 Mac Mini / Replacing Hard Disk |
 Thu 20 Oct 2005, 07:21
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Hi everyone,
would it be possible to replace the hard disk that comes with the mac mini (1.42Ghz, 512Mb ram, 80Gb HD, combodrive) with a new one that is 7.200rpm ? If so, would this cause heat/noise issues ? thanks zakary |
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Sat 22 Oct 2005, 14:37
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http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CA...ade+Putty+Knife
get one of these, start at the back of the mini, either side , and work your way all the way around. when you put it back together, start at the rear to engage the row of metal shield clips. you will need to use more force than you expect. polypropylene is difficult to break  http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/inde...o/mini/med.html look here for more info, just work your way around instead of the sides first , the unit they are working on has likely been opened before and is easier to open than yours might be. You can avoid the difficulty on the second side. NOTE , very important!!!!!! if you break ANYTHING while doing this. YOU HAVE VOIDED YOUR WARRANTY. This upgrade , on it's own, does not void the warranty. But the warranty does not extend to your new HD nor will it cover any damage caused by it's use or installation.. This post has been edited by lancet: Sat 22 Oct 2005, 14:51 -------------------- |
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zakary Mac Mini / Replacing Hard Disk Thu 20 Oct 2005, 07:21
banevt I replaced the hard drive on my iBook with an 80 G... Thu 20 Oct 2005, 08:37 Dustan It's totally possible to change the HD on the ... Thu 20 Oct 2005, 13:01 dwwave My only experience with changing out hardrives was... Fri 21 Oct 2005, 20:56 lancet QUOTE (dwwave @ Oct 21 2005, 14:56)could have... Sat 22 Oct 2005, 15:01 dwwave I never saw it and doubt its existance kind of lik... Sun 23 Oct 2005, 16:46 lepetitmartien A chemical capacitor must have blown. Mon 24 Oct 2005, 01:25
seabass069 I bought a Ministack from www.newertech.com. It i... Mon 24 Oct 2005, 01:39 |
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