Super excited! After watching this video I got the courage to order the SSD and replace my HDD. That spinning wheel finally got so bad I cant use my Mac mini at all. Have been seeing the spinning wheel for over a year it finally seems my HD is about to fail. Crazy what a $100+ fix will do. I almost went and bought a whole new Mac but why spend hundreds! Thanks for your work and great tutorial
@@databug88 question, my fault of course, when removing the fan cable I accidentally used too much force and too the small bracket that surrounds the fan cable out too. Would super glueing that back on work or would someone have to use a heat gun or something to fix it? Feel like I just screwed this up big time
Ouch if I think hear you right you broke the plastic bracket where the fan connector seats in. I think your only option is to try to crazy clue that bracket back and hope connector seats back in. i hope it works for.
@@databug88 yeah I tried that, it won’t work. Everything fires up and runs but it holds heat now. I have a 2012 MacBook Pro that I threw this SSD into and it works. I’ll try to see if I can get it working. Great video, I just happened to use too much force. Let my mistake be a lesson to those doing this. Be careful
@@blakex96 oh thats a bummer .... If i remember the fan sits right over the connector anyway to wedge a rubber bumper under the fan to hold connector down.
Wanted to thank all you all for posting videos like this. I did the hd to ssd swap. What a difference! Old bot time was 2 min now 30 seconds . Keep up the good work. Cheers
Thanks this was super useful I followed this video and the upgrade the 2014 mac mini video. For those following after me when he gets to the macos install and you have to boot up the mac mini holding down option command R, it will automatically fetch the newest compatible version of macos for the device which is macOS Monterey. Don't do the alternate version where you hold down command R cuz that will give you the OS x 10 reboot screen which is not as good. Additionally, if you are using a regular pc keyboard to get into the recovery screen hold down the windows key and the alt key and R, that will bring you to the recovery screen. so its the two buttons in the bottom left corner of your keyboard to the right of the CTRL key. so its bottom left keyboard in the layout of CTRL then Windows Key then Alt key, hold down the windows and alt key and R and it works perfectly. Follow the rest of his video but additionally if you don't plug in ethernet when you get to the install for macos it will say you need an internet connection so go to the top right and click on the wifi symbol and then log in to your wifi.
its easier than this using the NVME card for mac mini and a NVME M.2 SSD.... instead of linking the parts ill link the video showing you how.. Much simpler than the old way to do this and less disassembly..th-cam.com/video/n3szXMS1d5Q/w-d-xo.html
Même pour moi qui ne comprend pas l'Anglais, super explications. Bravo à vous et continué votre bon travail. Even for me who does not understand English, great explanations. Kudos to you and keep up the good work.
It's a real shame you cannot upgrade the Ram on these late 2014 models since they are soldered on to the motherboard. I own a late 2012 Mac mini and this is the last Mac mini model where you can upgrade or replace the Ram modules. I am still excited to try out a late 2014 Mac mini soon. Great video!!!
So I decided to go to my local office depot and I got the SSD. That HDD was driving me crazy! I did every step and re installed MacOS Monterey on my mac mini late 2014. And man! The boost was crazy! Thanks so much for the help! (Just be carefull.) I decided to use the old drive for my old HP laptop because it had a 125GB HDD. Again, Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the helpful video! My mac mini has got a new life now with a 500GB SSD. I didn't have a U-shaped tool to pull the motherboard out, so I put two thin nails in the holes instead and used a short prying tool to pull on the nails.
Thank you so much. I haven't worked on my own computers since I built that XT about a hundred years ago. I'm going to watch this one more time and then replace my own drive. Take an enthusiastic attaboy out of petty cash.
it is much easier. Just open the case, use an M2.SSD and buy a little adapter board which plugs in to the pcb. Finished. This toke me about 10 minutes.
СУПЕР ИНСТРУКЦИЯ!!! Спасибо большое, все получилось и отлично работает. SUPER INSTRUCTIONS!!! Thank you very much, everything turned out and works great!
