Remove the two Torx T6 screws that hold the drive bracket and power supply in place.
#EXTERNAL GPU FOR MAC MINI 2012 INSTALL#
Not everyone will want to do this, but it is possible to install a second drive in the 2012 Mac Mini to maximize its storage potential. You'll be surprised at how clean the inside of a computer this old is, but it never hurts to clear it out while you're inside. One additional thing to do throughout this process is to use some canned air to blast out any dust.
#EXTERNAL GPU FOR MAC MINI 2012 UPGRADE#
You can upgrade the RAM to a maximum of 16GB you can swap out the internal hard drive for an SSD, and even add a second drive for even more storage. On more recent models, users have been able to upgrade some bits, such as the RAM in the 2018 release, but in the 2012 model, you can go ahead and get really crazy. The 2012 model remains to this day Apple's last, properly upgradeable Mac Mini.