The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. How much ram of what type do these systems support. One of the problems of the original mac mini 2005, g4 powerpc processor is that it still uses 2. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from your mac mini. In this video i show you how to upgradereplace a hdd or ram in a mac mini g4 please like this video and consider subscribing.
When new roms are out and stuff and things need changing, it should not be too hard to change this disk image, because i have kept the readwrite base system uncompressed. A cpu upgrade, ram maxed will make quite a difference in your mac s performance. I know people are telling me its old and i should upgrade. How to upgrade mac mini 2018 ram and save money video. Within this video we look at how the early 2005 mac mini holds up to the standards of today 2017 through looking at the offerings of the computers hardware to the applications that can be ran. Instructions to upgrade the ram and hard drive in the mac mini g4, and the. Press on the cover to pop up the opposite side, and then remove the cover. The amount of time, in minutes, it took me to move a 2. Mac mini g4 how to disassemble and upgrade ram or hard drive. Jan 11, 2005 every mac mini includes ilife 05, which was introduced today, and is the musthave upgrade to apples awardwinning suite of digital lifestyle applications with major new versions of iphoto, imovie, idvd and garageband. Apple notes that the memory in the mac mini is only to be upgraded by an apple retail store or apple authorized service provider. That is very unfortunate, especially since the mac mini g4 came with drives of 40 to 80 gb capacity, which is not much compared to todays standards 2015.
An apple mac mini memory upgrade includes 2gb, 4gb, 8gb and 16gb dimms for mac. Mac pro 20062012 on rear of machine near graphics card ports. For sake of comparison, i sent the same file over bluetooth on what were, again, two computers sitting directly next to one another. The second generation mac mini, introduced in february 2006, carried over the design of the powerpc version, but used intel core processors and other upgraded components, and made wireless connections such as bluetooth and wifi standard. So grab a putty knife and dont be alarmed if your mac mini starts to snap, crackle and pop like a bowl of rice crispies. Mac mini models have different memory ram installation requirements. Hi, is it possible to use a 2 gb memory module in a 1. The new mac mini is a powerhouse little machine, complete with pro features and the ability to add a 10gb ethernet port and 64gb ram. I still like to boot into os9 to run an application or two, and that is something none of the new macs can do at any price. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a secure enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. Upgrade the memory of your apple power mac g5 up to 16gb for select models. There are several places to obtain good ram, owc, crucial and omni. It makes installing morphos relatively painless if you call overwriting a perfectly good mac os x.
Mac mini powerpc ram replacement ifixit repair guide. Mac mini powerpc upgrades this page covers all the upgrades we sell for mac minis with a powerpc g4 processor, made in 2005 and 2006. Jul 22, 2017 within this video we look at how the early 2005 mac mini holds up to the standards of today 2017 through looking at the offerings of the computers hardware to the applications that can be ran. If you dont need this much, simply grab a 16gb kit made up of a pair of 8gb ram sticks. Its always best to use matching pairs when installing ram for best performance. While it is possible for users to upgrade certain components of the mac mini g4, it is not an easy process. How do you upgrade the ram in the mac mini g4 models. The 4core model doesnt offer a turbo boost mode, but. The smallest, cheapest mac ever could have been faster and even cheaper if steve jobs hadnt insisted it had to be so small.
Mac computer with an intel, powerpc g5, or powerpc g4 867mhz or faster processor. Upgrade the memory of nearly any imac, macbook pro, mac pro, or mac mini. There is no further discussion of the intel based mac minis on this page. Many thanks for giving me the confidence to do this, and the images make it soooo much easier. The howto guide to upgrading the apple g4 powermac, with more muscle. I know this has been discussed probably a few hundred times but i am not finding my answer in the search archives.
This is likely the best disassembly video available for the mac mini g4. Ill explain what type of memory or hard drive it takes, and how to. Unscrew, counterclockwise, the ram panel in the centre until it pops out. If your mini is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading with 1. Upgrading the ram in the 2018 mac mini isnt what i would call simple, but it can be done relatively easily with a little patience and knowhow.
One of the nice things about the g4 minis is they are very power efficient for the period about 12 watts at idle so i treat them as alwayson servers. Mac mini g4 sata hddssd upgrade luttztfz computer blog. Apple mac mini powerpc g4 apple recently updated the mac mini with intel core solo and core duo chips. Expose ribbon tab over ram and pull on it to release ram module. Though really i am very happy with it, i have invested thousands of hours creating documents, websites, databases etc. I know that all mac mini g4 models support a single 184pin pc2700 333 mhz ddr sdram memory module. It was powered by a 400 mhz ppc processor and required at least 64 mb of pc100 sd ram.