I’m replacing my late 2014 Mac mini 5400 rpm stock hd for an Kingston 240 gb ssd. It’s incredible how slow this little is with its default hardware even when it was launched. Just waiting for the t6 screwdriver arrive to rockn roll.
@@databug88 unfortunately not, after placed the ssd, tried to boot then got no video and no chime either. Then I went to assistance and they told me it was a short circuit in the logic board and charged me 2800 BRL to to the job (I’ve paid 2000 BRL in the brand new mini at 2018. :( trying other assistance to get another opinion on the issue. 👍🏻
Thats a bumper. I done this for others 3x, one time i had no response and I realize it was no longer paired with my WIRELESS keyboard. I use a wired usb keyboard and it was able to get it to boot into utility screen. Cant imagine if this is your problem you should at least get chime. can you put back old 5400 drive see if it boots.
thank you so much just saved me lots of money ! had a problem because I didn't have a a reboot drive but I was able to find the instructions. I also recommend to let people know about this reboot part. thanks again
Excellent. Now I'll have a go with my late 2014 mini after I've decided on 1TB or 2TB. Why don't Apple provide larger drives. Storage is not the expensive these days.
Great its a nice DIY and real performance boost. Be careful with the fan connector. A DIYer just commented he broke the bracket that was holding down the fan connector. I believe he was tugging at the bracket instead of the connector. see Blake F. comments
Great video and very helpful. My stock 500GB HDD is freezing up, spent 2hrs at the Genius Bar where they told me the HDD is bad. Could you please put a link where you got your SSD. My Mac Mini is a late 2014. I was thinking buying from OWC or iFixit. Which one would you recommend? The kit from iFixit comes with all the tools, that's nice. Thanks again.
Great video! I went through all this as well but I'll tell you it's worth it...WAY faster than when it was new. Plus it sounds like this video was created by Joe Pantoliano! How could you lose? lol
thank you for your video, is that 2.8ghz? beacuse my mac mini 2014 2.6GHz 1TB (5400-rpm) hard drive Configurable to 1TB Fusion Drive or 256GB of flash storage (SSD). this is according to the technical specification. i hope i can make it to at-least 480gb ssd.
Your welcome !.... I have the same mac mini as yours 2014, 2.6ghz with 1TB 5400rpm drive. Upgrade to the largest SSD drive as you can afford its worth keeping.
Thanks for that advice. I got a Crucial 2TB SSD. The Crucial site tells you the model that's compatible withe your model. I now now have to pluck up courage to have a go. After Big Sur OS is installed will I be able to update to a more recent OS? Will let you know how it goes.
Yes you can update to newer OS release when available. The Option Command +R key will install latest OS. On the fan connector I reviewed the video again goto 7:09 of video pause and expand the image. Notice that I put the tool under the wire side of connector to lift up and pop conn off. The connector should pop off with ease. Only lift from under the wire side the other sides are not part of connector but the bracket that holds the connector down on main board. DO NOT lift on other sides only from wire side of connector.
thats exactly what i use my Mac Mini for a Security cam system. Its been running 24/7 for over 7 years now. Thank you for suggestion I will put on my to do list for after holidays. I had set up a few of these for neighbors and friends. The security cam system just recently caught package thief, check out the video link here th-cam.com/video/2PPhZpkk9TU/w-d-xo.html
SATA SSD on this MacMini is going to give you like 400 MB/s. The fastest option is to add a NVMe SSD, that will give you around 650 MB/s. It’s the fastest this MacMini can give you.
there is no OS on New drive before install. during restore the OS is downloaded from internet to be install so you will need to be connected online you will see this in video. during the install a backup os is install in separate partition if you want to repair OS.
When I installed the new hard drive is just shows the circle with line through the command r or option r doesn’t work EDIT: if using a windows keyboard use ALT R
Where can I get the security drivers needed to remove those security screws once the plastic bottom plate is removed so I can get to the inside? Thanks!
