Upgrade or install retentivity in your Mac mini

Learn how to remove or install memory into your Mac mini computer.

Before you lot begin

To minimize the possibility of damage to the figurer components due to static discharge, it'southward important to wear an antistatic wrist strap while you piece of work with your computer's retention.

Choose your model

Mac mini models have different memory (RAM) installation requirements. Choose your Mac mini model for more than data. If you need help determining which Mac mini you lot take, notice out how to place Mac mini models.

2020

Mac mini (M1, 2020) has memory that is integrated into the AppleM1chip and can't be upgraded. Yous tin configure the memory in your Mac mini when yous purchase it.

2018

2014

Mac mini (Late 2014) has memory that is integrated into the main logic board and can't be upgraded.

2012, 2011, 2010

Remove the bottom cover

  1. Turn off your Mac mini. From the Apple menu (), choose Shut Down.
  2. Disconnect the power string and all other cables from your Mac mini.
  3. Lay your Mac mini upside down on a soft textile or towel, and then rotate the bottom cover counterclockwise to the unlocked position.

    Two hands rotating the bottom cover of Mac mini

  4. Press on the comprehend to pop up the opposite side, and then remove the cover.

    1 hand pressing the top side of the bottom cover to open it

Remove the original memory modules

  1. Gently spread the clips at the ends of the superlative memory module just enough to permit the free edge popular upwardly.

    Two hands spreading the retainer clips to loosen a memory module

  2. Pull the module out of the slot.

    Memory module tilted upwards to be removed from the Mac mini

  3. Echo to remove the second, lesser module.

Install the new retentivity

Replace the bottom cover

Don't connect the power cord or plow on your Mac mini until you replace the bottom cover. Never operate your Mac mini without the comprehend in place.

  1. Replace the lesser encompass using the alignment dots to identify it in the unlocked position.
    Underside of Mac mini showing bottom cover in unlocked position
  2. Rotate the encompass clockwise to lock it in place.
    Underside of Mac mini showing bottom cover in locked position
  3. Reconnect the ability cord and any other cables yous disconnected.

After you install the retentivity, ostend that your Mac mini sees the new memory.

2009 and earlier

Confirm that your Mac sees the new retentiveness

To bank check that the calculator recognizes the new retention:

  1. Start up your computer.
  2. When you see your desktop, choose Apple menu , then choose Almost This Mac.
  3. Confirm that the memory listed matches the retentivity you installed.

If the reported memory size isn't correct or if your Mac mini repeatedly plays three tones, it may be having trouble recognizing a retention module. If this happens, shut down your Mac mini, verify the module specifications against the requirements for your Mac mini model, and then echo the memory installation instructions to make sure that the modules are installed correctly. If y'all yet take issues, remove the retention and consult the support information that came with the memory, or contact the vendor who provided the memory.

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