Apple Mac mini 2009 (Late) Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz (Macmini3,1)

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Crucial 8GB (2x 4GB) CL7 DDR3L-1066 PC3L-8500 1.35V / 1.5V DR x8 204-pin SODIMM RAM Kit for Mac (or PC)

Samsung 4GB (1x 4GB) DDR3L-1066 PC3L-8500 1.35V / 1.5V DR x8 204-pin SODIMM RAM Module

Crucial 4GB (1x 4GB) CL7 DDR3L-1066 PC3L-8500 1.35V / 1.5V DR x8 204-pin SODIMM RAM Module for Mac (or PC)

System Specifications

Maximum Memory:

Expansion:

Standard Memory:

CPU/Chipset:

Bus Architecture:

Mfr's System P/N's:

FB463J/A; MB463LL/A; MB463T/A; MB463X/A; MB464LL/A; MB464T/A; MB464X/A; MC238LL/A; MC239LL/A

Upgrade Path:

Virtually any configuration up to 8GB can be reached using 1GB, 2GB and 4GB modules or Kits.

Comments:

This Mac Mini can be upgraded to a total of 8GB (4GB + 4GB) of RAM. Choose your ram modules on the left. The tools you'll need are a Thin putty knife, and the Essential Electronics Toolkit. Then follow this guide to install the RAM.

This Mac Mini has a 320GB 2.5-inch factory HDD connected to a 3Gb/s SATA port. To upgrade the existing 2.5-inch HDD to a larger capacity HDD or to a high performance SSD, follow this guide. You’ll need a larger 2.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD, a Thin putty knife, and the Essential Electronics Toolkit.

To clone your existing OS/app setup first, purchase a Cloning/Data Transfer Cable or 2.5-inch HDD/SDD enclosure to connect your new SSD to your mac, then use the Super Duper app to perform the clone, then switch the drives. You can keep your old 2.5-inch HDD in the enclosure for external storage.