Amazon see link: www.amazon.com/Newer-Upgrade-Repair-Security-Removal/dp/B01LRJJB98/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1FV5D5CLXWDD2&dchild=1&keywords=mini+mac+tool+kit&qid=1633739253&sprefix=mini+mac+too%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-7
I want to attempt this to repair my mother's mac mini BUT I 'mafraid she will not remember what her Apple ID is. Can I create an entirely new Apple ID or do I need to recover her original Apple ID? If so, how do I do so?
Thats a very good question. Before upgrading Best to try to validate what mom Apple ID & Pwd is then disable the find Mac and sign out of Apple ID acct on Mac Mini. Im not sure but i do not think the Apple ID is lock in w mac mini I believe it follows the Drive so If you install new drive you should be able to install fresh Mac OS and start new user. Then set up with her Apple ID if you know it or just start new apple ID. Once you done this once its easy to do again if you need to reinstall the old drive to get back to the way it was. Worst case if not successful setup w new drive just put back original drive and be back as it was.
no need to download the software. You need to have internet connectivity Use option command R. You can try test option command R now and just abort it.
I have just put a new SSD in my 2012 mac mini. When i press opt ctrl R i do not get the rotating globe. I just get a flashing File icon on the screen. The guy in tech support in my "local" apple centre said that they have to reload the operating software. Do you have any suggestions please? Thank you
Edit I just notice you wrote Opt ctrl R It should be Opt Command R keys. i have done 4 of these upgrades one time the Opt Command R did not work i forget what was on screen but it turnout my paired mac keyboard was no longer paired with mac mini after installing new SSD. I plug in another wireless mac keyboard via USB dongle and got Opt Command R to work getting rotating globe. So try another keyboard conn to usb. Not sure on windows keyboards but other youtube comments indicate on windows keyboards you may try ALT R or Windows key and R. Hope this helps.
I got my Mini Mac (2012) a new SSD installed and I'm using a Windows KeyBoard. Using the "Command-Option-R", or "Command-R" keys only starts to install the original OS not the latest. Any advise?
There no method Just hold down Option Command R key on start up as seen in video. Apple made it easy to recover OS Just try the command keys you will see OS recovery window then you can abort by clicking the apple icon top left and restart or you can just hold power button to force shut down to abort.
I've got a 16gb i7 mini, 2014 late, but it's horribly slow and driving me crazy. If I do this SSD upgrade, am I going to see noticeable performance difference? Update: Please read replies for a better alternative/performance to SATA SSDs, you'll thank me later 🙏
u have to get ssd ,,,should be everybody switched back in 2015 at least. when i ordered my 2014 mini i made sure to get the first ram upgrade (8) up from 4 and the cheapest ssd which was 256. my mom got the same thing a year later and she got 8gb but a 500hdd what a peice of junk . im convinced apple purposely throttles the hdd to force u to get the ssd. kinda messed up. it makes a mac feel as slow and unresponsive as a pc. disapointed in apple but now after fixin the stuff for a few years i understand what they are doing (samsung and other big names do the same) i know how to shop and what to research
DUDE ........if u dont stop micro explaining every little thing....... i blew my top when u was explaining the frikkin tape...... u do a nice detailed vid i.e all the disassembly wasnt edited so people cant see where a particular screw came out,,thats good , i dont even mind the chatter,,i fix this stuff and fones n ipads all day n yea i talk to the parts but u dont have to explain a screw and take 30secs detailing the shape n color n texture of it lol but yea ok vid id give a thumbs up cause of its completeness
Don’t like the video?? Don’t watch the video.. Some people don’t do this for a living, so having EVERY step explained is a plus for them, not experts such as you.
