Just want to say this, I game in console and record everything through el Gato. I edit on my Mac mini, I order the ram upgrade 3 days ago, I received it today and I upgraded the ram! I just want to point out that It’s SIMPLE, EASY AND FAST! I was scared to do it, but you guys show a very nice tutorial and on your website as well!! 🤙🏽 thank so you much!
Great guide. Just installed 32GB with success. Removing one of the motherboard screws was difficult. And reattaching the antenna wire took longer than it should. But happy with the results.
Thanks for this. I recently purchased the Pro Tech Toolkit, watched your video and had the job done in about 20 minutes. Thanks for the very clear instructions.
At 2:25 I would not recommend pulling the power cable up by the wire cluster, or at least that close to the connector. The tension on the crimp is alreadyh pretty high, and Apple doesn't exactly over-engineer the components for repairability or durability.
Braved it today. The ifixit online guide is the best with user comments. Some of the components are a bit delicate... LED cable, Fan cable. Getting the Antenna wire back in the socket was the biggest challenge BUT ALL GOOD. Saved $$$ going to 64 Gig. Lots of ram now for my Virtual Machine Win 10
Just did this upgrade. I watch 9-1-1 and I felt like I was on the line with a skilled operator. Everything is so tiny (compared to a desktop pc). But I felt like Kelsea was in the room guiding me through every step of the way - both making it seem simple and making it actually simple. I purchased RAM elsewhere but purchased the iFixIt Essential Electronics Toolkit and an anti-static mat with spaces for each of the 17 screws. I took notes as I worked my way through the disassembly process, but also saved the screws in order on my mat: Kelsea’s explanation on the reassembly was first rate (just reversing the disassembly) that I did not need my notes. Great video. Take your time and expect it will take longer than her 5 minutes, but all the info is there and it was a project with total success. Thank you.
i just did this thanks to this video. Its really quite easy and I am not someone who can usually do this stuff. The hardest part for me was getting the antenna cable back on. I did this by lining up the connector and gently pushing on it with the rubber reverse end of a screwdriver. If you have very small hands you might be able to do it with a finger.
I would like to thank you for this excellent video. I don't think I could have upgraded the RAM on this Mac Mini without it. I purchased one of your Pro Tech Tookits and a mat. It went very well thanks to YOU. 😃
I would also recommend against paying Apple to upgrade the SSD. You can get a 2TB SSD and a Thunderbolt SATA-3 drive enclosure for around for around $450 (less if you shop around). That beats the $1200 price point for Apple's 2TB upgrade by over 60%. You also still have the 256 GB storage that comes with the computer.
Haven't found anything on the whole internet about this issue I'm having. So I'm commenting here to see if anyone had a similar issue. I have a 2018 Mac mini. I bought the 64 gb of ram from crucial. Installed the ram and then I turn on the computer. The light comes on, stays for a minute, nothing appears on the monitor, and the last thing the Mac does is that for a brief moment the fan gos full speed. then shuts down. Then the Mac stars again by it self and does the same thing over and over. I went back to the old ram and it worked. So maybe the ram modules are defective, but has anyone experienced something like this? Is the ram defective or is this a known issue?
Quick notes for anyone else following this otherwise great video; the instructions for removing and replacing the wifi shield/antenna plate are in different orientations (so double and triple check which screws you use). Really should have done both with the ports facing the computer surgeon.. Also, neither this video nor the iFixit guide mention that after installing the RAM your Mac Mini might take longer than normal to switch on the first time; I spent a panicked 40 seconds or wondering how I'd managed to brick my machine before it finally chimed, some people have said you may need to press and hold the power button for 10 seconds or so rather than just the normal single press. So if it doesn't come on right away, don't panic; wait, then try a longer press and wait again, and only if neither of those work should you panic!
4:18 I would suggest to screw the bracket a bit and then reconnect the cable -> because the cable sits perfectly in place before you push it down. when you are done, you can finish with the screw.
Its unbelievable that it takes more to take apart the 2018 Mac Mini just replace the ram whereas the mid 2011 Mac Mini, you can easily replace the RAM after opening the plastic bottom. What happened to Apple?!
The cradle for the exhaust fan connecter came off and appears that also one of the pins connected to the logic board ( the one of the far end) . Will this render the fan useless? And any advice on options to fix it???
Hi, I have two Late 2012 Mac Minis but only one of them zaps me when I touch it and at the same time touch another grounded metal-cased equipment (e.g. an amplifier). It's not painful at all but I definitely feel it. Is there an issue with the Mini I should worry about? Thanks.
man, i thought the inside of this mac is 8gb single. its actually dual 4GB+4GB. i just bought single 8GB of ram. is theres a problem if its 12GB ram? haha
I have all the right screwdrivers, including t6 torx security screwdriver. The t6 security screwdriver removed three of the six screws described at the beginning of the video, but then I couldn't remove the remaining three screws. Does the T6 security screw somehow damage the screwdriver?
The latest Mac mini 2018 builds are no longer user upgradeable - you need to take your Mac mini back to your local Apple Store to have them upgrade it for you. They've changed all the screws to stop you accessing the internals. They look like proprietary T3/4 security screws.
maybe a silly question: when taking out the ram they were all faced in the same direction ( we both saw the back plates) when placing back we see the front of the first ram plate. any reason for that?
So here is a thought. Why not just disassemble it and leave it out of the case? Thermals would work better. Bit ugly/messy but it's small enough to be concealed.
I got a 32GB kit from crucial for US$ 93.00 on Amazon for Cyber Monday. Right now it seems to be running for US$ 125.00, still 131% cheaper than doing it directly with Apple. Here's the link for the curious: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H38422/ (Not affiliate)
The 16GB upgrade is worth just doing it through Apple when you buy the Mini. You don't save enough when you factor in the time to do this and shipping costs. Especially for a business, they don't want to be opening up their brand new computer like this; they just want to get to work.
While having the power to upgrade the ram is nice, you are once again FK'D by Apple because you can't upgrade the storage. RIP anyone who bought the 256gb version.
@@GTJay well their kit comes with the tools, but it's also not that great cause it's only a single RAM module. They want you to only replace one, which is bad because mismatched RAM reduces the performance boost. At least OWC sells a 2 module kit. The 16GB upgrade is still better to do from Apple when you buy the Mini.
Yeah unless you haven't noticed apple isn't about people spending time on repairing their products, they're about the consumer not having to do that work.
Why 99% of the videos are made for Apple products!? I hate the brand as it is, selling low cost items at really high prices, it is imo an elitist brand, so i just use my old pc computer that is easy to upgrade, fix, and diagnose, and wont cost an arm and a leg
