How to Upgrade/Replace the Drives in a Mac mini Server 2011 / 2012 (Updated)

Upgrade beyond the factory 2.5-inch hard drives and install hard drives up to 3.0TB each, or for the ultimate performance upgrade, swap both hard drives out with OWC SSDs up to 2.0TB. This install video guides your upgrade step-by-step and makes your Mac mini faster than the factory.

Video Jump Points
00:00 – Title, notes, difficulty level, and tools required
00:08 – Introduction / Overview
00:34 – Part 1 – Removing the Original Drives
04:47 – Part 2 – Installing the New Drives and Closing the Mac mini
10:22 – Drive Formatting Notes
10:29 – Closing and Legal

SSD Upgrade Kits
Utilize our complete SSD upgrade kits with all the tools needed for your internal drive upgrade.
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/o...

2.5-inch Hard Drive Upgrades
Add the hard drive of your choice
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-...

Fusion Drive Note
If you’re upgrading a Fusion Drive equipped Mac you will need disable the Fusion Drive first, and then, if desired, create a Fusion Drive with the new drive after the upgrade is performed. You can learn how to do that at:
https://blog.macsales.com/36227-every...

Memory Upgrade
While your inside your 2011-2012 Mac mini Server, you can also upgrade the memory up to 16GB.
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/mac-m...