How To Upgrade the RAM on the Mac mini 2018! Do It Yourself!
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- Upgrade the RAM on your 2018 Mac mini yourself with our teardown and step-by-step guide!
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Alright got this done in a little under 30 minutes. Couple things I would recommend before doing this is magnetic security star bits / tools and proper light! Also a correction when removing the ram metal cover plate, the screws are actually t5 instead of t6, other than that this video is pretty straight forward.
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? Someone who wants everyone to throw money at Apple for nothing?
Thank you for making the video. I might buy a Mac Mini knowing it's actually possible to upgrade the RAM without paying double or triple the prices I can buy my own for.
Derek Jonez apparently there’s a group of people (I think they said it was students) who have said they will thumbs down every video on CZcams, I’m not saying this was them , but it could have been (according to other comment asking this question)
Apple people perhaps?
Thanks for the detailed guide. Was able to do a 8 to 16GB RAM upgrade. One note, that small screw holding the WiFi/Bluetooth antenna cable in place flipped off under the speaker and lodged there. I had to remove the two speaker screws to get it out. I re-magnetized my Torx screwdriver to get a better hold on it when putting it back. The connector on that cable is also a challenge to re-attach. It's easy to damage it so it's something to take care when repositioning and attaching so it is not misaligned when pressing it in place. Also, one of the 8GB memory modules didn't show up the first time I tried. I pulled the Mini back apart and reseated it. It's worth double-checking to be sure both modules are still fully seated after putting those rubber pieces back on. Finally, my RAM shield screws were Torx T5, not T6 as others have suggested. I also made the mistake of confusing TR6 with T6 and had to order one off of Amazon, though I had all of the other screwdrivers. In any case, the guide was a big help. The performance difference from 8GB to 16GB is incredible. Even though the upgrade process is not as easy as it was in 2012, it is still worth doing. It's not too bad, especially with a clear guide. It took me about 45 minutes on the first try, then only about 15 minutes on the second try! Thanks again! Really appreciate the effort.
That is the most beautiful board design I have ever seen.👌👌👌
Just finished installing 32GB of RAM in my new Mini. Got the memory from Other World Computing who are always very supportive. They even included the required screwdrivers in the kit. The procedure was not overly difficult but the parts are small of course, so take your time and be patient. I’m a big bonehead with fat fingers. If I can do this so can you.
Don’t worry. Be happy!
Very good. Thank you for making this video.It is just what I was looking for.
Glad to see I do not have to re-solder the cpu
Thank you so much for this video! This is the first time I have taken apart a computer in over 20 years and you made it easy. Wonderful step by step instructions. Very well done!
Awesome guide thanks guys! My Mini has just arrived and now I can get that ram replaced tonight armed with this guide! Awesome!!
Thank you for posting this video so soon after release, I am sure a lot of people are curious about this and want to know how it is done before they buy.
This video was a big help to me. Thank you
Finally got around doing this. This video is very helpful. Done in about 30 mins.
Excellent video... very professional.
You don't waste time hemming and hawing! Much appreciated
Thank you, you are the best!
I just finished upgrading the memory in my 2018 Mac Mini. Used a T10 instead of a T9 for the main board. Those screws were pretty tight, I had to use my thick screwdriver handle to get those loose. Used a T5 instead of a T6 for the memory cover. A used the Mini for a couple of days before I did the upgrade and noticed that it was getting unusually hot. When it flipped up the fan during the upgrade it was not connected!
Good job 👍
Instructions were perfect. Upgraded from 8Gb to 32Gb. Thanks so much for this video, it was a huge help.
Làm ơn cho tôi biết tôi có thể đặt mua ram 32GB ở đâu
This is a great guide, thanks
Thanks for the work.
very helpful ! Thanks.
Thank you my guy. Success
Great job - thanks!
It takes less than 5 minutes to understand everything...woah 🔥
Big thumbs up to you 👍🏻
Great Tutorial!
Nice vídeo! Thanks 👍
Don't underestimate the difficulty of this. A head torch is a good idea.
The Bluetooth/WiFi antenna connector is a nightmare to reattach.
My RAM shield screws were Torx T5, not T6 like the others as suggested in the video. Worth noting if you're going to buy the screwdrivers for this job.
I also made the mistake of confusing TR6 with T6. They're different. You will need the TR6. It has a small hole in the centre. That's the differentiation.
