Apple charges $800 to upgrade the base model M4 Mac mini (https://amzn.to/4kngHSB) to 2TB, but you can EASILY do it yourself and save nearly $500. In this step-by-step guide, I show you how to perform a Mac mini SSD upgrade.

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## Products mentioned
Apple M4 Mac mini: https://amzn.to/4kngHSB
Expand Mac mini SSD: https://expandmacmini.com
iFixIt Pro Tech Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/43j9oo9
Samsung T9 SSD: https://amzn.to/4kIqYZZ

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## Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:01 View Disk Utility
01:21 Pre-install performance test
01:38 Thing's you'll need
02:48 Backup your Mac mini
04:11 Erase All Contents and Settings
05:19 Install the new SSD
11:33 DFU Restore
13:53 Migrate Time Machine backup data
16:19 Confirm upgrade with Disk Utility
16:40 Post-install performance test
17:05 Securing the inner plate and bottom cover
17:54 9to5Mac's Take

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