Guaranteed compatible upgrades for:
Apple Mac mini 2010 (Mid) Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz (Macmini4,1)
System Specifications
Maximum Memory:
- 8GB (Original Apple specs)
- 16GB (using OSX 10.7.5 or later - confirmed by 100's of our customers)
Expansion:
- 2 Sockets
Standard Memory:
- 2GB (Removable)
CPU/Chipset:
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz
Bus Architecture:
- SSD - SATA 2.5-inch 9.5mm
Mfr's System P/N's:
- MC270D/A; MC270F/A; MC270FN/A; MC270H/A; MC270K/A; MC270S/A; MC270SM/A; MC270T/A; MC438D/A; MC438F/A; MC438SM/A; MC438Z/A
Upgrade Path:
- Virtually any configuration up to 16GB can be reached using 2GB, 4GB and 8GB modules and kits.
Comments:
- MacMini4,1 Mid 2010 Model A1347 EMC 2364
- INSTALLATION GUIDES for this Mac Mini
- - RAM upgrade guide
- - HDD/SSD upgrade guide
- - Dual HDD/SSD install guide
- RAM Upgrade
- Originally, both the official and actual maximum RAM was 8 GB. However, if running OS X 10.7.5 or higher, this Mac Mini can be upgraded to a total of 16GB (8GB + 8GB) of RAM. Choose your RAM modules on the left. There are no tools required to install the RAM, just follow this guide.
- HDD->HDD / SSD
- This Mac Mini has a 320GB 2.5-inch factory HDD connected to a 3Gb/s SATA port. To upgrade the existing 2.5-inch HDD to a larger capacity HDD or to a high performance SSD, follow this guide. You’ll need a larger 2.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD, the Logic Board Removal Tool, and the Essential Electronics Toolkit.
- To clone your existing OS/app setup first, purchase a Cloning/Data Transfer Cable or 2.5-inch HDD/SDD enclosure to connect your new SSD to your mac, then use the Super Duper app to perform the clone, then switch the drives. You can keep your old 2.5-inch HDD in the enclosure for external storage.
- HDD + HDD/SSD
- It’s also possible to add in a HDD/SSD by removing and replacing the existing Optical Drive by following this guide . For this, you’ll need the same parts and tools above, plus, you’ll need to add in the Optical Bay SATA HDD/SSD Enclosure.