Good luck and it's worth the effort to save a fortune.
You aren't kidding about the antenna. Reattaching that was the most difficult part of the whole process.
Good video
Thank you! you convinced me that I will never try that :)
Thanks for this! Just upgraded the RAM on my 2018 MacMini machine to 64GB .
I just bought a new Mac Mini and plan to replace the 8GB with 32GB this weekend. I've watched several "how to" videos, and this is one is very clear and concise compared to others. Thanks AI. While it is definitely more of a pain to upgrade RAM than previous systems, it's not THAT difficult, and it is definitely a better option than no user-upgradeable RAM at all. IMO it is very much worth the 20-30 minutes to save $300-400.
I was going to say, RAM is cheap these days, 30-60 minutes and you saves almost 300 dollars is worth it to me. RAM in this baby is important with the integrated graphics. 16GB at minimum. I noticed it curbs the stuttering windows with more RAM.
I have just done it. The procedure is quite easy, but also *very* easy to break or bend pins or the thinnest cable. The connectors were very tight, and required more force to get loose, than it seams in the video.
Yep, very useful infos ! Thanks :-)
Thanks for the video. Now we know how painful it is just to upgrade the ram. Perhaps next video can be on video editing performance w the mini & the performance by adding eGPU.
"We're going to need to remove the motherboard..." Brings new meaning to "user upgradeable"
You found this difficult in any way? Wow.....if so, maybe you should just pay Apple to do it for you?
Poor skill lol
Did they say "user upgradable"? They aren't saying it now. I know they said "climb in, geek out" but they shouldn't have since it voids the warranty.
@@Hexspa It doesn't void the warranty.
Removing the motherboard looks real complicated too, sliding out like that, wow, nearly as hard as changing CD's in CD-Rom, now wonder CD's died out!
I love Apple's internal design! It's beautiful!
Wow I remember back in the days when Apple prided itself on how easy they made it to open up their desktop computers to access the expansion and ram slots. This is quite the contrast. Great instructions, though!
The Apple ][ and Macintosh II came and went a long time ago.
The Mac mini 2014 is completely non-user upgradable. Nothing can be added or taken out. Which sucks because it has like 4 GB total of ram and I can’t add more to make it run at a moderate speed.
Thanks man! Upgraded my mac mini from 8gb to 32gb.
Wow. So much work and and so much detail! But glad to see that apple didnt keep that one part attached to the board like all their new MacBook products...
Good job
2020 and I found my way here...you guys are super awesome just upgraded my mini to 16GB the 33 trolls who disliked this video doesn't have a mac mini nor any other apple product and are disappointed with their entire life at this point...
Very thorough. At the beginning, you say that a Pentalobe P5 screwdriver is needed. Where, if anywhere, was it used? Maybe an error? Thanks.
give us a bootcamp review on mac mini with some benchmarks in geekbench. want to know if I can bin my desktop pc.
Great info, Thanks. Is there compatible RAM for a full 64 set up. I see 8 and 16 gig sticks but nothing on 32 gig sticks.
Could you swap out just one of the memory dimms with a 16GB stick (for a total of 20GB)? If yes, is there any downside to using different size modules? Thanks!
thank you it’s actually not that hard do u have videos on upgrading the ssd?
Excellent tutorial! Can the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad be used in wired mode using the USB cables and having Bluetooth off?
absolutely!
I wish they rather did a similar solution like the iMac has when it comes to upgrading the ram. It would give a better relationship between the company and users if they did small improvements like that. One can only dream. Great video tho showing very clearly how to do this 👍 How does this compare to a fully specd (with the exception of fusion drive instead of ssd) iMac 2017? This machine does look very appealing to me as a musicproducer and graphic designer.
could you please film one for xcode and simulator working both at the same time ?
What Apple Watch band is that please? It looks 👏🏿
Are you guys going to do any external GPU testing with the mini?
I installed a 32Gb ram kit on my 2018 Mac Mini with i7 chip, very happy. BUT: a watch-out if buying from the Crucial Memory website.
They list two sets of upgrade kits for the 2018 Mac Mini: chips offering 2666 SODIMM (speed) or 3200 SODIMM. The 3200 product has a big red ** NEW ** label on it, and so I bought it thinking faster is better at a 25% price premium. But no. After installation the Mac tells me the speed is 2667. I called Crucial 'sales support' who said this product is technically "compatible" but not all motherboards support this higher speed. They said they can't check all motherboard specs. So they apparently checked it far enough to know it works, but not to know that it doesn't work at the higher speed.
