Last mac mini core 2 duo1/6/2023 ![]() The latest version of Mac OS that the mini server can run is Lion (10.7) so ahead of this project I used a spare 8 GB USB A flash drive to create an install disk of Lion. I had absolutely no problem with removing the 2 hard drives and popping in the SSD drive. The old RAM popped right out and the new RAM fit in without any issues. I only needed a sturdy, flat tool to "crack" open the computer housing (I used a pocket knife) and a small Phillips screwdriver. To replace the hard drive (and RAM) I followed this very helpful tutorial on YouTube. For the RAM, after purchasing and installing the incorrect type of RAM, I quickly landed on the perfectly compatible RAM from OWC. And while Apple never officially supported more than 4 GB of RAM, I did learn that it is possible to replace the 2 GB sticks with 4 GB sticks for a total of 8 GB of RAM.įor the SSD hard drive I selected the Crucial MX500 2TB. For the upgrade I swapped out the 2 500 GB spinning hard drives (1 TB total) with a single 2 TB SSD. The Mac mini server has a dual 500 GB Serial ATA hard drives and 4 GB of 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM. After configuring a reasonable computer I ultimately decided to scrap getting a new computer and instead upgrade my existing Late-2009 Mac mini "Core 2 Duo" Server. I had been waiting for years for Apple to update the Mac mini so I was beyond delighted when the new minis were announced a couple of weeks ago. ![]()
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