Mac Repair London carries out data recovery on the Mac mini (2018) from our Central London workshop, for home users and businesses.
The 2018 Mac mini’s SSD is soldered and encrypted by the T2 chip, so recovery depends on getting the original board working. We repair boards in-house to recover data.
The 2018 Mac mini was popular as a server. If it was running a RAID or shared volumes, tell us how it was set up so we can rebuild it correctly.
About this model: The 2018 space grey Mac mini (A1993) has Intel processors, the T2 security chip, soldered storage and socketed SO-DIMM memory. It was sold until 2023, so plenty are still in service.
Signs it needs data recovery
- Mac mini won’t start
- T2 boot failure
- Power surge
- Accidental deletion
How we do it
There’s no drive to remove: the storage is encrypted and tied to this Mac’s own chip. So we repair the logic board or power supply to the point where the Mac starts, then copy your data off.
We recover documents, photos, video, Mail, Photos and iTunes/Music libraries, and project files from apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic and Adobe Creative Cloud.
At a glance
| Years | 2018–2023 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3/i5/i7, T2 |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | Socketed, upgradeable |
| Power / charging | Internal mains power supply |
Before you bring it in
Don’t run disk repair tools or reinstall macOS, as both can overwrite what we’re trying to save. Note which files matter most and bring your login password, which the encrypted storage needs.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the Mac mini space grey (2018) (Macmini8,1; A1993). The model is listed under Apple menu > About This Mac and printed on the base of the unit. Not sure? Bring it in and we’ll identify it for you.
Price
Logical data recovery from £150 + VAT; physical recovery from damaged drives from £350 + VAT. All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
Can you take the drive out and read it in another computer?
Not on this model. The storage is encrypted with keys held by the Mac’s own security hardware, so it can only be read through the original board. That’s why we repair the board rather than replace it.
How much does it cost?
See the price section above. We always quote before starting, and if we can’t fix it, you don’t pay for the repair.
Book a repair
For a free, no-obligation quote, call 020 7394 2528 or email info@mac-repair.london.