Guaranteed compatible upgrades for:
Apple Mac mini 2012 (Late) Core i7 2.6 GHz (Macmini6,2)
System Specifications
Maximum Memory:
- 16GB
Expansion:
- 2 Sockets
Standard Memory:
- 4GB (Removable)
CPU/Chipset:
- Intel Core i7 2.6 GHz
Bus Architecture:
- Flash - SDXC, SSD - SATA 2.5-inch 9.5mm
Upgrade Path:
- Virtually any configuration up to 16GB can be reached using 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB modules.
Comments:
- MacMini6,2 Late 2012 Model A1347 EMC 2570
- INSTALLATION GUIDES for this Mac Mini
- - RAM upgrade guide
- - HDD/SSD upgrade guide
- - Dual HDD/SSD install guide
- RAM Upgrade
- This Mac Mini can be upgraded to a total of 16GB (8GB + 8GB) of RAM if running OS X 10.7.5 and the latest EFI. Choose your RAM modules on the left. Choose your RAM modules on the left. There are no tools required to install the RAM, just follow this guide.
- HDD->HDD / SSD
- By default, this model is configured with a 1TB 2.5-inch hard drive connected to 6.0Gb/s SATA port.. To upgrade the existing 2.5-inch drive(s) 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, the Logic Board Removal Tool, 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.
- HDD + HDD/SSD
- It’s also possible to add in a HDD/SSD for a total of two internal storage drives. Follow this guide for details. Adding a second drive requires this Dual Drive Kit, which contains the necessary additional SATA cable and all tools. And of course, you’ll need a 2.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD.