Since the 20 'Merom'-based Mac mini models came with socketed processors, the 32-bit processor can easily be removed, and replaced with a compatible 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The 20 Mac mini models that come standard with a 32-bit Intel Core Solo processor can be changed to an Intel 64-bit Core 2 Duo processor through a simple upgrade. Mac OS X 10.3.7 Panther and Mac OS X 10.4 Tigerģ2W (Idle), 85W (Max) (1.25 GHz model with 256MB RAM, 40GB drive, and Combo drive)Ģ.0 inches (51 mm) H × 6.5 inches (170 mm) W × 6.5 inches (170 mm) D Optional or Integrated AirPort Extreme 802.11b/g with Bluetooth 2.0+EDR card Optional or Integrated Airport Extreme 802.11b/g This new Wi-Fi card also no longer uses an MMCX-Female connector for the antenna (as the prior models did) but rather a proprietary Apple one.ĪTI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM.ĪTI Radeon 9200 graphics processor with 32 MB or 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. In prior models, the Mac mini included an AirPort Extreme card taped to the mezzanine board and a separate Bluetooth module. In the last revision of the Mac mini G4, the internal mezzanine board was upgraded to accommodate the AirPort Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology onto one chip. The removal of the optical drive in the 2011 models leaves internal space for a second internal hard drive or SSD, which can be ordered as a BTO option from Apple, or as an upgrade kit from 3rd party suppliers. The 2009 model can have its SuperDrive replaced with a second SATA hard drive. Other modifications include hard disk upgrades, overclocking the processor (G4 only), and upgrading the wireless networking (for older models) to 802.11n. While opening the case does not actually void the Mac mini warranty, anything broken while the case is open is not covered. It's also possible to use wires to pull the white plastic bottom case out of the metal top case. The official Apple Service Source manual for Mac mini describes this procedure in detail, including an official Apple part number for a 'modified putty knife'. Some Mac mini owners used a putty knife or a pizza cutter to pry open the cases of older models to gain access to the interior for installation of cheaper third party memory upgrades. Prior versions of the Mac mini were much more difficult to open. The 2010 model Mac mini was redesigned to be opened using a round cover on the bottom of the computer.
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