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<blockquote data-quote="TXCiclista" data-source="post: 400040" data-attributes="member: 31617">Got my wife an Intel 1.66GHz Mac Mini.&nbsp; Obviously, the 512 isn't enough so I have plans to upgrade it myself.&nbsp; After tinkering with the case a bit the other day, I understand how it comes apart but I can tell I'm going to have to block off some time and make sure I do everything I need to in one sitting (like a possible HHD upgrade).&nbsp; I'm having a hard time getting clear info on what the actual hardware components are.&nbsp; Here they are:RAM1 slot or 2?SODIMM or SDRAM?Will modules with attached heat sinks make it too tight a fit?HDD5.25&quot; or 3/5&quot;?Maximum size?Heat-dissipation issues?I assume I can just buy &quot;standard&quot; modules and HHD (i.e. I don't need to look for &quot;Mac compatible&quot;) but if that's not the case, please let me know now <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />(And yes, I know taking the case off can void the warranty.&nbsp; On the other hand, if I understand Apple's pricing scheme, upgrading the memory and RAM straight from Apple will cost almost as much as buying a new Mini since I doubt they'll use my hardware, so the money I save could be put towards a replacement if I blow it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TXCiclista, post: 400040, member: 31617"] Got my wife an Intel 1.66GHz Mac Mini. Obviously, the 512 isn't enough so I have plans to upgrade it myself. After tinkering with the case a bit the other day, I understand how it comes apart but I can tell I'm going to have to block off some time and make sure I do everything I need to in one sitting (like a possible HHD upgrade). I'm having a hard time getting clear info on what the actual hardware components are. Here they are: [U][B]RAM[/B][/U] 1 slot or 2? SODIMM or SDRAM? Will modules with attached heat sinks make it too tight a fit? [U][B]HDD[/B][/U] 5.25" or 3/5"? Maximum size? Heat-dissipation issues? I assume I can just buy "standard" modules and HHD (i.e. I don't need to look for "Mac compatible") but if that's not the case, please let me know now :) (And yes, I know taking the case off can void the warranty. On the other hand, if I understand Apple's pricing scheme, upgrading the memory and RAM straight from Apple will cost almost as much as buying a new Mini since I doubt they'll use my hardware, so the money I save could be put towards a replacement if I blow it ;)) [/QUOTE]

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