We repair and upgrade the Mac mini (2010-2012) at our workshop in Bermondsey, from power and start-up faults to storage upgrades and data recovery. It is a desktop Mac from 2012, identified by model number A1347. Parts are matched to the exact chassis, so the model number matters when we quote.
- Model number
- A1347
- Released
- 2012
- Type
- Desktop Mac
- Storage
- 2.5-inch SATA drive
- Memory
- SODIMM slots
Mac mini repairs and upgrades
Power supply repair
A mini PC that shows no signs of life often has a failed external power adapter. We test with a known-good adapter before looking at the board.
Memory upgrade
Most configurations of the Mac mini have SODIMM memory slots, so memory can be increased. We check what is fitted and the maximum the board supports.
macOS reinstall and repair
We reinstall macOS and migrate your data. Apple no longer offers the latest macOS for this Mac, so we install the newest version it supports.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Mac mini uses a 2.5-inch SATA drive. Replacing a hard drive with an SSD is the biggest speed improvement available for a machine of this age.
Price confirmed before work starts
We also carry out logic board repair, overheating and fan repair, macOS reinstallation on the Mac mini, along with no-picture and no-boot diagnosis, port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement and data transfer to a new PC.
What we see on the bench
- The 2018 Mac mini pairs soldered, T2-encrypted storage with upgradeable memory; the 2014 model is the reverse, with soldered memory.
- Apple silicon Mac mini models have both storage and memory on the logic board.
- The power supply is internal, so a mini that is completely dead may need a power supply and not a logic board.
Data recovery from the Mac mini
The Mac mini has a 2.5-inch drive that we remove and image on our own equipment. If the drive is clicking or was dropped, stop powering it on: each attempt can do more damage.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Mac mini sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Mac mini range are the newer Mac mini (2014). Memory differs: SODIMM slots on the Mac mini, soldered on the Mac mini. Storage differs too: 2.5-inch SATA drive on the Mac mini, removable Apple-format SSD on the Mac mini. It is the earliest model of the range that we list.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Mac mini be upgraded?
The 2.5-inch drive can be replaced with an SSD. Memory is in slots on most configurations and can be increased.
My Mac mini will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Can you upgrade the graphics card in a Mac mini?
In most cases, yes. We first check the power supply, the physical space and any manufacturer-specific connectors, then fit and test the card.
How much does it cost to repair a Mac mini?
Price confirmed before work starts. The exact figure depends on the part your machine needs, and we confirm it before any work starts.