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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 1822809" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>My apologies...I made a mistake & got my Mac-Mini models mixed up. 2012 Mac-Mini's didn't have an optical drive. Most likely you have the "regular" (non-server) 2012 Mac-Mini. But the good news is...you probably can install two internal storage drives (if you wished)...with the necessary install kit.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Installing two drives wouldn't really directly put any extra strain on the Mac-Mini hardware...but two drives might technically generate some additional heat...but this may not be excessive...since the 2012 Mac-Mini Server version had 2 "spinner" HD's installed in it...and it is/was ok. </p><p></p><p>Plus...an SSD + HD combo should generate less heat than 2 spinner HD's...which would be less heat generated than the 2012 Mac-Mini server.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>In case you're interested...ifixit.com actually has a procedure for installing dual drives into a 2012 Mac-Mini. Here's the link:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+Mac+Mini+Late+2012+Dual+Hard+Drive+Kit/11713" target="_blank">Installing Mac Mini Late 2012 Dual Hard Drive Kit - iFixit Repair Guide</a></p><p></p><p>Also remember...you need a special install kit to install the 2nd drive. Here's the kit sold by <a href="https://www.ifixit.com" target="_blank">www.ifixit.com...but</a> other places like OWC (<a href="https://www.macsales.com" target="_blank">www.macsales.com)...probably</a> also sell it:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/Mac-mini-Dual-Drive-Kit/IF171-005?o=3" target="_blank">Mac mini Dual Drive Kit - iFixit</a></p><p></p><p>HTH,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p><p></p><p>p.s. Some of what I posted above probably duplicated some of the excellent info member rachalmers already posted.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 1822809, member: 56379"] My apologies...I made a mistake & got my Mac-Mini models mixed up. 2012 Mac-Mini's didn't have an optical drive. Most likely you have the "regular" (non-server) 2012 Mac-Mini. But the good news is...you probably can install two internal storage drives (if you wished)...with the necessary install kit. Installing two drives wouldn't really directly put any extra strain on the Mac-Mini hardware...but two drives might technically generate some additional heat...but this may not be excessive...since the 2012 Mac-Mini Server version had 2 "spinner" HD's installed in it...and it is/was ok. Plus...an SSD + HD combo should generate less heat than 2 spinner HD's...which would be less heat generated than the 2012 Mac-Mini server.:) In case you're interested...ifixit.com actually has a procedure for installing dual drives into a 2012 Mac-Mini. Here's the link: [URL='https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing+Mac+Mini+Late+2012+Dual+Hard+Drive+Kit/11713']Installing Mac Mini Late 2012 Dual Hard Drive Kit - iFixit Repair Guide[/URL] Also remember...you need a special install kit to install the 2nd drive. Here's the kit sold by [URL='https://www.ifixit.com']www.ifixit.com...but[/URL] other places like OWC ([URL='https://www.macsales.com']www.macsales.com)...probably[/URL] also sell it: [URL='https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/Mac-mini-Dual-Drive-Kit/IF171-005?o=3']Mac mini Dual Drive Kit - iFixit[/URL] HTH, - Nick p.s. Some of what I posted above probably duplicated some of the excellent info member rachalmers already posted.:) [/QUOTE]
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