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I know that ram and storage now come soldered into the macbooks, but I saw several places saying that you can upgrade the ram in the 2020 mac mini. I'm just wondering if this is true, if it will void the warranty, and how easy it is to do. Thanks.
It is actually a 2018 model Mac Mini.
Yes you can, but it needs to be completely dissembled which could void your warrant if something goes wrong.
With that in mind and if you are not comfortable upgrading the Mac Mini yourself. Then I would recommend either looking for an AASP that can upgrade it for you or returning it and special ordering one with more RAM.
It is actually a 2018 model Mac Mini.
Yes you can, but it needs to be completely dissembled which could void your warrant if something goes wrong.
With that in mind and if you are not comfortable upgrading the Mac Mini yourself. Then I would recommend either looking for an AASP that can upgrade it for you or returning it and special ordering one with more RAM.
Thanks. I have not yet bough a computer, but was considering it. I saw parts claiming to be compatible, and several reputable sites recommended these parts (as well as good review on amazon). Upgrading on Apple from 8gb to 32gb would cost around $600, while buying the upgrade would cost $124. I just wanted to make sure that I don't buy the mac mini and find the ram soldered on.
You mentioned that it is actually a 2018 model. The mac mini is marked as "new", is this because that tag stays there a while after being upgraded?
Also, I found this part for $20 less, as well as good reviews on amazon. Is this better than, equivalent to, or worse than the OWC link you sent?
Its a 2018 model because the hardware specs have not changed since that particular configuration was released in 2018. The only change for 2020 is an extra storage capacity option which did not warrant an updated model year.
It is a brand new computer, manufactured this year, but the model is still 2018.
Mac's are very picky with RAM spec's and Crucial also sells similar RAM modules for PC's. You should go to Crucial.com and lookup the RAM kits for a 2018 Mac Mini and then compare that part # to the Crucial RAM kit at Amazon.
Generally, if any RAM does not "specifically" say "Mac RAM",
not just "Mac Compatible", you are rolling the dice in terms
of reliable performance. Most "bargain basement" PC
RAM that have "Mac Compatible" printed on their package,
usually aren't, Made that mistake once and will never do it
again as it resulted in unexplained, random malfunctions
and once replaced with OWC RAM, it all went away.
FWIW, you are paying a premium price for a premium computer,
so why put cheap components in it. It is like getting a high performance
sports car and putting K-mart El Cheap brand tires on it.
Can I upgrade the RAM in the newest model of mac mini?
