Is anyone DIY added more memory for Mac Mini mid 2010
MY Mac mini mid-2010 is very slow. I have 2 GB of memory and would like to increase it. Can I do it myself or do I have to make to someone professional tech?
It is very easy to replace the RAM on a Mini from 2010-2012. See the videos:
https://eShop.MacSales.com/installvideos/mac_mini2010/
Make sure you get only the memory of a place as above which guarantees that proper operation with your Mini. Macs ae picky on memory.
https://eShop.MacSales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3
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