MAC MINI 2007 MAX OS X UPGRADE INSTALL

Keep in mind that this processor is actually more powerful than the late 2009 BASE MODEL Mac Mini's processor which is a 2.26 Ghz Core 2 Duo processor. They're selling on eBay for about $65 as of 09/2012 (they were originally about $500 about 4 years ago!). I recommend the T7600 SL9SD 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo Processor.

MAC MINI 2007 MAX OS X UPGRADE INSTALL

So, install the RAM last!!!ДЄ) You will need to upgrade your Core Duo processor to a Core 2 Duo. The macmini 1,1 firmware will not/is unable to boot with 4 GB. If you don't, then your computer won't boot until you remove the excess RAM.Дў) Second, upgrade macmini firmware to 2,1.ДЈ) Third, put the new ram 2 X 2 GB in the mini. At this step, do not have more than 2 GB of RAM installed, as the current firmware thinks 2 GB is all it can handle. Also, I would strongly recommend reading this guide before doing anything, and also printing it for reference!ДЎ) First, upgrade the CPU to the Core 2 Duo Processor (otherwise your machine cannot accept 4 GB of RAM). You will need to find a Core 2 Duo Processor (a 2.33 GHz T7600 SL9SD Core 2 Duo is recommended) to do this upgrade. Note: There should be no risks in doing this as the hardware is essentially the same between the 20 Mac Minis except that the 2007 Mac Mini has a Core 2 Duo Processor whereas the 2006 has a Core Duo Processor. In any case, this is a fun DIY project that will give your computers years of life to it. It is a very nice upgrade because if you put a cheap fast Core 2 Duo processor, max out the RAM to 4 GB, and install an SSD all for about $150.00 (as of 09/12), you'll get a computer that's faster than the late 2009 base model Mac Mini! Here is an example of what you can expect & this is one with 2 GB of RAM. The purpose of this upgrade is to allow your machine to accept more than 2 GB of RAM on your 2006 Mac Mini, and to also be able to run OS X Lion.

Simple Guide On Upgrading A 2006 Mac Mini Firmware To 2007 Mac Mini Firmware

Mac mini 2007 max os x upgrade