Add ssd to mac mini

Hi guys I'd want eventually add a new ssd to my mac mini late 2012 (base version) and can i ask apple to do that paying their service or i have to do it myself?
can i bring an ssd to an apple store (i was going to buy a samsung 840 evo 500 gb ssd)and ask them to install it into my mac mini?and eventually the cost for that?
thanx

Don't think an Apple Store will do that work, but if you call around you might find an Authorized Apple Service Provider that will. see > Apple - Find Locations
In addition to the OWC DIY video's, see > Mac Mini Late 2012 Repair - iFixit

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This is helpful man, really appreciate it!
Now i need not worry about the fusion thingy part!
However, I still need some wise knowledge about my result Mac Mini set-up.
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SSD upgrade Mac Mini 5,2. Preparation of SSD prior to installation

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