Mac Repair London carries out logic board repair on the Mac mini (2018) from our London workshop, for home users and businesses.
The 2018 Mac mini has its SSD soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the T2 chip, so the data can only be read on this board. If the board fails, repairing it is the route back to your files.
We see power faults after surges, T2 start-up problems and heat damage from years of use. We test the internal power supply first, because it’s a separate part and a simpler fix, then work on the board at component level if that’s where the fault is.
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 logic board repair
- No power
- Stuck at start-up or won’t boot
- Fans running at full speed
- Dead after a power cut or surge
How we do it
Our logic board work is component-level. We inspect the board under a microscope, measure the power rails, use thermal imaging to find shorts, and work from the board schematics to identify the exact failed component. We then replace that component by micro-soldering rather than swapping the whole board.
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
Bring the power cable. Note whether you see any lights, hear the fans or get a start-up chime, and whether there was a power cut or surge before it stopped working. Remember that a replacement board would mean losing the data on this model.
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
Logic board repair for this model is £450 + VAT. The initial assessment and advice are free, as long as we don't need to open your Mac. If a technician needs to open it and spend time diagnosing the fault, or you need a report for an insurance claim, it is booked in as a diagnostic at £45 + VAT (£54). All prices are subject to inspection, and nothing is done without your approval.
Questions we’re often asked
Why not just replace the whole board?
A new or refurbished board usually costs far more than a component repair, and on this model it would also mean losing the data stored on the original board.
Do I pay if you can’t fix it?
Not for the repair. If it can’t be fixed, you don’t pay for it.
Book a repair
Call us on 020 7394 2528 or email info@mac-repair.london to arrange a time to drop it off.
Book online
Fill in our online booking form and you get your job number by email straight away. Not sure what you need? Call 020 7394 2528 for free advice.