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How To: Replace a Hard Drive in a Mac Mini (Core Duo)

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Published on Aug 2, 2011 by

Swapping out the Hard Drive in your Mac Mini is not as hard as you might think. Don't let the lack of physical screws scare you away from your dreams of a much larger hard drive. This video will show you how to replace the hard drive in your Mac Mini.

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  • If this was published in 2011 why is she working that old mini mac? How about a mini mac model from 2011?

  • @djkaneck1 Well, the older models are no longer in warranty, which means there are more people looking to perform their own repairs. Generally we will produce content for out-of-warranty devices before in-warranty devices, as the demand is greater.

  • is it required to dance when you remove the cover?

  • @willkpres Absolutely. :)

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  • So what type of hard drive does it take?

  • @iFixitYourself When I did mine, I did the dance. :P

  • Hey there geek girl your pretty damn sexy. You know how to use that fancy digital scope up on that peg board? Not sure I be putting that expensive scope on peg board hooks seems kind of risky, more like someone non technical marketing director came up with that backdrop for the video. Seriously WTF you got flat wrenches up for...

  • @Waxcam No she is talking just fine, your listening way to slowly. Old people shouldn't be trying to fix modern technology, its a new generation just accept it and hire a professional!

  • Nice Nailpolish :p

  • MJ you are as lovely as you are informative. I just want to know what other things you can upgrade on the 2011 Mac Mini's aside from the RAM and Hard Drive?

  • Thanks MJ,  My used '09 Mini went tango-uniform a couple of weeks ago so I got a Seagate 160G to replace the 60G original. With your help I had it replaced in 45 min. and transferred my files from my back-up external in less than 2 hrs. You're my hero!

  • :* i love this girl :P

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