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Mac mini (PowerPC) Upgrades

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History

This page refers to the PowerPC G4 based Mac mini computers. It does not cover the newer Intel based models, which are dealt with here.

Announced in January 2005. the Mac mini was Apple's attempt to build on the popularity of the iPod by releasing a lower end consumer machine. Internally the Mac mini is essentially an iBook without an LCD, presented in a fantastically small white perspex case.

The machines were targeted at Windows PC users in an attempt to tempt them to try the Mac platform.

The Mac mini was introduced as a 1.25 and 1.42 GHz configuration. They had USB, FireWire, Ethernet and DVI - they did not ship with Gigabit ethernet or FireWire 800.

Apple's specifications for the Mac mini G4 can be found here.

How to Identify these Machines

The Mac mini form factor is instantly recognisable due to its small size (about the size of two CD jewel cases stacked on top of each other).

This PowerPC Mac mini does look similar to the subsequent Intel based Mac mini, and the easiest way to tell them apart is to use Apple System Profiler and check the CPU type. Also the PowerPC Mac mini has two USB 2.0 ports, whereas the Intel version has four.

Memory Upgrades

The Mac mini can accept up to 1GB of memory. There is only one slot available, so remember when upgrading that you are going to lose your existing chip.

INSTALL SERVICE - RAM in a Mac miniStock: Available£39.00 + vat (£46.80)
Integral DDR-PC2700 1GB 184PIN DIMMStock: Available£22.22 + vat (£26.66)1
Integral DDR-PC2700 512MB 184PIN DIMMStock: Available£14.99 + vat (£17.99)1
1Professional installation recommended.

Any fitting information below is intended as a guide before purchase ONLY, when fitting these products you should refer to the original manual for your computer, and any instructions that come with the item. Please see this page for more information, or here for information on our fitting service.

Difficulty 4 /5 - Difficult

Apple recommends professional installation for the RAM - to protect you and your investment. Improperly fitting the RAM or damaging the insides by doing this yourself MAY invalidate your Apple warranty.

We can sell you the RAM but cannot support you through the installation.


CD & DVD Drive Upgrades

The Mac mini came with either a slot loading Combo or Superdrive optical mechanism. We offer internal upgrades, and we also sell a range of external optical drives for use with the Mac mini.

INSTALL SERVICE - Internal CD/DVD Drive in an iMac, eMac or Mac MiniStock: Available£34.00 + vat (£40.80)
Internal DVDRW for Al PowerBook, iBook G4, G4 Cube, iMac G5 or Intel, Mac Mini and MacBook ProStock: Available£119.00 + vat (£142.80)
REFURB 8x Internal DVDRW for Al PowerBook, iBook G4, G4 Cube, iMac G5 or Intel, Mac Mini and MacBook ProStock: Available£49.00 + vat (£58.80)

Any fitting information below is intended as a guide before purchase ONLY, when fitting these products you should refer to the original manual for your computer, and any instructions that come with the item. Please see this page for more information, or here for information on our fitting service.

Difficulty 5/5 - Very Hard (internal)

The optical drive on the Mac mini is not classified by Apple as a user installed part. Mac Upgrades can install drives for you, please contact us for details.

You can purchase the drive for installation yourself, but Mac Upgrades cannot provide instructions or support for the install process.


Internal Hard Drive Upgrades

The Mac mini uses a laptop 2.5" hard drive for its internal storage. This means that they have a much lower capacity, and higher cost, than those for a normal desktop computer.

Professional installation is highly recommended as your warranty may be voided by an incorrect installation.

If you don't want to fit a new hard drive yourself, you can take advantage of the MacUpgrades Installation Service. Add the installation service from the list below to your cart along with your chosen hard drive. We can also clone your existing hard drive onto the new one, simply add the Clone Original Hard Drive service below to your cart.

Once you have booked the service, send your machine to us, we will carry out the work and return it to you. Alternatively, we do offer a Collection Service with our courier, please see here for details.

INSTALL SERVICE - Internal Hard Drive in an eMac or Mac mini or PowerPC iMacStock: Available£34.00 + vat (£40.80)
INSTALL SERVICE - Clone Original Hard DriveStock: Available£25.00 + vat (£30.00)
Western Digital Scorpio 80GB 2.5" IDE 5400RPMStock: Available£69.38 + vat (£83.26)1

HDD Mounts for Optical Bay

Optical Drive Bay 2.5" Hard Drive Caddy IDE - SATA for 12.5mm DrivesStock: Available£24.00 + vat (£28.80)
1Professional installation recommended.

Any fitting information below is intended as a guide before purchase ONLY, when fitting these products you should refer to the original manual for your computer, and any instructions that come with the item. Please see this page for more information, or here for information on our fitting service.

Difficulty 4 / 5 - Difficult

Apple recommends professional installation for the hard drive - to protect you and your investment. Improperly fitting the HDD, or damaging the insides, by doing this yourself MAY invalidate your Apple warranty.

We can sell you the HDD but cannot support you through the installation. If you like we can install the drive for you.


Graphics Card Upgrades

The Mac mini has all of its components on one logic board. Consequently it is not possible to upgrade the graphics cards on these machines.

There are no graphics card upgrades available for these Macs


Expansion Card Upgrades

The Mac mini has all of its components on one logic board and has no PCI or PCMCIA sockets. Consequently it is not possible to upgrade the connectivity on these machines.

