iFixit Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement Operating instructions

Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

Brand: iFixit

Model: Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

Type: Operating instructions

Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

Upgrade the RAM for faster overall performance.

Written By: Andrew Optimus Goldheart

Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

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This document was generated on 2022-03-05 04:30:08 PM (MST).

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INTRODUCTION

Removing the RAM is an easy task that requires no tools.

PARTS:

Mac mini Late 2012 Memory Maxxer RAM Upgrade Kit (1)

PC3L-12800 2 GB RAM Chip (1)

PC3L-12800 4 GB RAM Chip (1)

PC3L-12800 8 GB RAM Chip (1)

Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

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Step 1 — Bottom Cover

Place your thumbs in the depressions cut into the bottom cover.

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Rotate the bottom cover counter-clockwise until the white dot painted on the bottom cover is

aligned with the ring inscribed on the outer case.

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You do not need to apply much downward pressure while turning.

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Step 2

Tilt the mini enough to allow the

bottom cover to fall away from the

outer case.

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Remove the bottom cover and set it

aside.

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Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Step 3 — RAM

Release the tabs on each side of the RAM chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the

chip.

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These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to "pop" up.

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After the RAM chip has popped up, pull it straight out of its socket.

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Repeat this process if a second RAM chip is installed.

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Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

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iFixit Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement Operating instructions

Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

Brand: iFixit

Model: Mac mini Late 2012 RAM Replacement

Type: Operating instructions

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