DIY kit upgrades M4 Mac mini SSD for $259, offering faster speeds than Apple’s $800 upgrade.

Upgrading the SSD on an M4 Mac mini is possible with a $259 kit from expandmacmini.com, though not officially supported by Apple. The process, detailed with iFixit’s guide, involves replacing the original SSD and performing a DFU restore. The upgrade boosts read and write speeds to 4GB per second, faster than external drives. While the speed increase may not be noticeable daily, it offers faster performance and convenience over external options. Compared to Apple’s $800 upgrade, this is a cost-effective solution for those comfortable with DIY upgrades.

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