Hi. I just inherited a rather old iMac mini and was wondering how to upgrade it from the current 10.6.8 to Yosemite, if possible. Details of my iMac mini are as follows...
Identifier:macmini3.1
Processor name: intel core 2 duo
Speed: 2GHz
Number of processors: 1
Total number of cores: 2
LZ cache: 3MB
Memory:1GB
Bus Speed: 1.07GHz
Boot rom version: MM31.0081.802
SMC version: 1.35f0
Please help me... I have never used a mac in my life.
Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
That's a late 2009 Mac Mini. Not an iMac. The iMac is the all in one machine.
That machine is capable of running Yosemite if you upgrade the RAM. 1 GB isn't enough to install Yosemite. That machine can accommodate up to 8 GB. I highly recommend you max it out.
That's a late 2009 Mac Mini. Not an iMac. The iMac is the all in one machine.
That machine is capable of running Yosemite if you upgrade the RAM. 1 GB isn't enough to install Yosemite. That machine can accommodate up to 8 GB. I highly recommend you max it out.
Thank you. I am afraid I don't know how to "Max it out"...do I need some sort of external hard-drive?
By max it out, he means that you should buy extra RAM. Then you can have someone in the Apple Store in your nearby mall insert it for you, or you can use this link to learn how to do it yourself.
Mac mini: How to remove or install memory - Apple Support
Hope this helped you out!
-J
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It is not easy to add or replace RAM in your model - it is considered to be advanced skill level; in fact, the link provided includes this:
Removing or installing memory
Important: You should not manually upgrade or replace the memory in these Mac mini models. Instead, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider to install memory for you.
Apple stores usually do not perform memory upgrades; you would need to take it to an authorized service provider. Also, ask them if you can bring your own RAM as it would be considerably less expensive than buying it from Apple. If you can, visit this site:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/mac_mini/intel
Make sure that is the correct RAM for your model.
OK, the tutorial teaches you everything you need to know. Also, it is implied that if you can't do it, don't try.
-J
What tutorial? Are you referring to the link you posted in this thread:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4432
It doesn't "teach everything you need to know". Apparently you missed the salient part in it which I referred to in my post:
Removing or installing memory
You should not manually upgrade or replace the memory in these Mac mini models. Instead, contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Retail Store to install memory for you.
Now, here you can find ACTUAL installation instructions; skill level is advanced and professional installation is recommended:
IMac upgrade
