Internal Prereq.
Replace the AirPort/Bluetoo
Replace a broken optical drive cable to restore optical drive...
Replacing the aluminum unibody outer case.
Prerequisite only.
Hard Drive Cable
Hard Drive Replacement
Heat Sink
I/O Bezel
IR Sensor
Logic Board Replacement
Optical Drive Cable
Optical Drive Replacement
Outer Case
Power Supply
PRAM Battery
RAM
Speaker
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Common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
You can cost-effectively upgrade a number of components in the Mac mini Mid 2010.
The Mac mini Mid 2010 is easily distinguishable from its predecessors. The 4th iteration of the Mac mini has an aluminum unibody case, which matches most of Apple's product lineup for 2010. On the underside of the mini is a black circular twist-off cover, which can be easily removed to gain access to the computer's internals.
Some of the most notable changes from the previous Model A1283 mini are of course the unibody casing, as well as the addition of an SD card slot and an HDMI port. One item that is missing on the mini, though, is the power brick, since it now has an entirely internal power supply. The Mac mini Mid 2010 is also noted for being the most energy-efficient desktop computer, using less than 10 watts of power when running at idle.