[byuu]

Because you need multiple types of Torx security screwdrivers and have to literally disassemble the thing 100% (including removing the HSF and pulling out multiple tiny ribbon cables) to get the hard drive out; and it completely voids your warranty to do so. And hopefully you made a USB install stick first, since they don't ship with install media anymore.

I'm sure the next iteration of the Mini will go to 32GB/64GB(+$100)/128GB(+$300) M.2 SSD options, all conveniently soldered onto the mainboard as well.

[aphistic]

> And hopefully you made a USB install stick first, since they don't ship with install media anymore.

As if anybody actually does that any more? I just bought a new ThinkPad and it didn't even come with a manual, just a little sheet of paper telling me where to find the PDFs.

[byuu]

The Zotac ZBOX I just bought came with reinstall media for Windows 8.1.

Which was a good thing, because it shipped from the factory in Korean language mode.

[robotresearcher]

I extended the life of an iMac by booting from an external SSD over Thunderbolt. I couldn't face the replacement process at home. Performance is very good.

[feld]

Which Mac Mini model? I've never heard of such a thing.

[byuu]

2014 model. Here's a video showing the procedure:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgEBPlz4QB8

5:10 is particularly comical, by the way :)