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by questioner2400 5448 days ago
The Apple prices on RAM and HDD are ridiculous. Buy the cheapest variant and upgrade using regular priced parts?
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allwein 5448 days ago
I'd agree with this for the RAM, but the HDD on the Mini is incredibly hard to access for upgrading. Check out the teardown from iFixit for the last model.
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maxharris 5444 days ago
Check out the teardown from iFixit for the last model.

I just did, and there are only four steps:

1. Twist the plastic base, and it comes off: no screws.

2. Remove the fan: three screws.

3. Remove the Wi-Fi antenna plate: four T8 Torx screws.

4. Remove the hard drive: two screws.

Are we looking at the same guide? http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Mac-Mini-Mid-2011-Teardown/61...

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