So don't buy the 25% more expensive product, unless you are certain you have a different motherboard from mine, and beware of taking listings for your computer model at face value on the Crucial Memory website.
hi, can you upgrade the ssd with any M.2 SSD like the new MP 510 from corsair? or they are only specific ones that can be used?
No pentalobe screwdriver involved, although you mentioned it in the beginning as one of the required tools.
One of my fat motherboard screws would not go back in. Just kept turning.
It seems secure with just one screw.
What do you think?
I want to upgrade my Mac mini with 32 GB of Ram with this specifications, it will be compatible? DDR4, 2666 MT/s, PC4-21300, DR x8, SODIMM, 260-Pin
Is it possible to change RAM from only one slot? for example (4GB + 32GB)?
Thanks for the video! I need 64Gb RAM. Does anyone know where to buy 2x32Gb SODIMM modules?
is it possible to put different kind of ram say 1 slot 8gb, 2 slot 16? or it has to be of the same type?
How´s the thermal compund ? Was thinking to liquid metal this thing when my RAM arrives. Also if I understand it correctly the fresh air comes from the bottom, does it will stay "cooler" with the black plastic bottom removed so more fresh air can g inside ?
The air intake is on the rear. Apple has an entirely new cooling system on this mini vs the previous. It could possibly bring more air in with the bottom removed, but you couldn't have it sitting on something solid and flat or it would block the bottom and negate the purpose.
I took mine into an Apple store to ask them to do this for me, they said they would not as it used non Apple parts. I tried a Mac repair shop and they said they would charge £75 (about £100). I'm going to try to do this myself. Thanks for the video.
Thomas Lee by doing so, does it void the warranty?
Sivabudh Umpudh ever other video says no .
@@sivabudh I asked in the Apple store and they said no. However if you damage it during the upgrade that would not be covered.
Don't give in to fear. If you do, Apple wins.
Thomas Lee there’s at lest 10 videos of people opening the iMac mini now to replace ram so you should be okay after watching them 🙂
Great video, however, I can’t see myself converting from my easy, customized Win10 desktop. No need to complicate things. But do like to see breakdowns as such.
That heat sync is way bigger than I expected! Nice!
Is that tool kit for sale somewhere? if I'm going to try this, I wanna have the right tools!
www.amazon.com/iFixit-Pro-Tech-Toolkit-Electronics/dp/B01GF0KV6G/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=ifix+it+toolkit&qid=1553954064&s=gateway&sr=8-4-spell
good video but your torx sizes are off (10 and 5 for the 2nd and 3rd)
hi can you upgrade the memory to 3200 GHz?
Thanks! Please testing with eGPU games WIN10! LiKE
So happy Apple do allow us to change it ourself! At least, you can save big time on that and upgrade whenever you want. I would spend the money towards 10Gbit ethernet and the better processor for sure! And i would go with at least 512GB of SSD. I think that or 1TB is a good choice, i would never go with 256GB again. Made that mistake once (Macbook Pro retina). But i won't make the same mistake ever! :-)
The crucial ram I’m ordering is ddr4 3200 or 2933 or 2666mz. Will the mac support that? Or do I need to find 2666mz ONLY?
Thanks!
What did you end up doing ?
The soldered on storage isn't such a big deal for the mini, IMO, since you can just leave an external drive attached at all times. RAM is something you can't substitute externally, so I'm grateful that Apple made this user replaceable at least.
If I use 2400Mhz RAM will it work?
My ram speed is lower now. But bought the same speed. Any ideas?
Just a head's up, Scribd removed your document. Also, did anyone else's Mini have TR5 screws on the memory cover (only) ? Nearly everyone else was the same as here with TR6, but mine used TR5 instead.
It reminds me of when I replaced the failing hard drive in my 2012 quad-core Mac Mini. Doesn't look that hard for me!
My local iRepair shop here in Denmark will do it for me for $40 - will not even think of doing this myself for that price.
Remember when u just screwed open the black bottom of the mac mini and there was the ram?...
Adam Pierce Better yet; I have a Mac Mini Late 2012. I don’t even need screw drivers to open the bottom lid.
Atwa Jesper yeah I gotta say this is ridiculous...
To be fair, it is done this way for the sake of cooling. And considering they could have just soldered it on...
Actually, aside from having to deal with really frail-looking fan connector, this is very reminiscent to how you would service many of the classic era Macintosh computers. Like I remember specifically that my 5215 required me to pull out the entire motherboard.
????? It's hardly more difficult. Anyone who knows their way around boards should have this done in 30 minutes. I'm just appreciative that I don't have to spend $1,400 to max out the RAM.
tunnel rats! - 💯 % right
What brand does apple use for the ram and where can I get it? I'd like to put in 64gb in my mini, I want the exact same specs as apple's ram. I don't want third party ram that claims to do this and that better than the one apple's got. I just want 64gb with the exact same ram apple uses.
Watching the other MM Ram upgrades, you could see SK Hynix printed on the ram:
www.hynix.com/products.do?lang=eng&ct1=36&ct2=37&rc=com
I hate that I got the 2014 model and it’s super slow and everything is soldered to the board and nothing is user upgradable.
how about the harddrive?
Is it possible for an expert to change out your ssd? Assume this would void warranty of course.
The SSD is soldered!
Where are you using the P5 pentalobe??? Everything in this video appeared to be TR6 or T9
I've seen four videos now and I've yet to see anyone use a Pentalobe.
@@roryonabike5863 me too. I have no idea why they listed that at the beginning
Really wish it was less complicated.....
I agree with you in the sense that it should require LESS steps BUT this video clearly shows it's not rocket science to upgrade the RAM.
If YOU or any other consumer gives in to FEAR, Apple wins.....
It used to be. Have you seen how easy it was on the 2012 or earlier models?
one 32g and other is 4g its work?
If you only want 16 gb of RAM then you should just upgrade at the time of purchase because it is only $200 extra and you will have to pay $150-200 to get 16 gb of after market RAM and then you will have to also risk installing it yourself. You may save money if you want 32+ gb of RAM by going after market, but it doesn't seem like it's worth it to upgrade to 16 gb after the fact.
Or do it down the road like I am and get 32gb for $35
Assembling back is much more difficult, you shouldnt fast forward that part
The latest Mac mini 2018 builds are no longer user upgradeable - you need to take your Mac mini back to your local Apple Store to have them upgrade it for you. They've changed all the screws to stop you accessing the internals. They look like proprietary T3/4 security screws.
The screw head required is still in most kits.
It's as EASY as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9!
@Apple Insider How to upgrade Storage and CPU
Storage is soldered down. CPU is as well.
That was easy ...
That is an INSANE amount of things to take apart just to get to the RAM compared to my old Mac Mini which was so much easier. Just pop the back off and that’s it. Apple really irritates me these days.
INSANE is an exaggeration to what this video portrays. It's not THE ideal process BUT it's not terrible either. Be grateful it can be done.
PSYCHO Insane compared to what little I had to do on my old mac mini. Twist the bottom off, and pop the new ram in. Easy. The process on new model is much more involved than that.
Similar to opening up the original Xbox back in 2001. Modders dream gaming system. All torx
Lot of cables that also doubles as trap..
Anyone knows what is the part of the rest on the left of the box, after the mother board being pushed out?
That is the power supply
You forgot to mention that little cable. You have to disconnect it as well before sliding out the board
Hey guys! What is more cost effective and futureproof? An iMac (with i7/ 7th-gen, 16gb RAM, 1TB Hybrid Drive, Radeon Pro 560/4gb) or a 2018 i7 Mac Mini (with upgraded third party 16gb RAM, external SSD, and eGPU)?
Ethan H wait for an iMac with 8 gen cpu
The Mac Mini gets 6 cores instead of 4. The 8th gen CPU over 7th gen means more efficient transcoding of HEVC.
Mac Mini is definitely more upgradeable since you can swap out the graphics card.
We'll actually be doing a video on this exact topic soon so subscribe!
@@AppleInsider thanks!
Can I leave one of the 4gb, and put in a 16 gb for a total of 20 gb?
You can, but it's not recommended, as "paired modules" are usually more reliable over time.
any one know where to get 64gb ddr4 or 2x32gb ddr4 w/o going all the way to china??
Reviewer sounds like Macaulay Culkin! :-)
What about the CPU?
Wow. Great how to video but good god what a clusterfuck!