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Mac Mini Late 2014 Repairability: 6 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair).

The RAM is soldered to the logic board.

The computer features a quieter Advanced Hydraulic Bearing fan.

A rare T6 Torx Security screwdriver is required to open it.

There's a solid door where there was once handy access to the RAM and fan.

The Mac Mini Late 2014 retains the model number identifier of A1347, but is distinguished by the EMC number 2840.

The only change is the omission of a FireWire port in favor of an extra Thunderbolt 2 port.

The backside of the Mini remains almost identical to the previous iteration.

If you're determined to add more storage, it is possible to do so, providing you don't mind invalidating your warranty.IFixit has published a teardown of the new 2014 Mac mini finding soldered RAM and a more difficult to open casing.

If people didn't like to hear the confirmation of soldered RAM, wait until they see the foot of the Mac mini with tamper-proof screws. While not impossible to upgrade, Stucki deals another blow:

As well as making double sure you have decided on the right amount of RAM before placing your order, you'd better also have a good hard think about what size hard drive you want. This isn't the only bad news for the would-be upgrader. Hard drive can be replaced/upgraded, though not keeping warranty. Speculation had been rife that RAM modules were soldered in place, and this was backed up by Stucki:Ĭonfirmed: RAM in the new Mac mini is not user accessible. With the new Mac Mini, this is simply not an option.

It's quite common for people investing in a new computer to cut back in certain areas to help keep costs down, and then upgrade further down the line when funds allow. The surprising news was confirmed by Brian Stucki on the macminicolo blog and it will come as a disappointment to anyone on a budget.