How to upgrade Mac mini 1TB SSD to 512GB

The 2018 Mac Mini does not have any removable internal storage. The internal SSD is soldered onto the Logic Board. Your only option is to use an external USB3 or Thunderbolt2 SSD. If you use a USB3 SSD, then make sure to get one which supports UASP protocol for the most efficient transfers.

HWTech wrote:

The 2018 Mac Mini does not have any removable internal storage. The internal SSD is soldered onto the Logic Board. Your only option is to use an external USB3 or Thunderbolt2 SSD. If you use a USB3 SSD, then make sure to get one which supports UASP protocol for the most efficient transfers.

FYI, 2018 MacMinis have Thunderbolt3 from this page:

Mac mini (2018) - Technical Specifications

Connections and Expansion

• Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gb/s)
  • Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)

For external SSDs, I'd recommend...

https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-envoy-pro-sx

https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-envoy-pro-fx

woodmeister50 wrote:

FYI, 2018 MacMinis have Thunderbolt3 from this page:

Thanks for the correction.