@@ernestgalvan9037 yes i do this for a living . i understand ur explaining for nubes. but if somebody is THAT slow in the head they shouldnt be messing around inside electronics. ijs . explaining it "just" enough protects people from themselves sometimes
@@databug88 I'm a noob and I appreciate this. I've never seen any of your videos but this popped up in my feed and I started to watch it even though my Mac mini 2014 is in a box in storage. I thought the 2014 models started welding in these parts so I always assumed that when it got sluggish it was just a big paperweight. I've bookmarked this video and when I'm able to drum up the courage I may attempt this. I appreciate the step by step. Otherwise you would have to Time Lapse it this way, when you're walking through a procedure you're doing it in real time. If it only takes me 40 minutes to do this I will be doing the happy dance but even if it takes a day or two I appreciate this video! Thank you!
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Thank you so much! My Mac went from taking 5+ mins to turn on to 20-30 secs - its like a new machine!
Great to hear!
Super excited! After watching this video I got the courage to order the SSD and replace my HDD. That spinning wheel finally got so bad I cant use my Mac mini at all. Have been seeing the spinning wheel for over a year it finally seems my HD is about to fail. Crazy what a $100+ fix will do. I almost went and bought a whole new Mac but why spend hundreds! Thanks for your work and great tutorial
Great to hear! Yep that spinning wheel is bad HD. The SSD is real performance boost!
@@databug88 question, my fault of course, when removing the fan cable I accidentally used too much force and too the small bracket that surrounds the fan cable out too. Would super glueing that back on work or would someone have to use a heat gun or something to fix it? Feel like I just screwed this up big time
Ouch if I think hear you right you broke the plastic bracket where the fan connector seats in. I think your only option is to try to crazy clue that bracket back and hope connector seats back in. i hope it works for.
@@databug88 yeah I tried that, it won’t work. Everything fires up and runs but it holds heat now. I have a 2012 MacBook Pro that I threw this SSD into and it works. I’ll try to see if I can get it working. Great video, I just happened to use too much force. Let my mistake be a lesson to those doing this. Be careful
@@blakex96 oh thats a bummer .... If i remember the fan sits right over the connector anyway to wedge a rubber bumper under the fan to hold connector down.
Wanted to thank all you all for posting videos like this. I did the hd to ssd swap. What a difference! Old bot time was 2 min now 30 seconds . Keep up the good work. Cheers
Thanks
Thanks this was super useful I followed this video and the upgrade the 2014 mac mini video. For those following after me when he gets to the macos install and you have to boot up the mac mini holding down option command R, it will automatically fetch the newest compatible version of macos for the device which is macOS Monterey. Don't do the alternate version where you hold down command R cuz that will give you the OS x 10 reboot screen which is not as good. Additionally, if you are using a regular pc keyboard to get into the recovery screen hold down the windows key and the alt key and R, that will bring you to the recovery screen. so its the two buttons in the bottom left corner of your keyboard to the right of the CTRL key. so its bottom left keyboard in the layout of CTRL then Windows Key then Alt key, hold down the windows and alt key and R and it works perfectly. Follow the rest of his video but additionally if you don't plug in ethernet when you get to the install for macos it will say you need an internet connection so go to the top right and click on the wifi symbol and then log in to your wifi.
Glad it helped!
Fantastic video! Easy to follow and understand. Upgrade is much easier than I'd thought it would be. Cheers! 💯
its easier than this using the NVME card for mac mini and a NVME M.2 SSD.... instead of linking the parts ill link the video showing you how.. Much simpler than the old way to do this and less disassembly..th-cam.com/video/n3szXMS1d5Q/w-d-xo.html
Great thanks for info
Même pour moi qui ne comprend pas l'Anglais, super explications. Bravo à vous et continué votre bon travail. Even for me who does not understand English, great explanations. Kudos to you and keep up the good work.
Thank You!
It's a real shame you cannot upgrade the Ram on these late 2014 models since they are soldered on to the motherboard. I own a late 2012 Mac mini and this is the last Mac mini model where you can upgrade or replace the Ram modules. I am still excited to try out a late 2014 Mac mini soon. Great video!!!
Thanks.... the SSD upgrade is a real performance boost
The weird thing is that you could upgrade the RAM in the 2018 model, but not the storage.
