If your Mac mini M1 & M2 needs data recovery, our London technicians can help, usually with a quote on the same day you bring it in.
Storage on these Mac minis is soldered and encrypted by the chip. Recovery requires repairing the original board. We do that in-house, often starting with the power supply, which is a common failure.
The M1 and M2 Mac mini power supply is internal. A failed supply is a common reason a mini looks dead, and it’s a quicker fix than a board repair.
About this model: The M1 and M2 Mac mini (A2348, A2686, A2816) use the classic silver enclosure with an internal power supply. They’re very reliable.
Signs it needs data recovery
- Mac mini won’t start
- Power surge
- Board fault
- Accidental deletion
How we do it
Recovery here is really a board repair with a different goal. We only need the Mac working long enough to unlock the encrypted storage and copy everything to a new drive.
Typical recoveries include Photos libraries, Mail archives, music collections, business documents and creative projects from Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro or Adobe apps.
At a glance
| Years | 2020–2023 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M1, M2 or M2 Pro |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board |
| Memory | Unified memory inside the chip package (not upgradeable) |
| Power / charging | Internal mains power supply |
Before you bring it in
Check iCloud, Time Machine and any external drives first: you may have more backed up than you think. Then bring the Mac in with a short list of the files you need most, plus your login password.
Which model do you have?
This page covers the Mac mini M1, M2 & M2 Pro (2020–2023) (Macmini9,1 / Mac14,3 / Mac14,12; A2348, A2686, A2816). Open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. The model details are also printed on the underside. 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.
Do I pay if you can’t fix it?
No. If the repair isn’t possible, you don’t pay for it, and the free initial assessment costs nothing.
Book a repair
Call us on 020 7394 2528 or email info@mac-repair.london to arrange a time to drop it off.