OWC MaxRAM Memory Upgrades for 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13 “, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13 ” computers : 13″ MacBook Pro 2.4GHz (Mid 2010) – Model ID: MacBookPro7,1.13″ MacBook (Mid 2010) – Model ID: MacBoook7,1.Mac mini (Mid 2010)/Mac mini Server (Mid 2010) – Model ID: Macmini4,1.This capability enabled OWC engineers to test confirm 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13″, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13″ computers are MaxRAM Certified for the following hardware and software conditions: Like all OWC Memory Upgrade Kits, a ‘how-to’ install video and OWC Lifetime warranty are included for each Mac model.īy maintaining its own on-site lab with the industry’s most extensive collection of Apple Macintosh computers, second only to Apple itself, OWC is uniquely positioned to perform ongoing testing and development of memory upgrade kits for Macs made over the past 25 years. For this, you’ll need the same parts and tools above, plus, you’ll need to add in the Optical Bay SATA HDD/SSD Enclosure.Other World Computing announced today through its MaxRAM program the immediate availability of 8GB and 16GB OWC Memory Upgrade Kits that enable owners of 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13″, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13″ computers to add up to 16GB of RAM - up to double the previous listed maximum capacity of 8GB. It’s also possible to add in a HDD/SSD by removing and replacing the existing Optical Drive by following this guide.You can keep your old 2.5-inch HDD in the enclosure for external storage. 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’ll need a larger 2.5-inch HDD or 2.5-inch SSD, the Logic Board Removal Tool, and the Essential Electronics Toolkit. To upgrade the existing 2.5-inch HDD to a larger capacity HDD or to a high performance SSD, follow this guide.

This Mac Mini has a 320GB 2.5-inch factory HDD connected to a 3Gb/s SATA port.

There are no tools required to install the RAM, just follow this guide. However, if running OS X 10.7.5 or higher, this Mac Mini can be upgraded to a total of 16GB (8GB + 8GB) of RAM.

Originally, both the official and actual maximum RAM was 8 GB.

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