#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade how to#
#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade upgrade#
#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade pro#
#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade series#
#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade free#

The new mini has five USB 2.0 ports (up from 4 on earlier Intel minis), two monitor ports, and FireWire 800. The Intel-based Mac mini looks like previous models from the front, but the rear is different. The computer is designed to use 128 MB of RAM for graphics when 1 GB of RAM is installed, 256 MB when configured with 2 GB or more.

#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade upgrade#

There are two memory sockets: in the 1 GB model, one is occupied with a 1 GB module, and in the 2 GB model, both slots are filled, so to upgrade RAM on that model, you have to remove one or both modules. The top-end model does have more RAM, a bigger hard drive, and uses twice as much RAM for graphics. FireWire 400 devices can be used with a FireWire 800-to-400 cable or adapter.īoth standard configurations run at 2.0 GHz, just like the top-end Mac mini they replace, but with a newer, more efficient version of the Core 2 Duo CPU that’s soldered in place (a first for the Mac mini) and thus cannot be upgraded there is a $150 build-to-order option of a 2.26 GHz CPU.įor the first time, there is no Mini with a Combo drive – even the entry-level $599 model has an 8x dual-layer SuperDrive. There are three pleasant surprises on the back of the 2009 Mac mini: five USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire port (FireWire 800, not 400), and two monitor ports – Mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort (both can be used, making this the first Mac mini with dual display support).

#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade pro#

As widely anticipated, the new Mac mini adopts Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics, the same GPU found in the MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro – and it finally gets 802.11n WiFi as well (and 802.11a for good measure). Put the top cover onto the bottom of the Mac mini and press down to reattach the clips.After over a year and a half without a change, Apple finally updated the Mac mini in March 2009. Remember to squeeze the clip on the top right post when putting the antenna in place. Next put the antennas back in place on top of the posts. Place the three springs on top of the antenna posts at the bottom left, top left, and top right of the device. Reattach the ribbon cable to the back of the disc assembly at the top left of the assembly. Remember the slightly longer one goes at the bottom right. Replace the screws you removed from each corner earlier. Once you have installed the new hard drive you can set the disc assembly back in place. Gently reattach the temperature sensor to the new hard drive.įinally replace the four screws that hold the hard drive in place. Next place the new drive into the assembly and slide it onto the sata and power connectors. Remove the anti-static cushions from the old drive and affix them to the new drive in the same location. You can then slide the disk drive forward to unplug it from the sata and power connectors. Gently remove the temperature sensor that is taped and glued onto the drive. Turn the disk assembly upside down and remove the four screws holding the hard drive in place. Set the screws to the side then lift up on the disc assembly to remove it. Please note the bottom right screw is slightly longer then the rest. There is one screw at each corner of the device. Next we will remove the four screws holding the disc drive assembly in place. The connection is located at the top left of the assembly. Gently disconnect the ribbon cable from the back of the disc assembly. Don't forget to remove its spring as well.

To remove the top right antenna you must squeeze clip under it then pull up on the antennae to release it. Remove the spring under it and place it to the side as well. Remove the top left antenna by gently pulling up and setting it to the side.

There is one at the bottom left, top left, and top right of the device. Inside the cover you will see three antennas labeled with orange stickers. Once all the clips have been loosened you can flip over the Mac mini and pull the top cover off.

#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade series#

You will hear a series of pops as the clips that hold the cover in place detach. Insert the putty knife between the upper and lower case and work your way around while prying outward.

#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade free#

Unplug the Mac mini and place it upside down on a static free work surface. To perform these steps you will need a putty knife and a #00 Philips Screwdriver. The mini takes a 2.5' sata drive such as the WD Scorpio Black 320 GB 2.5 Inch SATA II Hard Drive.

#2009 mac mini hard drive upgrade how to#

These are instructions on how to upgrade the hard drive in your 2009 Mac mini.