https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/6088/Is+There+a+Way+to+Increase+The+V-RAM+Above+256MB
SOLVED: Is There a Way to Increase The V-RAM Above 256MB - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
This model uses a GeForce 9400M that shares memory with the system. I have not found where that could be upgraded, but:... - Mac mini Model A1283
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/7528/Can+I+use+Mac+Mini+as+a+portal+for+Time+Machine
SOLVED: Can I use Mac Mini as a portal for Time Machine? - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
I've not tried this myself as I use a directly connected external drive for Time Machine, but apparently you can use a remotely mounted drive for TM backup see...
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/231873/HD+that+fit+2009+Mac+Mini+Model+A1283+in+need+7200rpm
SOLVED: HD that fit 2009 Mac Mini Model A1283 in need 7200rpm - Mac Mini Model A1283 - iFixit
here's the replacement guide with links to 7200 listed under relevant parts: Mac mini Model A1283 Hard Drive Replacement You can also consider a SSHD hybrid...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/89692/No+startup+chime-audio+greyed+out+on+late+2009+Mac+mini
No startup chime/audio greyed out on late 2009 Mac mini? - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
On my late 2009 Mac mini (Lion 10.7.4) the audio is randomly greyed out without any startup chime. In System Preferences/Sound/Output, no audio output device...
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Mac mini Model A1283 questions - Where Are the Power Pads on Mac mini Model A1283? - Why is my Mac mini not power on - How do you factory reset it - Upgrading...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/7635/Can+I+use+my+MacBook+keyboard+and+trackpad+with+my+Mac+Mini
SOLVED: Can I use my MacBook keyboard and trackpad with my Mac Mini? - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
Sure, just use screen sharing. - Mac mini Model A1283
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/7797/Will+the+fan+of+a+A1176+fit+on+a+A1283+Model
SOLVED: Will the fan of a A1176 fit on a A1283 Model? - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
Sorry for the delay! Unfortunately, the fan from the A1176 models has a standard "4-wall" connector, and the fan from the A1283 models has a JST "3-wall"...
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Mac mini Model A1283 questions - Mac Mini only runs 1.5 gigabit on SSD - Is There a Way to Increase The V-RAM Above 256MB - How can I get this connector? - How...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/23015/Kingston+HyperX+4GB+(2x2GB)+DDR3+1066+SO-DIMM+(RAM)
SOLVED: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1066 SO-DIMM (RAM) - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
If you read the users rating and review of the RAM he tried 3 different kits which all failed mem tests and wreaked havoc in his system. Some of the tets were...
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/12484/Raptor+HD+replacement+for+Mac+Mini+Server
SOLVED: Raptor HD replacement for Mac Mini Server? - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
The mac mini uses a 2.5'' harddrive. I don't know of any WD Raptor drives in the 2.5" form factor. The other concern here is heat and power usage. WD Raptor...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/8259/How+to+achieve+perfect+output+resolution+to+TV
How to achieve perfect output resolution to TV? - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
So, my Panasonic 42" Plasma will do 720p and I have my Mac Mini hooked up and ready to go. The Snow Leopard 720p preset looks great except the menu bar at the...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/85996/Overheating,+fan+not+spinning.+Replace+fan
SOLVED: Overheating, fan not spinning. Replace fan? - Mac mini Model A1283 - iFixit
If the fan makes a strange noise it's probably catching and not spinning freely on the bearings. You may be able to fix it yourself by cleaning some dust and...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/252469/Mac+Mini+only+runs+1.5+gigabit+on+SSD
SOLVED: Mac Mini only runs 1.5 gigabit on SSD - Mac Mini Model A1283 - iFixit
Thanks @Dan for your suggestions. Sorry i did not accept your answer since I solved it myself. From my experience the NVidia SATA controller is not easy to...