Apr 29, 2017 Here is my experience adding a second drive (Samsung SSD 850 EVO 500GB) to my Mac Mini Late 2012. I would say two things: DON'T DO IT UNLESS YOU ARE VERY EXPERIENCED. I have changed out several components such as RAM, HDDs, etc., over the years in various older MacBooks/Powerbooks and desktops but this is CHALLENGING.
Mac mini Models Storage info for each Mac mini — details on speed, dimensions, and hard drive and SSD interface specifics — is listed below along with common identifiers suitable to identify a Mac mini in order to determine which hard drives and SSDs are compatible. If you are not sure which Mac mini you have, and the Model Identifier and EMC Number below are not sufficient for identification, you also may look it up with other identifiers - including its Serial Number - with EveryMac.com's feature and the. If you need more help, refer to. If you find this page useful, please it. Click the triangle to the left of a system to open 'Quick Specs' - the two most relevant identifiers for storage, standard hard drive and/or SSD details, storage dimensions and connector type(s), and links to buy compatible storage from site sponsors - and click on the name or image for complete specifications.
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