drive has been sanitized with fresh install of 10. This has upgraded ram to 8gb, with apple mouse never used. Jul 19, 2010 removing the mac mini wifi antenna plate.
Sold by hideit mounts and ships from amazon fulfillment. There is a wire connecting the antenna to the airportbluetooth board. I will throw in the apple keyboard, it works fine although it is not perfect condition. Has the 2020 model fixed the bluetoothwifi connectivity. The new mac mini features a faster processor up to 2. Apple released a boot camp 5 update that added 64bit driver support for windows 7 and windows 8 on tuesday. Our free diy installation videos make upgrading easy. With the ram remove, you can let the wifi antenna plate away from the case. We also have many of these videos available via itunes so you can watch with an ipod, iphone, or ipad while you work on your mac. Used since purchase for my plex server, only selling as new imac at christmas means i dont need it. Certain 2010 macbook, macbook pro, and mac mini models. Nvram nonvolatile randomaccess memory is a small amount of memory that your mac uses to store certain settings and access them quickly.
Additionally, the apple mac mini has builtin bluetooth and a builtin speaker system for more use around the home or office. Boot camp adds 64bit driver support for windows 7, 8. 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. Aug 19, 2015 on my mid2011 mac mini cpu i7, gpu amd radeon hd, 750 gb hd, 8 gb ram i performed without problem the upgrade to windows 10 pro from windows 8. Although every effort is made to provide the most accurate and. I can verify that 16gb of ram works in a mid 2010 mac mini. Nov 08, 2018 if your mac has issues related to settings stored in nvram or pram, resetting it might help. I have been using a mac mini for my home theater for 3 years now. Ill see i may try the ram out on a 2010 mac mini 2. Jul 21, 2010 in june 2010, apple released a redesigned mac mini. Jun 18, 2010 the mac mini has long been the oddball child of the mac family.
On the underside of the mini is a black circular twistoff cover, which can be easily removed to gain access to the computers internals. The mac mini mid 2010 was replaced in july 2011 by mac mini mid 2011 picture credits. Thats over two years since the incredibly small and lovable machine got some love, and eons in the pc industry when it comes to updates. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple mac mini upgradeable. There is a wire connecting the antenna to the airport bluetooth board.
Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your mac mini. Jul 10, 2019 all mac mini part replacement techniques should be close enough for anyone with computer knowledge to follow the guide and complete on any mac mini a47 2010 2012 family. Instead of a single updater file, apple has two updaters to. I placed it on top of my digital piano to use with garageband and finale with an early 90s clunky compaq crt monitor that i had been using my whole life up until that point. The macbook pro and imac added it a year later in 2012. The mac mini mid 2010 is easily distinguishable from its predecessors. Upgrade your 2009 mac mini to up to 8gb of memory and your 2010 mac mini up to 16gb. Apple does not support the new version of bootcamp for my model and the only problem i found is the failure to install the bluetooth. Feb 02, 2010 mac mini ram upgrade by kailua71 feb 2, 2010 2. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple mac mini mid 2010 2. The mac mini 2010 the most outwardly obvious change to the mac mini is its new enclosure.
Apple released a boot camp 5 update that added 64 bit driver support for windows 7 and windows 8 on tuesday. Optimize your os x according to our os x optimization guide. Mac mini memory ram owc memory for mac mini highest quality ram memory available. The 2010 mini is the first to have an internal power supply, no more power brick, and also the fist to support 16 gb ram. Mac mini mid 2010 airportbluetooth board replacement. Remove any hdds and install one ssd andor msata drive for software and one for library. Upgrade ram to the maximum amount of lowlatency ram your model mac mini can utilize. When apple announced they were upgrading the mac mini 2010 to include a hdmi port, i put my older mini on ebay and sold it for 400. Boot camp adds 64 bit driver support for windows 7, 8 the. Apple mac mini mid2010 a47 2364 macmini4,1 8gb internal memoryram 320gb hdd macos 10. The mac mini has long been the oddball child of the mac family. Mac mini a47 bluetooth and wifi card replacement 2010. You cannot get this type of return on any other computer brand except apple. In june 2010, apple released a redesigned mac mini.
The new model a47 has several improvements, such as a sleek unibody enclosure. The mac mini and macbook air were both updated with bluetooth 4. When i was 14, i bought the first gen g4 mac mini 1. Lift the ear of the fan nearest the ram up off the standoff secured to the outer case.
To minimize the possibility of damage to the computer components due to static discharge, its important to wear an antistatic wrist strap while you work with your computers memory. High performance, rigorously inhouse lab tested to ensure superior quality, compatibility and reliability. The second generation mac mini, introduced in february 2006, carried over the design of the powerpc version, but used intel core processors and other upgraded components, and made wireless connections such as bluetooth and wifi standard. Other world computing announced today through its maxram program the immediate availability of 8gb and 16gb owc memory upgrade kits that enable owners of 2010 mac mini, macbook. I went from the included 2gb to the maximum of 8gb. Aug 07, 2019 learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. Your mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a oneyear limited warranty.
You should add the maximum amount of ram you can to your mac mini, which is 16gb if youre doing it yourself. Used 2010 dodge ram 1500 for sale with photos cargurus. Oct 09, 2010 in this video i demonstrate how to upgrade and install ram in the june 2010 model apple mac mini. The mac pro languished without it until the new black model debuted in december 20. Learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer.
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