M1 Mac mini Ram Additions

Does the M1 Mac mini allow users to add memory?

Posted on Jun 11, 2022 10:06 AM

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Posted on Jun 11, 2022 10:21 AM

No. The M1 platform does not allow any RAM, CPU, or GPU upgrades at all. By what you need because there is adding later.

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Jun 11, 2022 10:21 AM in response to LenInSebastopol

No. The M1 platform does not allow any RAM, CPU, or GPU upgrades at all. By what you need because there is adding later.

lkrupp

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Jun 11, 2022 3:44 PM in response to LenInSebastopol

Apple’s thinking is performance, battery life, and bang per watt of power is more important than expandability. And you the user have choices if you don’t agree.

Jun 11, 2022 10:58 AM in response to LenInSebastopol

Thanks. Have to wonder what’s Apple thinking on this. It’s as bad as needing two fingers to turn off my IPad!

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