So I decided to go to my local office depot and I got the SSD. That HDD was driving me crazy! I did every step and re installed MacOS Monterey on my mac mini late 2014. And man! The boost was crazy! Thanks so much for the help! (Just be carefull.) I decided to use the old drive for my old HP laptop because it had a 125GB HDD. Again, Thanks for the help!
You're welcome, Glad it worked out ! thanks for great news.
Excellent video. Well presented, thorough, and complete. Much appreciated, thanks.
your welcome
Thanks for the helpful video! My mac mini has got a new life now with a 500GB SSD. I didn't have a U-shaped tool to pull the motherboard out, so I put two thin nails in the holes instead and used a short prying tool to pull on the nails.
lol the nails is good substitute. Good to know thanks!
Excellent video. Just got done upgrading my drive and the process was smooth thanks to your instructions. Thank You!
Great to hear! Glad it Helped
Thank you so much. I haven't worked on my own computers since I built that XT about a hundred years ago. I'm going to watch this one more time and then replace my own drive. Take an enthusiastic attaboy out of petty cash.
If you build PC this is a piece of cake.... All you need to know is where the screws are LOL
it is much easier. Just open the case, use an M2.SSD and buy a little adapter board which plugs in to the pcb. Finished.
This toke me about 10 minutes.
good to know thanks
СУПЕР ИНСТРУКЦИЯ!!! Спасибо большое, все получилось и отлично работает. SUPER INSTRUCTIONS!!! Thank you very much, everything turned out and works great!
your welcome
Fantastic video, very well detailed. I will now purchase a Samsung EVO 870 from Amazon and carry out the replacement. Thank you
Great thanks!
Thank You!! It worked perfectly. The performance boost is real.
Your welcome Great to hear!
I’m replacing my late 2014 Mac mini 5400 rpm stock hd for an Kingston 240 gb ssd. It’s incredible how slow this little is with its default hardware even when it was launched. Just waiting for the t6 screwdriver arrive to rockn roll.
You will be very happy with upgrade!
@@databug88 unfortunately not, after placed the ssd, tried to boot then got no video and no chime either. Then I went to assistance and they told me it was a short circuit in the logic board and charged me 2800 BRL to to the job (I’ve paid 2000 BRL in the brand new mini at 2018. :( trying other assistance to get another opinion on the issue. 👍🏻
Thats a bumper. I done this for others 3x, one time i had no response and I realize it was no longer paired with my WIRELESS keyboard. I use a wired usb keyboard and it was able to get it to boot into utility screen. Cant imagine if this is your problem you should at least get chime. can you put back old 5400 drive see if it boots.
Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video, by far the best video there is on this upgrade.
Your Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
My goodness, the HD is MUCH easier to remove from my Late 2012 Mini. For once I feel lucky! Great vid!
Thanks
its not that much harder
thank you so much just saved me lots of money ! had a problem because I didn't have a a reboot drive but I was able to find the instructions. I also recommend to let people know about this reboot part. thanks again
Great to hear!
Thank you so much. My late 2014 Mac mini just started running slow and this really helped me.
You're welcome!
amazing video with all the details step by step. Never messed with a Mac before thanks for the help!!!!
You're welcome!
Excellent video, I am about to upgrade my Mac and your video is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Genius Bar wants $180 to replace the SSD. This video is made to save you money! Thanks!
your welcome Great to hear!
Excellent. Now I'll have a go with my late 2014 mini after I've decided on 1TB or 2TB. Why don't Apple provide larger drives. Storage is not the expensive these days.
Great its a nice DIY and real performance boost. Be careful with the fan connector. A DIYer just commented he broke the bracket that was holding down the fan connector. I believe he was tugging at the bracket instead of the connector. see Blake F. comments
This guy has the tech touch.
I havn't? and I would have a very hard time to attempt this
yes thanks i do have technical background.
Did you really need to erase the SSD? It was already formatted properly, and it was empty. You could rename the drive after installing the OS.
