2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System (DDR2 PC2-5300, NON-ECC, )

by Crucial

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• ASIN: B000KBB76U
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 1, 2004

Product Description

Bad memory can cause anything from annoying error messages to complete system failures. Why risk it with cheap "mystery" memory? When you buy memory from Crucial, you're buying the same high-quality memory that leading computer manufacturers install in the systems they sell. In fact, because Crucial is a division of Micron, one of the world's largest DRAM manufacturers, chances are good that you have their memory in your system right now. While the "other guys" might claim to manufacture memory, they really just assemble modules out of chips made by someone else. Some don't have first-class assembly procedures, and some even use chips that failed to meet computer manufacturer's stringent testing requirements. Crucial memory goes through much more rigorous testing procedures than many other brands of memory. Some memory assemblers choose to accept a certain "defect rate" because it's cheaper to deal with returns than to test every part they sell. That may help their bottom line, but it's sure a pain in the neck if you're one of the customers who ends up with a bad module. That's why Crucial thoroughly tests EVERY module they sell and put their name only on the ones that meet their strict standards. You might expect memory this good to cost a lot more, but you'd be wrong. As an online memory upgrade provider selling directly from the manufacturer, Crucial memory is often available at lower prices than lower-quality modules.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still working just fine, June 26, 2007

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Russael BK Johanys (Seoul, Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System (DDR2 PC2-5300, NON-ECC, ) (Personal Computers)

I just updated my memory on my new mac mini 1.66 from 516 MB to 2 GB. Of course the Crucial memory is a lot cheaper than buying it installed. (Half when I bought.) I found the instructions for breaking the machine apart and replacing the memory here: [...]. I'm not a computer repair type person, and I had to do the installation twice. Be warned that it's not as simple as slipping the cover off, taking out the old memory boards, and installing the new. No, after taking the cover off, you have to remove an antenna, unplug a cable, unscrew 4 screws and lift off the CD drive, then the memory location is exposed. Also, be careful to seat the new boards fully. That was my problem. After my first attempt my computer registered only 1 GB, when I'd installed 2 GB. I started over, reseated the two boards and put the machine back together and booted and I had 2 GB! The instructions say use a putty knife to pry the cover off but I used a thin-bladed dinner knife. Worked fine. Don't do one side then the other; instead slip the knife in one side and move it around an inch or two at a time to the other side. You also need a jeweler's phillips head, and needle nose pliers and flashlight helped. All stuff I had at home. I used a touch of dry bar soap to attach the screws to the phillips head while lowering them back in to their grooves. I give the product 4 stars for now. After using it a while, I'll know if it's a 5. Good luck!

8 Feb 07 - It's a 5! (But you can't change the original rating, it appears.)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Defective product, terrible customer service., August 28, 2008

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scottman (Earth) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 2GB kit (1GBx2) Upgrade for a Apple Mac mini (Intel Core Duo - 1.66GHz) System (DDR2 PC2-5300, NON-ECC, ) (Personal Computers)

I was very impressed at how fast my initial order shipped. I found installing to be not nearly as scary as all the websites said it would be. I turned on my Mac, and all seemed well. Within an hour it was clear that something was wrong as my comp would restart randomly when I used memory intensive applications like photo editing software. A little research led me to "defective RAM". I played around, made sure it was properly installed, it was. I put my old RAM back and my problem was solved confirming it was defective RAM. Ok. These things happen.

I went to Crucial's website to get the required RMA number. Took three days to get. Mailed it back. Three days later got an Email saying they had received my RMA and were processing my exchange. Fair enough. It has now been ten days, and they still have not shipped me any replacement RAM. I emailed Crucial and they haven't even bothered to respond.

I recommend going for that upgrade, its not that hard to install. Just get a brand other than Crucial unless you don't mind risking a long wait to get what you paid for. So far its been over three weeks, with no word, and no response to my email.