(We were down from Sunday evening to Monday Morning due to a severe storm that knocked out power here for much longer than my UPS could last. Storms like this have been very frequent this year.)

"2006 Mac Mini Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz upgraded to Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz T7600 SL9SD.
Already upgraded the memory to 2GB a while ago and then decided to upgrade to a bigger Hard Drive. Whilst browsing for info, I noticed that a cpu upgrade was also possible - so I did that too.
Used the OWC video (at their DIY Videos page) to remind myself how to pull it apart and then the video on this page to remove the motherboard.

Got the cpu and a packet of nylon nuts and bolts from eBay and some thermal paste from the local computer shop. Everything went smoothly and I even managed not to break or damage the original pins that secure the heatsink.
I supported the head of the pin with the flat end of a lead pencil, pressed on the spring and squeezed the flared edges of the pin with a small pair of needle nose pliers. If you then release pressure on the spring slowly whilst still squeezing the flared ends, the pin will then pop gently through the board without flying off into your room somewhere.

Very happy with the results. Mini is much more responsive with no noticeable increase in heat or fan noise - just as quiet as it ever was!

All up cost was about $150 AUS (not including the HD). Could have done it for much cheaper using a T7200 2GHz but couldn't resist the T7600 when one came up.
-Guy H.
Australia"

For any CD Mini owner that upgraded their CPU (to a Core2Duo), if you later decide to upgrade to OS X Lion please report back. (Using earlier posted tip - i.e. install lion on drive connected to supported mac, then deleting "/System/Library/CoreServices/PlatformSupport.plist" file.)
  

• MacBook / MacBook Pro and Mac mini - up to 16GB Maximum (vs. 8GB factory). 4GB from $35.88, 8GB from $71.99. (12GB & 16GB 'Power user' now $499.99 and $929.99 - for 2011 models only)

• iMac - up to 32GB Maximum (vs. 16GB Factory). 4GB from $35.88, 8GB from $71.99, 16GB now from $137.99. (24GB & 32GB now $999.97 and $1847.99 - 2010 & 2011 iMac models only)

• Mac Pro - up to 96GB Maximum (vs. 64GB Factory). 16GB Kits from $169.99, 32GB Kits from $329.99

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• (Review) 2011 Mac Mini - Style over substance? (Reg Hardware UK)
• (Freeware VM) VirtualBox v4.1.2 (see Change Log)
• Firefox 6 'Released' Two Days Early
• Adobe Muse Public Beta
• Final Cut Pro X Quick Tips #3
• Teraflop-desktop Apple system (short notes from "macs in chemistry")
• Chrome 14 Beta Adds Native Client, Lion Support, Web Audio
• Apple Allows Cinemax Films on 'Max Go' App?
• Apple Patent Seeks to do Away with Fingerprints (on touchscreens)

• OS X Lion: About Lion Recovery
• OS X Lion: How to install Lion on multiple computers
• Boot Camp: Windows 7 installation frequently asked questions
• Boot Camp is not included with Mac OS X Server
• Aperture 3, Mac App Store: Deploying across multiple Mac systems using Apple Remote Desktop, NetInstall, or NetRestore
• Aperture: Printing from full screen mode does not work as expected
• Aperture: May be unable to restore from a vault due to disk issues
• Aperture: Can't update vault on a network volume
• Aperture 3 may become unresponsive when opening or when importing videos
• Aperture 3: Troubleshooting Basics
• Aperture 3.x: Aperture unexpectedly quits if Final Cut Express 4 is installed
• Aperture: Will not import images from a device connected to a keyboard USB port
• Aperture: Book-specific filters don't appear under the Loupe
• Aperture: Some referenced images may be reimported even when Do Not Import Duplicates is selected
• Aperture: Selection and target overlays for Spot & Patch, Redeye, and Crop don't always appear
• Aperture: Spot & Patch and Redeye Inspector palettes show different values than HUD
• Aperture: Images preview correctly in books but may not print as expected
• Aperture: Usage indicator in web journal does not count an image used in the header
• Aperture: Some image edges are cut off when printing a book as a PDF file
• Aperture: Self-printed PDF book appears to have extra blank page
• Aperture: Auto Exposure button not available for JPEG images
• Aperture: Red Eye may look fixed even when it is not
• Aperture: Cannot import images from a folder with name beginning with a tilde (~)
• Aperture: Library may be unable to be shared
• Aperture: Images may seem to be missing from Filter HUD searches or Smart Albums
• Aperture: Aliases do not appear in the Import window
• Aperture: Previews do not update after changing Limit Preview Size Preference
• Aperture: Some text from Copyright field missing in exported images
• Aperture 3: Support Resources