Hi! Great video! Ssd sata 2.5 or 3?
Thank you so much I was going to buy the new mini Mac but I’m just get this one and update it to SSD to get the new software and format 🙏
Your welcome. Go for it as another TH-camr commented "The performance boost is real."
Well described and love the accent!
Glad you liked it!
Great video and very helpful. My stock 500GB HDD is freezing up, spent 2hrs at the Genius Bar where they told me the HDD is bad. Could you please put a link where you got your SSD. My Mac Mini is a late 2014. I was thinking buying from OWC or iFixit. Which one would you recommend? The kit from iFixit comes with all the tools, that's nice. Thanks again.
I added the Amazon Links for the Samsung SSD drive and tool Kit in my video description. Im not familiar with OWC or iFixit kits.
Great video! I went through all this as well but I'll tell you it's worth it...WAY faster than when it was new. Plus it sounds like this video was created by Joe Pantoliano! How could you lose? lol
Thanks
For windows keyboards,
HOLD Windows + R
Hi, what monitor resolution do yku use with your mac mini? Does 4k 60hz work with this mac mini?
Great video neighbor gave me a 2014 model a1347 it’s slow as hell only 4gb ram hope ssd speeds it up
SSD is real performance boost! thanks for subscribing.
Thank you! It really works great !
Great to hear!
Thanks brother!! Works like it’s on steroids!
your welcome glad it work out great!
Instead of command R
Which key i have to press for normal keyboard ??
thank you for your video, is that 2.8ghz?
beacuse my mac mini 2014 2.6GHz 1TB (5400-rpm) hard drive
Configurable to 1TB Fusion Drive or 256GB of flash storage (SSD). this is according to the technical specification. i hope i can make it to at-least 480gb ssd.
Your welcome !.... I have the same mac mini as yours 2014, 2.6ghz with 1TB 5400rpm drive. Upgrade to the largest SSD drive as you can afford its worth keeping.
super complete video, very nice 👍🏻
Thank you 👍
I call it the mini Mac too
Thanks for that advice. I got a Crucial 2TB SSD. The Crucial site tells you the model that's compatible withe your model. I now now have to pluck up courage to have a go. After Big Sur OS is installed will I be able to update to a more recent OS? Will let you know how it goes.
Yes you can update to newer OS release when available. The Option Command +R key will install latest OS.
On the fan connector I reviewed the video again goto 7:09 of video pause and expand the image. Notice that I put the tool under the wire side of connector to lift up and pop conn off. The connector should pop off with ease.
Only lift from under the wire side the other sides are not part of connector but the bracket that holds the connector down on main board. DO NOT lift on other sides only from wire side of connector.
@@databug88 Sir, many thanks again for your prompt and detailed response.
@@databug88 Job done. OS Monterey installed and my time machine backup. It's flying. Many thanks again for your clear instructions and support.
That's great news! Congratulations, Thanks for letting me know.
Can you add a video of how to set up your Mac mini as a security system and the cameras are used.
thats exactly what i use my Mac Mini for a Security cam system. Its been running 24/7 for over 7 years now.
Thank you for suggestion I will put on my to do list for after holidays.
I had set up a few of these for neighbors and friends. The security cam system just recently caught package thief, check out the video link here th-cam.com/video/2PPhZpkk9TU/w-d-xo.html
Thanks this helped me
Glad it helped
Would this work with a 2TB SSD as well as 1TB? Great video!
Yes it will
Can you please run a speed test after that installation
SATA SSD on this MacMini is going to give you like 400 MB/s. The fastest option is to add a NVMe SSD, that will give you around 650 MB/s. It’s the fastest this MacMini can give you.
Great Video
Thanks!
great video !
Thanks!
Thank you so much! Easy to understand I’m so thankful for your instructions job done 👏👍
your welcome
Where is the OS image stored before installation?
there is no OS on New drive before install. during restore the OS is downloaded from internet to be install so you will need to be connected online you will see this in video. during the install a backup os is install in separate partition if you want to repair OS.
