Apple's storage pricing is INSANE! Do this instead.
Jeff Geerling
Jan 27, 2025 17:00
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You CAN upgrade your M4 Mac mini's storage to 2TB youself. It's not hard.
Resources mentioned in this video (for Amazon links, I earn for qualifying purchases):
- Expand Mac mini 2TB Upgrade Kit: https://expandmacmini.com/product/ssd-m4-2tb/
- M4-SSD 2TB Upgrade Kit: https://store.m4-ssd.com/products/2tb-drive-for-mac-mini-m4
- iFixit Mac mini SSD replacement guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac+mini+(2024)+SSD+Replacement/180199
- dosdude1's M4 Mac mini SSD upgrade video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJPXLE9uPr8
- UGREEN 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 NVMe Enclosure: https://amzn.to/40Omjyf
- UGREEN 10 Gbps USB-C NVMe Enclosure: https://amzn.to/3CC1Kf4
- Sabrent 2M Thunderbolt 4 Cable: https://amzn.to/3PT7YKS
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Science & Technology
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#price
#pricing
#expensive
#upgrade
#nvme
#kit
#flash
#nand
#chips
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#desolder
#diy
#self
#service
#dosdude1
#expand
#m4-ssd
#silicon
#dfu
#restore
#process
#ifixit
#teardown
#guide
#tutorial
#help
#helpful
#parts
#right to repair
#repair
#repairability
#controller
#nvm express
#time machine