• Sandy Bridge-E CPUs too hot for Intel?
• Intel® (CPU) Upgrade (via Software) Service
• John Carmack Interview: GPU Race, Intel Graphics, Ray Tracing, Voxels and more
• EDGE Update Released (Mac/PC steamplay)
• Google Acquires Motorola Mobility to 'Supercharge' Android
• SMS Spam Settlement Could Pay Users Up to $100
• Analyst: Amazon could sell tablet for as low as $249
• Merchants Consider New Security Standards
• Spear-phishing Attacks Keep Hitting Gmail
• Hands-On With the IBM 5150 (their first PC), 30 Years Later (4.77Mhz 8088)

Friday August 12, 2011

• Anyone gotten a RocketRaid 640 card working w/OS X?
• (Review) 13-in. MacBook Air: All this style and speed, too
• (Rumor) New iPod series/products on September 08?
• Hard Drive Upgrades with Lion: Not Just a simple Clone Anymore (owc blog)
• EDGE Update Released (w/fixes for OS X) (Steam)
• DEFCON Update Released for MacOS (Steam)
• DIY Videos on upgrading RAM & Drives in 2011 mini/mini Server, Installing Aura Pro Express (SSD) in 2011 MacBook Airs
• Troubleshooting DVD or CD Sharing (Apple)
• Mac OS X Server: How to edit configuration files (Apple)
• Unable to connect to the Internet after running NAT Gateway Setup Assistant (Apple)
• iMac: How to remove or install memory (Apple)
• Apple TV: Connections through proxy servers are not supported (Apple)
• OS X Lion: Unable to install QuickTime MPEG2 Playback Component (Apple)
• Installing QuickTime Player 7 on Mac OS X v10.6 or Later (Apple)
• Lion Server: Push notifications may not work after upgrading (Apple)
• Lion Server: Mac OS X clients unable to bind to Active Directory read-only domain controllers (Apple)
• Lion Server: Configuring services for users of Active Directory or third-party LDAP servers (Apple)
• Sync Services: Advanced troubleshooting for contact and calendar syncing (Apple)
• iTunes for Mac won't open automatically when connecting device (Apple)
• About the security content of QuickTime 7.7 (rel'd Aug. 3rd) (Apple)
• Valve announces Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO)
• New release on Steam - Edge (steamplay mac/pc)
• Next for Nintendo: A Leap to Apple's iPhone?
• Left 4 Dead 2 Update Released
• On Eve of PC's 30th Birthday, IBM and Microsoft Debate Its Future
• HP TouchPad gets permanent $100 price cut
• Roku 2 XS review
• Civilization V PC Update Released (Steam)