When I installed the new hard drive is just shows the circle with line through the command r or option r doesn’t work
EDIT: if using a windows keyboard use ALT R
if you are using windows keyboard
Another user MA commented Its the windows key and R
see his comments
Where can I get the security drivers needed to remove those security screws once the plastic bottom plate is removed so I can get to the inside? Thanks!
Amazon see link:
www.amazon.com/Newer-Upgrade-Repair-Security-Removal/dp/B01LRJJB98/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1FV5D5CLXWDD2&dchild=1&keywords=mini+mac+tool+kit&qid=1633739253&sprefix=mini+mac+too%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-7
I want to attempt this to repair my mother's mac mini BUT I 'mafraid she will not remember what her Apple ID is. Can I create an entirely new Apple ID or do I need to recover her original Apple ID? If so, how do I do so?
Thats a very good question.
Before upgrading Best to try to validate what mom Apple ID & Pwd is then disable the find Mac and sign out of Apple ID acct on Mac Mini.
Im not sure but i do not think the Apple ID is lock in w mac mini I believe it follows the Drive so If you install new drive you should be able to install fresh Mac OS and start new user. Then set up with her Apple ID if you know it or just start new apple ID.
Once you done this once its easy to do again if you need to reinstall the old drive to get back to the way it was. Worst case if not successful setup w new drive just put back original drive and be back as it was.
Nice video
Thanks
It's the HDMI .change it
Thank you !!!
You're welcome!
Do I need to download the software prior on the Ssd or can I just use the cmd r to install it that way?
no need to download the software. You need to have internet connectivity Use option command R. You can try test option command R now and just abort it.
Where is the OS stored before installation? Mine is 4GB RAM mac mini
Mac Mini, Mac Mini, Mac Mini,.
Got it, Got it, Got it. LOL
how do you store all your files apps and photos etc while you change the drives?
You will need to backup your data files before replacing the drive.
I have just put a new SSD in my 2012 mac mini. When i press opt ctrl R i do not get the rotating globe. I just get a flashing File icon on the screen. The guy in tech support in my "local" apple centre said that they have to reload the operating software. Do you have any suggestions please? Thank you
Edit
I just notice you wrote Opt ctrl R It should be Opt Command R keys.
i have done 4 of these upgrades one time the Opt Command R did not work i forget what was on screen but it turnout my paired mac keyboard was no longer paired with mac mini after installing new SSD. I plug in another wireless mac keyboard via USB dongle and got Opt Command R to work getting rotating globe. So try another keyboard conn to usb. Not sure on windows keyboards but other youtube comments indicate on windows keyboards you may try ALT R or Windows key and R. Hope this helps.
I got my Mini Mac (2012) a new SSD installed and I'm using a Windows KeyBoard. Using the "Command-Option-R", or "Command-R" keys only starts to install the original OS not the latest. Any advise?
Another TH-camr MA commented on windows keyboard Its the windows key and R. Worst case you can always install original OS then update again.
A lot of people call them Mac Minis.
got it thanks for info
Hey. I got a late 2014. How will prologic work after The upgrade.?
I not sure what you mean "prologic" but the performance gains are real. Big Sur boots up in just over 30 secs.
Did you use any method to get bug Sur? Or is it as easy as just using the commands.
There no method Just hold down Option Command R key on start up as seen in video. Apple made it easy to recover OS
Just try the command keys you will see OS recovery window then you can abort by clicking the apple icon top left and restart or you can just hold power button to force shut down to abort.
@@databug88 thank you!!
What if you want to save data, pictures, etc that are on the old drive?
You need to backup all your data on another drive then copy back after fresh install of Mac OS
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How to do with windows keyboard? I try many ways but doesn't work:(
Another TH-cam user MA - Micheal with windows keyboard wrote Yes you can, Its the windows key and R
Is it really that easy to install bug Sur on 2014 Mac mini? And also dose it run smooth/fast with Big Sur?
