This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Mac mini (2014), with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a desktop Mac from 2014, identified by model number A1347. The SSD can be replaced but the memory is soldered, so storage is the only upgrade.
- Model number
- A1347
- Model identifier
- Macmini7,1
- Released
- 2014
- Type
- Desktop Mac
- Storage
- Removable Apple-format SSD
- Memory
- Soldered
Repairs we carry out on the Mac mini
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
Memory in the Mac mini is soldered and cannot be upgraded. It is worth knowing this before paying anyone for a memory upgrade.
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 SSD in the Mac mini is a removable Apple-format module and can be replaced with a larger compatible drive.
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.
Notes from the workshop
- 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.
- The 2018 Mac mini pairs soldered, T2-encrypted storage with upgradeable memory; the 2014 model is the reverse, with soldered memory.
Data recovery from the Mac mini
The SSD in the Mac mini is a removable Apple-format module. We read it in an adapter on our own equipment, so data can usually be recovered even when the Mac itself is beyond repair.
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 older Mac mini (2012) and the newer Mac mini (2018). Memory differs: soldered on the Mac mini, SODIMM slots on the Mac mini. Storage differs too: removable Apple-format SSD on the Mac mini, 2.5-inch SATA drive on the Mac mini.
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Mac mini be upgraded?
The Apple-format SSD can be replaced with a larger compatible one. Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded.
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.
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.
Is a 2014 Mac mini still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.