Prerequisites

Take a sharp putty knife, a small philips screwdriver and the needed RAM.

Unlike PPC models, Intel Mac Mini use SO-DIMM RAM modules: 2 x 200 pin di PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM.

Put the Mini bottom up

The sharp putty knife

Start with the front border.

The knife should enter the border about 2cm (.5-1")

The sharp putty knife

Act on the knife as a lever, pull up the inner border of the Mini.

The sharp putty knife

The front border should rise up.

The sharp putty knife

Repeat the operation on the right side of the Mini.

The sharp putty knife

Pull up the right border, same action.

The sharp putty knife

Continue with the left border.

Remove the cover

We can put away the sharp putty knife, and open the Mini cover by using your hands.

Remove the black connector

On the front side we can see the only connector we’re asked to unplug, it’s a black one.

Remove the black connector

Unplug the connector very carefully.

Remove the 4 screws

Unlike previous model this Mini has 4 screws locking the upper portion of the computer.

The 4 screws location in highlighted in yellow in the picture.

Remove the black connector

The back-right screw access isn’t very comfortable, because of a floating switch.

We can free the floating switch by pressing gently on its two plastic hooks.

Remove the black connector

Once the switch has been freed it’s easy to access the screw.

Open the Mini interior

Be aware of the wire of the floating switch, and lift out the upper portion of the Mini (as if it’s on a hinge, on the left side).

Replace RAM modules

SO-DIMM modules are now accessible.
Replace the RAM, and mount back the Mini paying attention to screws placement.. and don’t forget the first connector!

© and credits

Original article and materials realized for faqintosh.com - Credits:

⌘ Marco Balestra (operator, author)

⌘ Claudio Bielli (pictures)