What utter nonsense. Summary: - You need to have skills to solder. But who is considering soldering? - Speculates that the modules might affect thermal management. What? - Speculates that Apple block replacement modules. Yes but no evidence that there is any difference and the new modules are paired to the machine - buy an external hard drive. How many ways does this miss the point!!!
Let me break this down: Upgrading the storage module in the Mac Mini M4 is nearly impossible without physically desoldering and swapping the NAND chips, as no third-party modules are currently available. While Polysofts may offer a compatible module in the future, it wouldn’t function like a traditional SSD with DRAM or a standalone SSD controller, as these components are integrated directly into Apple’s SoC (System on Chip). Apple’s storage system dynamically manages power and cooling based on usage, operating the fan as needed. Replacing the NAND chip could disrupt this balance, potentially leading to thermal issues. Furthermore, using non-genuine components increases the risk of Apple restricting functionality or causing performance inconsistencies, as seen with the Mac Studio. Ultimately, proceed at your own risk. For most Mac users, using an external SSD with Thunderbolt is a far safer and more practical solution than risking damage to the machine. Reference: www.engadget.com/mac-studio-ssd-software-lock-211410274.html Testing Swaping SSD Test: th-cam.com/video/xEwS_VGD2yY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=LukeMiani
" Speculates that the modules might affect thermal management. What?" -- yea idk where that came from. ive been macking 30years + and never some across a fan control issue with a drive swap. apple poorly designs colling so some mod might be needed anyway. turn it on side or upside down. add an elevation platform with fans underneath but yea idk about a system controller conflict
To upgrade the storage, it involves de-soldering the NAND chips and replacing them. Currently there aren’t any pre-made modules available, although as Tommy states, Polysoft is in the process of trying to release them. You need to know what you are doing to start changing chips. As for the compatibility issue, I got a new battery for my iphone from iSmash. I didn’t realise these were third party batteries. Yes it worked but there was a red 1 on the settings icon and opening it up brought me to a page stating that a non Apple part had been fitted. Had this been a newish phone, the warranty would then be void. I can imagine the same may be true with a NAND upgrade.
I've "upgraded" my M1 Mac Mini (and my wife's) to 1TB -- but I did it through external storage. I've been running it this way for years without a problem. 256GB internal has been fine.
The 256GB internal SSD should work fine for most people, especially now that Apple has bumped the base model to 16GB of RAM. Thunderbolt 4 is super handy-I’ve been testing it with an external SSD. Stay tuned for the video!
While you made this video and uploaded 4 weeks ago, there is already 1 company made 3rd party SSD without even needed to soldier and replacing the internal Nand. They have it plug and play. Keep your original 256GB internal SSD Nand module. No warranty will be void or whatsoever.
This feels like a copy paste of all of the points from some internal documents at Apple trying to PR their way out of accepting right to repair. Battery life isn't even a thing on a desktop Mac Also the thermal part is just... What? There's a few exceptions, but generally SSDs produce very little heat, if thermal issues do pop up then it's almost certainly not going to be exclusive to aftermarket SSDs. As for the software blocking thing, the method they use for detecting aftermarket displays on iPhones is effectively the same method they use for locking down SSDs to specific Macs, there's just the key difference that aftermarket iPhone displays have pre-flashed NANDs (Possibly from the iPhone not being able to write it's serial number to a display with a blank NAND?) while aftermarket Mac SSDs have completely blank NANDs. Because of that particular difference, the only way MacOS could be updated to detect aftermarket SSDs would be if you use a storage configuration not sold by Apple (Less than 256GB or greater than 2TB on base M4 Mac Mini, less than 512GB or greater than 8TB on M4 Pro Mac Mini)
i think the idea would be replacing the storage board as most wont be micro soldering . as for compatibility as many have mentioned there was similar issue years ago with macbook pro but soon 3rd parties where able to make storage for it. same for the trashcan pro ,the ram was stated to be 64 max now with 3rd party its 128gb. the storage which also fits same year mini and imac [give or take a year] was also proprietary now u can order 1tb drives. i imagine they didnt/wont go any higher because the trashcan wasnt very popular for the obvious single storage slot and graphic card issues ,,not to mention the dumb cooling design . give 3rd parties time ,its already established that u can only go from 256->512 or from 512->1tb ,,but how long will it take to overcome this? a year or so. all in all this is a pretty good mini compared to apple going back and forth with replaceable ram or replaceable storage then neither
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What utter nonsense. Summary:
- You need to have skills to solder. But who is considering soldering?
- Speculates that the modules might affect thermal management. What?
- Speculates that Apple block replacement modules. Yes but no evidence that there is any difference and the new modules are paired to the machine
- buy an external hard drive. How many ways does this miss the point!!!
