Revision to Mac mini Model A1283
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| == You can cost-effectively upgrade a number of components in the Mac mini Model A1283. * '''Memory:''' If your mini is still running with only the stock RAM, [guide|1058|upgrading] with [product|IF111-030|1 GB] or [product|IF111-029|2 GB] of RAM will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. * '''Hard Drive:''' 120, 250, or 320 GB hard drives came standard with the Mac mini Model A1283. You can [guide|1063|upgrade] the drive up to [product|IF107-060|500 GB]. == Teardown == [guidelist|Mac mini Model A1283|type=Teardown] == Identification and Background == [image|12771|caption=Mac mini Model A1283] You can verify that you have a Mac mini Model A1283 by checking the processor information through "About This Mac" in the Apple menu. Use the [link|/info/ID-your-Mac|ID your Mac] page to identify your machine. [summary]The Mac mini Model A1283 was introduced on March 3, 2009.[/summary] The Mac mini is a desktop computer made by Apple Inc. It is uncommonly small for a desktop computer and its external power supply is roughly one third of the size of the computer itself. It was introduced in January of 2005 and has been updated with newer processors and other expansions several times since. |
| == You can cost-effectively upgrade a number of components in the Mac mini Model A1283. * '''Memory:''' If your mini is still running with only the stock RAM, [guide|1058|upgrading] with [product|IF111-030|1 GB] or [product|IF111-029|2 GB] of RAM will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. * '''Hard Drive:''' 120, 250, or 320 GB hard drives came standard with the Mac mini Model A1283. You can [guide|1063|upgrade] the drive up to [product|IF107-060|500 GB]. == Teardown == [guidelist|Mac mini Model A1283|type=Teardown] == Identification and Background == [image|12771|caption=Mac mini Model A1283] You can verify that you have a Mac mini Model A1283 by checking the processor information through "About This Mac" in the Apple menu. Use the [link|/info/ID-your-Mac|ID your Mac] page to identify your machine. [summary]The Mac mini Model A1283 was introduced on March 3, 2009.[/summary] The Mac mini is a desktop computer made by Apple Inc. It is uncommonly small for a desktop computer and its external power supply is roughly one third of the size of the computer itself. It was introduced in January of 2005 and has been updated with newer processors and other expansions several times since. |
* [[Troubleshoot|iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides]] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Mini|Wikipedia: Mac * [http://mactracker.dreamhosters.com/|Mactracker: Application with Apple Product Specs] * [http://www.everymac.com/|EveryMac: Online Apple Product Specs] |
* [[Troubleshoot|iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides]] * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Mini|Wikipedia: Mac * [http://mactracker.dreamhosters.com/|Mactracker: Application with Apple Product Specs] * [http://www.everymac.com/|EveryMac: Online Apple Product Specs] |
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