Mac mini M4 Pro storage swap may need a second Mac
A with 512GB of internal is being considered for an upgrade to 2TB. The physical SSD swap is not the concern, because the steps for opening the machine and replacing the part have already been checked.
The problem is the that may be needed after the swap, because that normally requires a second Mac. The practical question is whether the upgrade can be finished without another Mac, or whether the can simply be set up from scratch as a new machine after the drive is replaced.
Key points
- The machine is a with 512GB of internal .
- The intended upgrade is to a 2TB internal drive.
- The physical SSD re steps are already understood.
- The main blocker is not having a second Mac for the .
- One possible idea is to replace the drive and set the up from scratch.