Let me break this down:
Upgrading the storage module in the Mac Mini M4 is nearly impossible without physically desoldering and swapping the NAND chips, as no third-party modules are currently available. While Polysofts may offer a compatible module in the future, it wouldn’t function like a traditional SSD with DRAM or a standalone SSD controller, as these components are integrated directly into Apple’s SoC (System on Chip).
Apple’s storage system dynamically manages power and cooling based on usage, operating the fan as needed. Replacing the NAND chip could disrupt this balance, potentially leading to thermal issues. Furthermore, using non-genuine components increases the risk of Apple restricting functionality or causing performance inconsistencies, as seen with the Mac Studio.
Ultimately, proceed at your own risk. For most Mac users, using an external SSD with Thunderbolt is a far safer and more practical solution than risking damage to the machine.
Reference: www.engadget.com/mac-studio-ssd-software-lock-211410274.html
Testing Swaping SSD Test: th-cam.com/video/xEwS_VGD2yY/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=LukeMiani
" Speculates that the modules might affect thermal management. What?" -- yea idk where that came from. ive been macking 30years + and never some across a fan control issue with a drive swap. apple poorly designs colling so some mod might be needed anyway. turn it on side or upside down. add an elevation platform with fans underneath but yea idk about a system controller conflict
To upgrade the storage, it involves de-soldering the NAND chips and replacing them. Currently there aren’t any pre-made modules available, although as Tommy states, Polysoft is in the process of trying to release them. You need to know what you are doing to start changing chips. As for the compatibility issue, I got a new battery for my iphone from iSmash. I didn’t realise these were third party batteries. Yes it worked but there was a red 1 on the settings icon and opening it up brought me to a page stating that a non Apple part had been fitted. Had this been a newish phone, the warranty would then be void. I can imagine the same may be true with a NAND upgrade.
@@ops-uk There are a couple of pre made modules 2tb for 350 usd and another producer with 160usd for 2tb, these don‘t require soldering at all.
@@dalivanwyngarden3204 I was about to say this to him, until I saw your comment. haha.
I've "upgraded" my M1 Mac Mini (and my wife's) to 1TB -- but I did it through external storage. I've been running it this way for years without a problem. 256GB internal has been fine.
The 256GB internal SSD should work fine for most people, especially now that Apple has bumped the base model to 16GB of RAM. Thunderbolt 4 is super handy-I’ve been testing it with an external SSD. Stay tuned for the video!
@@tommydoan34 256gb is a joke
I just put 2tb in my m4 mac mini today. Well the guy did at the shop.
Amazing video bro, you saved my wallet. I just changed my mine about ordering third party SSD. Better to buy external storage.
Thank you, if you're considering to buy external enclosure ssd, this video will be helpful 🤘🏼 th-cam.com/video/DF1oDt3XTwo/w-d-xo.html
also i dont think they made it removeable to not allow it to be replaced
While you made this video and uploaded 4 weeks ago, there is already 1 company made 3rd party SSD without even needed to soldier and replacing the internal Nand. They have it plug and play. Keep your original 256GB internal SSD Nand module. No warranty will be void or whatsoever.
This feels like a copy paste of all of the points from some internal documents at Apple trying to PR their way out of accepting right to repair. Battery life isn't even a thing on a desktop Mac
Also the thermal part is just... What? There's a few exceptions, but generally SSDs produce very little heat, if thermal issues do pop up then it's almost certainly not going to be exclusive to aftermarket SSDs.
As for the software blocking thing, the method they use for detecting aftermarket displays on iPhones is effectively the same method they use for locking down SSDs to specific Macs, there's just the key difference that aftermarket iPhone displays have pre-flashed NANDs (Possibly from the iPhone not being able to write it's serial number to a display with a blank NAND?) while aftermarket Mac SSDs have completely blank NANDs. Because of that particular difference, the only way MacOS could be updated to detect aftermarket SSDs would be if you use a storage configuration not sold by Apple (Less than 256GB or greater than 2TB on base M4 Mac Mini, less than 512GB or greater than 8TB on M4 Pro Mac Mini)
Hey Tommy, when will the winners for the Parallels giveaway be announced?
The draw will take place this week, and the winners will be announced next Thursday!
i think the idea would be replacing the storage board as most wont be micro soldering . as for compatibility as many have mentioned there was similar issue years ago with macbook pro but soon 3rd parties where able to make storage for it. same for the trashcan pro ,the ram was stated to be 64 max now with 3rd party its 128gb. the storage which also fits same year mini and imac [give or take a year] was also proprietary now u can order 1tb drives. i imagine they didnt/wont go any higher because the trashcan wasnt very popular for the obvious single storage slot and graphic card issues ,,not to mention the dumb cooling design . give 3rd parties time ,its already established that u can only go from 256->512 or from 512->1tb ,,but how long will it take to overcome this? a year or so. all in all this is a pretty good mini compared to apple going back and forth with replaceable ram or replaceable storage then neither
Yeah no, it’s extremely easy..
Lern better engrish.