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If installing 2 drives.then I think steps #14, #15, and #16 must be done.since I believe the dual-drive mounting bracket needs extra space for the install. Use Time Machine Backup: If Time Machine backup is available, connect the backup drive to the non-booting Mac. Access the non-booting Mac hard drive from the working Mac. Release the key when FireWire or Thunderbolt icon appears. Two internal drives can be installed inside the 2012 Mac-Mini (just like the server version of the Mini). Next, turn on the non-booting Mac, then immediately press and hold the T key. But since the logic board REALLY doesn't want to come out (after removing the proper screws).I figured the risk wasn't worth the reward of a little extra space to work with.Īlso wanted to let you know (in case you were interested). Mac mini (Late 2012 and later), iMac (Late 2012 and later): About Fusion. Check your external drive (here called Boot Camp). Click the Wrench Icon to start VM Settings.
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If the logic board was easy to slide out.I would do it. of these issues, you will have to resort to using the previous method for. We will now prepare the external drive and put a basic installation of Window s10 on it. The main problem is sliding the logic board out 0.5" is not very easy (that's why there's a special tool for this). There's enough room to remove the HD without doing these steps. Replacing your old 500GB hard drive with a same-sized SSD from a reputable manufacturer. Today, high-capacity SSDs are more affordable than ever. These steps involve removing screws so the Mini's logic board can be slid out about 0.5".to give you more room to slide out/remove the Mini's hard drive. All for much less than the price of a new Mac. * Steps #14, #15, and #16 can be skipped. I did it when I did my 2012 Mini.but only realized after that this step could be skipped. * Step #13 (where the IR wire is disconnected).I'm fairly sure this step can be skipped (I don't think it's connected to the hard drive in any way. Removing this wire with a spudger is not too bad.but sometimes pressing the airport wire back onto the airport card can be a pain (you need to press pretty hard sometimes to get it on). * Step #10 (where the airport/bluetooth wire is disconnected).I think this step could be skipped.if the "antenna plate" that the wire is attached to is carefully moved out of the way just enough to gain access to the HD (careful to put no stress on the wire).