Revision to Mac mini Model A1176
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| + | == Troubleshooting == |
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| + | There are no troubleshooting guides for the Mac mini Model A1176 at this time. |
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| + | == Parts == |
| - | There are no troubleshooting guides. |
| + | Use the guides to replace your faulty hardware once you've purchased the [productlist|Mac|Mac mini Intel|Mac mini Model A1176 parts] you need. |
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| + | == Upgrades == |
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| + | You can cost-effectively upgrade a number of components in the Mac mini Model A1176. |
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| + | * '''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. |
| + | * '''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 up to [product|IF107-060|500 GB]. |
| + | * '''Optical Drive:''' The optical drive can easily be [guide|1105|upgraded] to an [product|IF153-092|8x SuperDrive]. |
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| + | == Identification and Background == |
| + | [image|12769|caption=Mac mini Model A1176] |
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| + | You can verify that you have a Mac mini Model A1176 by checking the processor information through "About This Mac" in the Apple menu. Use the [link|/info/ID-your-Mac|ID your Mac] page to identify your machine. |
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| + | [summary]The Mac mini Model A1176 brought Intel processors to the Mac mini.[/summary] |
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| + | 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 introduced in January of 2005 and has been updated with newer processors and other expansions several times since. |
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| + | == Additional Information == |
| + | * [[Troubleshoot|iFixit: List of Troubleshooting Guides]] |
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Mini|Wikipedia: Mac Mini] |
| + | * [http://mactracker.dreamhosters.com/|Mactracker: Application with Apple Product Specs] |
| + | * [http://www.everymac.com/|EveryMac: Online Apple Product Specs] |
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