Trust BT-2400p Bluetooth 3.0 USB Adapter Ultra-SmallStock: Unavailable£12.50 + vat (£15.00)1
1Requires Mac OS 10.4 or later.

Any fitting information below is intended as a guide before purchase ONLY, when fitting these products you should refer to the original manual for your computer, and any instructions that come with the item. Please see this page for more information, or here for information on our fitting service.


Keyboards & Mice

The following keyboards and mice are compatible with this Mac.

Trust 3 button USB Optical MouseStock: Available£8.50 + vat (£10.20)
Apple Keyboard with Numeric Keypad (UK) WiredStock: Available£39.00 + vat (£46.80)

Any fitting information below is intended as a guide before purchase ONLY, when fitting these products you should refer to the original manual for your computer, and any instructions that come with the item. Please see this page for more information, or here for information on our fitting service.

Difficulty 1 / 5 - Very Easy

Keyboards plug into the relevant port on your Mac. Mice can either be plugged into your keyboard, or they can be plugged directly into your Mac.

Power Supplies & Batteries

Listed below are power supplies, batteries and related products we supply for this Mac.

Cables & Tools

Listed below are power cables, tools and related products we supply for this Mac.

Screwdriver Set - 20mm Phillips #00, #0, #1 - Flat 1.4mm, 1.8mm, 2.4mmStock: Available£5.00 + vat (£6.00)
Anti Static Wrist StrapStock: Available£7.50 + vat (£9.00)
iKlear Complete Cleaning KitStock: Available£19.16 + vat (£22.99)

Any fitting information below is intended as a guide before purchase ONLY, when fitting these products you should refer to the original manual for your computer, and any instructions that come with the item. Please see this page for more information, or here for information on our fitting service.


External Hard Drive Upgrades

This Mac can use any of the following external hard drives.

3.5" USB Hard Drives

Hitachi Touro Desk USB 3.0 (and 2.0) External Hard Drive - 4TBStock: Available£132.28 + vat (£158.74)1

3.5" FireWire 400/eSATA & USB 2.0 Hard Drives

Macally G-S350SUA External FireWire 400/eSATA/USB 2 3.5in 500GB Hard DriveStock: Available£89.52 + vat (£107.42)
Macally G-S350SUA External FireWire 400/eSATA/USB 2 3.5in 1TB Hard DriveStock: Available£96.25 + vat (£115.50)
Macally G-S350SUA External FireWire 400/eSATA/USB 2 3.5in 2TB Hard DriveStock: Available£116.02 + vat (£139.22)

3.5" FireWire 400/800/eSATA & USB 2.0 Hard Drives

Macally G-S350SUAB External FireWire 400/800/eSATA/USB 2 3.5in 500GB Hard DriveStock: Available£109.25 + vat (£131.10)
Macally G-S350SUAB External FireWire 400/800/eSATA/USB 2 3.5in 1TB Hard DriveStock: Available£121.54 + vat (£145.85)
Macally G-S350SUAB External FireWire 400/800/eSATA/USB 2 3.5in 2TB Hard DriveStock: Available£139.65 + vat (£167.58)

2.5" FireWire 400 & USB 2.0 Hard Drives

Startech FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 2.5in 320GB 5400RPM Hard DriveStock: Available£56.15 + vat (£67.38)
Startech FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 2.5in 500GB 5400RPM Hard DriveStock: Available£60.10 + vat (£72.12)
Startech FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 2.5in 750GB 5400RPM Hard DriveStock: Available£64.94 + vat (£77.93)
Startech FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 2.5in 1TB 5400RPM Hard DriveStock: Available£74.07 + vat (£88.88)
Startech FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 2.5in 500GB 7200RPM Hard DriveStock: Available£65.65 + vat (£78.78)
Startech FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 2.5in 750GB 7200RPM Hard DriveStock: Available£69.28 + vat (£83.14)

Drive Enclosures

NewerTech Voyager Q Quad Interface 2.5 & 3.5 SATA Hard Drive Docking StationStock: Available£59.00 + vat (£70.80)

3.5" Drive Enclosures

Startech External FireWire & USB 2.0 Desktop 3.5" SATA HDD EnclosureStock: Available£35.25 + vat (£42.30)
Macally G-S350SUA External USB 2.0/FW400/eSATA Enclosure for 3.5" SATA HDDStock: Available£52.65 + vat (£63.18)

2.5" Drive Enclosures

Startech External FireWire & USB 2.0 Portable 2.5" SATA HDD EnclosureStock: Available£23.02 + vat (£27.62)
Akasa Integral P2 USB 2.0 & eSATA Enclosure for 2.5" SATA DrivesStock: Available£21.52 + vat (£25.82)2
FireWire Enclosure for 2.5in IDE hard drivesStock: Unavailable£29.00 + vat (£34.80)
1Requires Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or later.
2Cannot be used to boot this Mac.

Any fitting information below is intended as a guide before purchase ONLY, when fitting these products you should refer to the original manual for your computer, and any instructions that come with the item. Please see this page for more information, or here for information on our fitting service.

Difficulty 1 / 5 - Very Easy

Install any supplied software and connect the new device.

You will need to format the drive before use. This is done with the "Drive Setup" utility, which can be found in Applications > Utilities.

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