Wednesday August 10, 2011

• Another under $20 AirDrop compatible card upgrade
• Migration Assistant Update for Mac OS X Leopard (10.5.x)
• Review of Mac Mini as an HTPC
• SSD Benchmarks: MacBook Air 2010 vs MacBook Air 2011 with/without Lion Encryption
• (Short) review of MacBook Air 11in
• Kingston Wi-Drive Review: Add Storage To iOS Devices
• OWC Radio #58 (new macs, Lion, Thunderbolt...)
• (Security) Updates for Adobe Flash, Shockwave, AIR
• Did Adobe hide 400 vulnerability fixes in latest Flash Player patch?
• Black Hat: 'OS X networks are significantly more vulnerable'
• OWC Represents 'Voice Of Consumers' SSD Usage at Flash Memory Summit 2011
• Vudu Avoids Apple Payday, Launches iPad Mobile Site
• Amazon sidesteps Apple with HTML5 'Kindle Cloud Reader'
• Bluetooth: How to set up your Apple Wireless Mouse or Magic Trackpad using setup assistant (Apple)
• MacBook Pro (Early 2011) and MacBook Air (Mid 2011): Spotlight indexing may make the fans run (Apple)
• MacBook Air (Late 2008 and Mid 2009): How to 'Erase and Install' using Remote Install Mac OS X (Apple)
• Apple Portables: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display (Apple)
• Apple Portables: How to determine that your portable has a Multi-Touch trackpad (Apple)
• OS X Lion: FaceTime - "There was an error processing registration" when signing in (Apple)
• OS X Lion Server: Unable to use Bluetooth Keyboard in Server Assistant (Apple)
• OS X Lion (Italian): Option to erase CD/RW does not appear in Disk Utility (Apple)
• Apple TV (2nd gen): How to enable VoiceOver (Apple)
• Apple TV: Depending on my country, what content can I buy or rent from the iTunes Store? (Apple)
• iTunes Store: How to enable Automatic Downloads (Apple)
• Troubleshooting Automatic Downloads for purchased Apps, Music, and Books (Apple)
• iPod: "Enable Disk Use" dimmed in Preferences (Apple)
• Troubleshooting issues with no audio from built-in speakers on Macs (Apple)
• Logic Pro, Logic Express: Disable or Remove Audio Unit plug-ins to troubleshoot issues (Apple)
• Soundtrack Pro 3: Troubleshooting Audio Unit plug-in issues (Apple)
• Authentication issues when connecting to a Lion SMB server (Apple)
• OS X Lion: About Windows Migration Assistant (Apple)
• Apple TV (2nd generation): Third-party content provider information (Apple)
• How to back up your media in iTunes (Apple)
• Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store (Apple)
• Troubleshooting iPhone hardware (Apple)
• iOS: 'Mailbox Locked', account is in use on another device, or prompt to re-enter POP3 password (Apple)
• iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues (Apple)
• New USB Power Spec could deliver up to 100W
• Walmart to Exit MP3 Business on August 29
• Microsoft Fixes 22 Flaws in August Patch Tuesday
• Vizio's 8-inch Android tablet in some stores now, $299.99
• The Best Free VPN Clients
• Don't freak out, Facebook didn't publish your mobile contacts/Phone numbers
• Survey Finds Smartphone Apps Store Too Much Personal Data
• Team Fortress 2 Update Released
• Counter-Strike: Source Beta Updates Released
• Left 4 Dead 2 Update Released
• Portal 2 "Exile Vilify" Music Video Contest Winners Announced

Monday August 8, 2011

• Apple posts Lion Recovery Disk Assistant
• Logic Pro and Express 9.1.5 Updates (Info/Downloads)
• In-Depth Review/Tests of latest Airport Extreme and Time Capsule
• 2011 Mac Mini (2.5GHz Core i5) review
• Apple Launches Low-End iMac (w/o thunderbolt port) for Schools
• Late 2011 iMac 21.5-inch (EDU) - Tech Specs
• Apple Sued over Fast Booting in OS X with a Patent linked to LG
• Little Snitch Update improves Lion compatibility, fixes Kernel Panics
• Skype 5.3 for OS X adds OS X Lion and HD call support
• Apple's rumored 'Replay' service a ways off
• 10-Year-Old Finds Security Flaw in iOS and Android Games
• Google+ Update for iOS Now Supports iPad
• Mac mini (Mid 2011): Plugging a device in the Mini DisplayPort during startup produces no video (Apple)
• OS X Lion: About Lion Recovery Disk Assistant (Apple)
• iTunes 10.4 for Mac (with Lion): Older media files may require iTunes to reopen in 32-bit mode (QT only runs in 32-bit mode) (Apple)
• OS X Lion: Connecting to legacy AFP services (Apple)
• iOS: AirPrint 101 (Apple)
• iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2011) - Technical Specifications (Apple)
• Logic Pro 9.1.5: Release notes (Apple)
• Logic Express 9.1.5: Release notes (Apple)
• NAND Flash Faces Off - Synchronous vs. Asynchronous
• Nouveau GeForce 400/500 Fermi On Linux 3.1
• Comcast Launches Low-Cost Internet ($9.95) for Low-Income Families
• Is That a Virus in Your Shopping Cart?
• Malware turns off Windows' UAC, warns Microsoft
• Sophos Antivirus Flaws Revealed at Black Hat Conference
• Android App Controls Canon SLRs Directly via USB
• Battlefield 3 and Digital Retailers (no steam)
• 20 Years Ago: The First Website Is Published

For links to previous news pages, see the Archives.