Yes install is easy as shown on video. Big Sur runs great.
@@databug88 thank you!!
big sur is better than catalina ,,,that was trash
I've got a 16gb i7 mini, 2014 late, but it's horribly slow and driving me crazy. If I do this SSD upgrade, am I going to see noticeable performance difference?
Update: Please read replies for a better alternative/performance to SATA SSDs, you'll thank me later 🙏
The performance is real ! My Mac Mini booted up in 30 secs w SSD. read the comments from Y. Jones & I. Gamez
@@databug88 just finished it big dawg, doing the installation process now, thanks again!
Great hope all is OK!
@@databug88 everything went good, but speed is still slow. It's getting 500/500 MB/s for read/write. Any thoughts?
Hmmm I just tested mine i get same 500/500 read write speeds and my mac boots up in 35 Secs on restart. Did you restore to fresh mac os?
How much RAM does your MacMini have?
8gb
How much RAM is that, 4GB or 8GB? Thanks!
8 GB
Where did you get the ssd from?
Amazon
can you use a standard keyboard to initialize the recovery? I have a macmini but no apple keyboard
Another user MA - Micheal with windows keyboard wrote Yes you can, Its the windows key and R
u have to get ssd ,,,should be everybody switched back in 2015 at least. when i ordered my 2014 mini i made sure to get the first ram upgrade (8) up from 4 and the cheapest ssd which was 256. my mom got the same thing a year later and she got 8gb but a 500hdd what a peice of junk . im convinced apple purposely throttles the hdd to force u to get the ssd. kinda messed up. it makes a mac feel as slow and unresponsive as a pc. disapointed in apple but now after fixin the stuff for a few years i understand what they are doing (samsung and other big names do the same) i know how to shop and what to research
How do i install using a windows keyboard? Thanks
Im not aware if you can use windows keyboard. Need to have Option Command keys.
@@databug88 Its the windows key and R
great thanks! good to know!
Didn't work for me. I got an error -5101F
Check this link out on mac error 5101F
appletoolbox.com/fix-macbook-error-5101f/
Much better to put a M2 ssd in it,there is a slot for it,and its easyer to do.....
good to know, thanks
Funny,I got some money back in tax,waiting today on my new Mini M2 + Hubin the post... :_)
Good job, but why do you sound like a cartoon character?
don't know i heard that before thanks for watching lol
DUDE ........if u dont stop micro explaining every little thing....... i blew my top when u was explaining the frikkin tape...... u do a nice detailed vid i.e all the disassembly wasnt edited so people cant see where a particular screw came out,,thats good , i dont even mind the chatter,,i fix this stuff and fones n ipads all day n yea i talk to the parts but u dont have to explain a screw and take 30secs detailing the shape n color n texture of it lol but yea ok vid id give a thumbs up cause of its completeness
Don’t like the video??
Don’t watch the video..
Some people don’t do this for a living, so having EVERY step explained is a plus for them, not experts such as you.
@@ernestgalvan9037 yes i do this for a living . i understand ur explaining for nubes. but if somebody is THAT slow in the head they shouldnt be messing around inside electronics. ijs . explaining it "just" enough protects people from themselves sometimes
Plenty of other mini-Mac upgrade videos to choose from.
Thanks ! that was the intention step by step for newbies.
@@databug88 I'm a noob and I appreciate this. I've never seen any of your videos but this popped up in my feed and I started to watch it even though my Mac mini 2014 is in a box in storage. I thought the 2014 models started welding in these parts so I always assumed that when it got sluggish it was just a big paperweight. I've bookmarked this video and when I'm able to drum up the courage I may attempt this.
I appreciate the step by step. Otherwise you would have to Time Lapse it this way, when you're walking through a procedure you're doing it in real time. If it only takes me 40 minutes to do this I will be doing the happy dance but even if it takes a day or two I appreciate this video!
Thank you!
good job
Thanks
Great video
Thanks!
@@databug88 Welcome!