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[title|Mac mini Model A1176 Repair (Early 2006 - Mid 2007)]

[summary]1.5 Core Solo, 1.66 or 1.83 Core Duo, or 1.83 or 2 GHz Core 2 Duo processor.

This covers the first Intel-based Mac Mini models from Early 2006 to Mid 2007.[/summary]

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[page_title|Mac mini Model A1176 Repair (Early 2006 - Mid 2007)]

== Troubleshooting ==

There are no troubleshooting guides for the Mac mini Model A1176 at this time.

== Upgrades ==

You can cost-effectively upgrade a number of components in the Mac mini Model A1176.

* ***Memory:*** If your mini is still running with only the stock RAM, [guide|1110|upgrading] with [product|IF111-026|512 MB] or [product|IF111-000|1 GB] of RAM will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. Maximum RAM for 2006 models is 2 GB, whereas the Mid 2007 model can take 4 GB of RAM, but only use a little over 3GB.
* ***Hard Drive:*** 60, 80, 100, 120 or 160 GB hard drives came standard with the Mac mini Model A1176. You can [guide|1108|upgrade] the drive with a [product|IF107-132|1 TB SSD].
* ***Optical Drive:***  The optical drive can easily be [guide|1105|upgraded] to an [product|IF153-087|8x SuperDrive].

== Identification and Background ==

You can verify that you have a Mac mini Model A1176 by checking the model number on the bottom of your mini.

Use the [link|/info/ID-your-Mac|Mac mini identification system] to help you identify your machine. Mac minis tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which machine you have before ordering any replacement parts.

The Mac mini is a desktop computer made by Apple Inc. It is uncommonly small for a desktop computer and its external power supply is roughly one third of the size of the computer itself. It was originally introduced in January of 2005 and has been updated with newer processors and other expansions several times since.

== Technical Specs ==

== Additional Information ==

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Summary

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

There are no troubleshooting guides for the Mac mini Model A1176 at this time.

Upgrades

You can cost-effectively upgrade a number of components in the Mac mini Model A1176.

Memory: If your mini is still running with only the stock RAM, [guide|1110|upgrading] with [product|IF111-026|512 MB] or [product|IF111-000|1 GB] of RAM will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. Maximum RAM for 2006 models is 2 GB, whereas the Mid 2007 model can take 4 GB of RAM, but only use a little over 3GB.
Hard Drive: 60, 80, 100, 120 or 160 GB hard drives came standard with the Mac mini Model A1176. You can [guide|1108|upgrade] the drive with a [product|IF107-132|1 TB SSD].
Optical Drive: The optical drive can easily be [guide|1105|upgraded] to an [product|IF153-087|8x SuperDrive].

Identification and Background

You can verify that you have a Mac mini Model A1176 by checking the model number on the bottom of your mini.

Use the Mac mini identification system to help you identify your machine. Mac minis tend to look very similar, and it's important to know which machine you have before ordering any replacement parts.

Technical Specs

Additional Information

[[Troubleshoot|iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides]]
Wikipedia: Mac Mini
Mactracker: Application with Apple Product Specs
EveryMac: Online Apple Product Specs

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