Upgrade your apple mac mini up to 16gb of memory and add a 2nd drive for up to 4. The state of the art in powerbook processor upgrades 2007. Power mac g4 memoryten products carry a lifetime exchange or repair warranty against manufacturing defects. My comment is that on my a1103 with airport but without the module above the ram,i didnt even need to remove the hddcd assembly, thus cutting down upgrade time considerably.
Our diy stepbystep installation videos guide you through the process. Newer technology maxpower processor upgrades for the power mac g4 utilize higher speed processors and added cache capacity over the original cpu. It remains apples last properly upgradeable mac mini, and even in 2019 can be a pretty handy little computer with the right bits inside. Samsung ram memory upgrade ddr3 pc3 12800, 1600mhz, 204 pin, sodimm for 2012 apple macbook pros, 2012 imacs, and 20112012 mac minis 16gb kit 2 x 8gb 4. The mac mini was released in january 2005 at mac world, and was then updated, for the first time, in july 2005.
Please notice that i am not talking about a mac mini intel with 2 memory slots. In 2002, apple introduced two new 933 mhz and 800 mhz powerpc g4 processor models. This intel mac mini does look similar to the previous powerpc g4 based mac mini, and the easiest way to tell them apart is to use apple system profiler and check the cpu type. Owc memory upgrades for 2011 mac mini unibody models. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. Everything ive read suggests that installing morphos on a g4 mac mini is the easiest route. Apples first generation mac mini is something which a lot of linux users have been waiting for. I would like to purchase filemaker pro, though i need to have newer. Why the original mac mini shouldnt be considered a road apple, maximum power mac ram, a dual 933 mhz g4 upgrade, and more. This is the sound of the plastic clips and metal rim coming loose. Easily find compatible memory for any apple mac mini from 2007 to late 2018. Flip the mac mini back over and lift the top housing off of the lower housing.
Testing conducted by apple in october 2018 using preproduction 3. Aug 07, 2019 learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. How to upgrade the 2012 mac mini for use in 2020 imore. Guaranteed apple imac memory upgrades upgrade memory. Howto upgrade with muscle your mac g4 powermac desktop. This mac model was touted by apple as a personal supercomputer when it debuted in 1999. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. An inexpensive, readily available powerpc system in a small, quiet and attractive chassis. The mac mini or powermac g4 has one memory slot, which holds a single ddr400 184pin dimm. The mac mini was introduced in january 2005, using powerpc g4 processors. We carry ram upgrades for all apple imac models listed below and guarantee that the recommended memory for your apple imac found here is compatible, quality tested and backed by our lifetime commitment to customer satisfaction. Apple powermac powerpc g4 all in one desktop computers for. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro the mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse.
Boot the mac mini off this cd once you have burned this disk image, and you can setup your drive and install mac os 9. Upgrade your apple power mac g4 dual, mirror, quicksilver, agp or pci with us. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini g4 1. Aug 05, 2017 one of the nice things about the g4 minis is they are very power efficient for the period about 12 watts at idle so i treat them as alwayson servers. The 2012 mac mini held a special place in many hearts thanks to how easy it was to upgrade. Save money by trading in your original memory chips for a cash rebate.
Place imac face down, ensuring the screen is protected from anything that could scratch it. It is preloaded from the factory with two 256mb ddr2667 sodimms. Choose the type of upgrade you are looking for from the tabs below. Lay your mac mini upside down on a soft cloth or towel and then rotate the bottom cover anticlockwise to the unlocked position.
The mac mini form factor is instantly recognisable due to its small size about the size of two cd jewel cases stacked on top of each other. Howto upgrade with muscle your mac g4 powermac desktop, by. To minimize the possibility of damage to the computer components due to static discharge, its important to wear an antistatic wrist strap while you work with your computers memory. I was pleased to note that ram replacement did not require the ram module to be angled forwardbackward as on some main boards, peter garner 05042012 reply. Each of the mac mini g4 models can be upgraded to 1. Im pretty new to the mac so let me apologize in advance if im not that clear on things. Just make sure you get the proper mac compatible ram. If your mini is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading with 1 gb of ram will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. Subscribe to 9to5mac on youtube now for more videos.
Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your mac mini. For some though that need to run the odd older mac app or already have investment in their old g4 tower like lots of ram and larger hard drive or processor upgrade. Apple no longer sells models with the older powerpc g4 processors, but you can still find. From this point on, you should read mac mini as g4 mac mini. Feb 19, 2019 the amount of time, in minutes, it took me to move a 2. From january 11, 2005 to july 26, 2005, the mac mini g4 systems shipped with 256 mb of ram, and from july 26, 2005 until february 28, 2006 when the series was discontinued the mac mini g4 systems shipped standard with 512 mb of ram. This page covers all the upgrades we sell for mac minis with a powerpc g4 processor, made in 2005 and 2006. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple mac mini upgradeable. Products may also be returned in original condition within.