Apple Mac mini (mid 2011) Macmini5,1; Macmini5,2 Specifications & Installation Guides

Upgrading the Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011) is quite easy. You can add some RAM, replace a faulty Hard Drive or just get a new drive with a higher capacity. You can also add a second Hard Drive or SSD drive next to the existing one. All You'll need is some simple tools, and the correct parts. We then urge you to follow the videos or the Apple manual provided on the links below.


Please see our Apple RAM Memory for Mac mini page to locate your Apple compatible RAM upgrade for your Mac

Please see our OWC SSD options for Mac mini page to locate your Apple compatible Hard drives upgrades for your Mac

Mac mini: How to remove or install memory Learn how to remove or install memory in your Mac mini computer on the Apple support page.


OWC Memory Install Video 

This video will help you replace your RAM in the Apple Mac mini (mid 2011)

Skill Level: "Easy" | Duration: 2:38 |


Hard Drive Installation Video

Step-by-step video of how to install a new OWC Hard drive  in the Apple Mac mini (mid 2011)

Skill Level: "involved" | Duration: 8:14 |

Recommended Tools for the HDD/SSD upgrade:

-  Macfixit 5-Piece Mini Toolkit
-  Mac Mini Logic Board Removal Tool
-  Spudger - Apple Pry Tool Non-Marking - Nylon (Black Stick) - 922-5065

You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link: Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set


OWC Data Doubler Install Video

OWC's step-by-step video of how to install an  OWC Data Doubler in the Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011).

Skill Level: " Challenging" | Duration: 7:40 |

Recommended Tools for the install Data Doubler:

-   T6 Torx Screwdriver
-   T8 Torx Screwdriver
-   Mac Mini Logic Board Removal tool
-    Plastic Opening Tools

You will also find some of these tools plus more in the complete toolkit from Newertech under the following link:    Newer Technology 14 Piece Tool Set

Or use the kits to mount Data Doubler:

-    OWC Data Doubler 2.5" Hard Drive / SSD Installation Kit
-     iFixit Mac Mini Dual Hard Drive Kit for Mac Mini 2011


Here is some detailed specifications as well as direct link to available upgrades:

Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011)
OVERVIEW
Introduced July 2011
Discontinued October 2012
Model Identifier Macmini5,1 (2.3 GHz) Macmini5,2 (2.5 or 2.7 GHz)
Model Number A1347
EMC 2442
Order Number MC815LL/A (2.3 GHz), MC816LL/A (2.5 GHz)
PROCESSOR
Processor Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (2415M, 2520M, 2620M) ("Sandy Bridge")
Processor Speed 2.3 or 2.5 GHz (Core i5) or 2.7 GHz (Core i7)
Architecture 64-bit
Number of Cores 2
Cache 3 MB (2.3, 2.5 GHz) 4 MB (2.7 GHz) on-chip shared L3
System Bus Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI)
STORAGE AND MEDIA
Standard Storage 500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive. Both models configurable to 750 GB (7200-rpm) hard drive; 2.5 GHz model also configurable to 256 GB solid-state drive or 256 GB solid-state drive and 750 GB (7200-rpm) hard drive
Link to upgrade tool & kits Mac mini DIY kit
Link to internal HDD Upgrade to a new 2.5” HDD
Link to internal SSD Upgrade to a new 2.5” SSD
Media
Link to external optical drive Get an external burner here
PERIPHERALS
Peripherals
RAM
Built-in Memory
Maximum Memory 16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots 2 - 204-pin PC-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
Interleaving Support Yes
Link to RAM upgrade Upgrade your RAM here
DISPLAY
Built-in Display
GRAPHICS
Graphics Card Intel HD Graphics 3000 or AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Graphics Memory 288 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory (HD Graphics 3000) 256 MB of GDDR5 SDRAM (Radeon HD 6630M) (Memory for the HD Graphics 3000 may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 288 MB.)
Display Connection 1 - HDMI port or Thunderbolt digital video output
Display Support Model with Intel graphics supports one Thunderbolt display. Model with AMD graphics supports up to two Thunderbolt displays
Display Modes Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
External Resolution Up to 2560 by 1600 (Thunderbolt) or 1920 by 1200 (HDMI)
CONNECTIONS
Wi-Fi 802.11n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
Modem
USB 4 - up to 5 Gbps
FireWire 1 - 800 MBit/s
Thunderbolt 1 - up to 10 Gbps
Display 1 - HDMI port or Thunderbolt digital video output
Infrared 1 - For Apple Remote only
Audio In 1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical input jack
Audio Out 1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack, 1 - Built-in speaker
EXPANSION
Slots 1 - Secure Digital (SDXC)
Hard Drive Interface 6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
Optical Drive Interface

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