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--- non-nuc_projects [2024/04/28 17:09] – updated user
+++ non-nuc_projects [2024/05/07 00:25] (current) – user
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 ====== Mac Mini Model A1347 ======
 This is change of pace from refurbishing NUCs.
+  * https://diskmakerx.com/download/
+  * https://everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-core-2-duo-2.4-mid-2010-specs.html
   * https://support.apple.com/en-us/111931
+  * Apple support shows Catalina as being the latest compatible OS for this model; no further updates are available
+  * 21 Monterrey was also mentioned
+  * Probably has 1TB HD  running at 5400 RPM (very slow, no Fusion drive)
+    * Option to change to SSD or add an adapter and NVMe
+  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVzBQm0jPtc
+  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlhMCSb21LA
+  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_CBoeHxjq8
 devices
   * Device 1
-    * Lion OX X 10.7
+    * Lion OS X 10.7
     * CPU:
     * RAM:
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   * Non-booting
   * Unable to re-image any of them via the recovery utility
+  * Create a bootable installer for MacOS https://support.apple.com/en-us/101578
+    * Download DMG file
+    * Write to USB stick using [[https://www.sysgeeker.com/online-help/ultradmg.html|UltraDMG]] (paid product)
+  * Shut down or turn off the Mac
+  * Connect the bootable installer to the Mac
+  * Turn on the Mac, then immediately press and hold the Option (Alt) key
+    * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usKiV91Pa1E
+  * Release the Option key when you see a dark screen showing your bootable volumes, including the bootable installer
+  * Select the bootable installer then click the onscreen arrow (or press Return)
+Notes:
+  * This Mac must be compatible with the macOS that you're installing. If it isn't, it might start up to a circle with a line through it.
+  * Mac must be able to connect to the internet; bootable installer doesn't download macOS, but it does need an internet connection to get firmware and other information for this Mac model