Where to mod Mac Mini in SG?

[Leaper_SG]

Hi Guys,

Intending to purchase Mac Mini(Late 2012) soon.

Can please advice where can i go to upgrade the RAM and HDD to SSD?

SSD - Reusing from old laptop(Samsung 840 x2)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8GB x2 (1600Mhz) from existing laptop

Or is it worth it to get the OWC mod kit and diy myself?

Thanks.

 

[Op_Valkyrie]

Hi Guys,

Intending to purchase Mac Mini(Late 2012) soon.

Can please advice where can i go to upgrade the RAM and HDD to SSD?

SSD - Reusing from old laptop(Samsung 840 x2)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8GB x2 (1600Mhz) from existing laptop

Or is it worth it to get the OWC mod kit and diy myself?

Thanks.

if u can... hold ur horse... i think there will be a new revision of mac mini coming out within these 3 mths. Never know maybe they got better cheaper hardware - with Haswell chip this time.

 

[negativzero]

Hi Guys,

Intending to purchase Mac Mini(Late 2012) soon.

Can please advice where can i go to upgrade the RAM and HDD to SSD?

SSD - Reusing from old laptop(Samsung 840 x2)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance 8GB x2 (1600Mhz) from existing laptop

Or is it worth it to get the OWC mod kit and diy myself?

Thanks.

You can DIY. Its pretty easy to do

 

[Leaper_SG]

if u can... hold ur horse... i think there will be a new revision of mac mini coming out within these 3 mths. Never know maybe they got better cheaper hardware - with Haswell chip this time.

I thought apple is not going to release mac mini anymore, hopefully new mac mini will have a dedicated GPU.

You can DIY. Its pretty easy to do

Just a little scared with delicate parts even thou i diy normal average PCs, and need to buy the OWC toolkit (USD$35+/-) to do the upgrades right?

 

[Op_Valkyrie]

I thought apple is not going to release mac mini anymore, hopefully new mac mini will have a dedicated GPU.

I think its still ongoing - still see people in forums talking about what to expect for 13/14 mac mini till this date.... so think its still going out, esp with a new Haswell cpu now.

 

[negativzero]

Just a little scared with delicate parts even thou i diy normal average PCs, and need to buy the OWC toolkit (USD$35+/-) to do the upgrades right?

Don't need the vastly overprices OWC toolkit. Just look up the tutorials on iFixit.com. Mac Mini can be taken apart with everyday tools.

 

[xllms]

You can DIY. Its pretty easy to do

despite this, does anyone in here or anyone knows where the mod can be done? my eyes and fingers are failing me, would appreciate someone can shed some light on this matter.

thank you.

xllms

 

[NineNineNine]

Or is it worth it to get the OWC mod kit and diy myself?

Thanks.

Are you referring to the OWC data doubler kit (for installing second drive) or OWC tools for modding? Because I think the responses above are referring to the tools you could use.

 

[negativzero]

despite this, does anyone in here or anyone knows where the mod can be done? my eyes and fingers are failing me, would appreciate someone can shed some light on this matter.

thank you.

xllms

Try simplymac.sg

 

[R4YM0ND]

Crazy price for a DIY-able task. I'll do it for free for you

 

[xllms]

Try simplymac.sg

thanks .....

 

[Leaper_SG]

Does the default Mac mini comes with 2x Sata port or have to order the Server version to get 2x sata port?

Intending to put 2x SSD inside. For windows, i usually keep my apps/os on first disk, data on 2nd disk. Any issues, will re-image back using my ghost original image to the primary disk.

Can follow the same for mac?

 

[carfan]

Does the default Mac mini comes with 2x Sata port or have to order the Server version to get 2x sata port?

Intending to put 2x SSD inside. For windows, i usually keep my apps/os on first disk, data on 2nd disk. Any issues, will re-image back using my ghost original image to the primary disk.

Can follow the same for mac?

You need at least the Mac Mini Server Bottom Hard Drive Flex Cable - 922-9560 076-1412

If you have been doing DIY, should not be tough for you.
I have done it a couple of times. So far so good.

 

[linhtrung]

Hi

Do u know how much for ungrading to 8 GB/16 GB ram for macmini ?
Thanks

 

[themarxx]

just the cost of the RAM and the DIY is very easy. Don't even need a screw driver.

I've linked a 3min video detailing how you swap the new RAM in.