[allwein]

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.

[maxharris]

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...