#NEW MAC MINI RAM UPGRADE 2018 INSTALL#
#NEW MAC MINI RAM UPGRADE 2018 FULL#
#NEW MAC MINI RAM UPGRADE 2018 PRO#

Be sure to watch the full video above, because it explains the process in a way that’s much better than static pictures.

#NEW MAC MINI RAM UPGRADE 2018 INSTALL#

Upgrading RAM in the 2018 Mac mini isn’t what I would call super-easy, but it’s definitely not difficult, and it is doable if you have the right tools, exercise patience, and are careful.Īfter just doing the process once, I’m confident I could install memory in a 2018 Mac mini in less than 20 minutes. Step 16: Perform the steps in reverse order to put the Mac mini back together! Watch our video above for a full walkthrough. Step 15: Install the two new SO-DIMM RAM modules - ensuring the the notch is positioned correctly - and making sure they are firmly seated into place. You may also have to remove the two rubber inserts on each side of the RAM modules. Step 14: Remove the RAM by spreading the tension clips away from the memory modules. Slide off the shield to reveal the SO-DIMM slots containing the RAM. Step 13: Remove the four 2.8 mm screws securing the RAM shield using a T5 Torx screw driver. The Logic board assembly should slide completely out of the Mac mini housing. Step 12: Unclip and slide out the logic board assembly by gently applying pressure to the ears (where the screw holes are) of the exhaust vent. Step 11: Remove the two 7.5 mm screws securing the logic board in place with a T10 Torx screwdriver. If you’re a little more patient and a little more skilled, you could probably do it the way iFixit recommends in their picture guide. That’s definitely not the ideal way of removing the cable, but it worked for me. I wasn’t good enough to do this, so I settled on removing each pin from the connector instead. iFixit recommends pulling straight up on the connector with tweezers. Step 10: Disconnect LED indicator connector from the logic board. Step 9: Disconnect the power supply cable. Step 8: Once the screws are removed, gently lift the fan and detach its connector from its socket on the logic board. Start by removing the four screws that secure the fan to the logic board and exhaust vent. Step 7: You’ll next need to remove the fan. Step 6: Once the antenna screw is removed, gently lift the connector off its socket on the logic board. Instead, gently lift the plate to avoid putting stress on the antenna wire and locate the screw securing down the antenna to the logic board. Step 5: Do not fully lift off the antenna plate, because the antenna is still fastened to this plate. When refastening the antenna plate, make sure you use the right screws in the right places. Once the screws are removed, be sure to put them in a place where they won’t be lost. Three of the screws are 4.1 mm screws and three of them are 1.8 mm screws. Step 4: Remove the six Torx security screws that secure the antenna plate. Step 3: With the bottom cover facing up, use an opening tool, such as the one provided in iFixit’s excellent Pro Tech Toolkit, and gently pry off and remove the back cover. Step 2: Place a soft towel on a flat surface where you can rest your Mac mini face down without scratching the Apple logo or space gray anodized aluminum surface. Step 1: Power down your Mac mini and remove all cables and accessories Note: It is recommended that you use an anti-static strap throughout this tutorial. I used iFixit’s excellent Mac mini tear down and RAM replacement guides to help me out during this video walkthrough, and I highly recommend supporting their work. Although it isn’t a requirement to use iFixit’s tools, I think it’s worth it for anyone who likes to tinker with electronics, as it will no doubt come in handy in the future.

#NEW MAC MINI RAM UPGRADE 2018 PRO#

You can buy each of the aforementioned tools individually, but all of these tools are provided in iFixit’s Pro Tech Toolkit. Note: For the record, Apple recommends that all 2018 Mac mini RAM upgrades be performed by an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. RAM for the 2018 Mac mini should meet the following requirements: The good news is that you can use this tutorial to do whatever RAM upgrade you wish to do on your Mac mini. Apple charges $600 for a 32GB Mac mini upgrade, but I ordered 32GB of Crucial RAM from Amazon for less than half of what Apple charges.Įventually, 64GB of RAM will increase in availability and come down in price. The sweet spot appears to be two 16GB modules, which will give you 32GB of RAM in the 2018 Mac mini. Unfortunately, two 32GB memory modules are still fairly rare, and quite expensive. The base Mac mini comes with two 4GB memory modules for a total of 8GB of RAM. This means that you’ll want to upgrade using one of the following configurations: The 2018 Mac mini can accommodate up to 64GB of RAM, and features two SO-DIMM slots.

New mac mini ram upgrade 2018