Mac mini A1176 Repair London
Repairs, upgrades and data recovery for the Mac mini A1176: Intel Core Solo, Core Duo or Core 2 Duo, sold from 2006 to 2007.
About the Mac mini A1176
The first Intel Mac mini.
The model number is printed on the underside of the Mac mini, in small type around the edge of the base.
| Model number | A1176 |
|---|---|
| Family | Mac mini |
| Sold | 2006–2007 |
| Processor | Intel Core Solo, Core Duo or Core 2 Duo |
| Storage | A 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, which we can swap for an SSD |
| Memory | Standard laptop memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade |
| Security | None (FileVault software encryption if switched on) |
Common Mac mini A1176 faults we repair
- Hard drive failure
- Power supply faults
- Overheating
- Optical drive faults
Every repair starts with a diagnosis, and we give you a fixed price before any work. If the fault is on the logic board, we repair it at component level instead of replacing the whole board.
Data recovery from the A1176
The Mac mini A1176 stores your files on a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, which we can swap for an SSD.
If the Mac has failed but the drive is fine, we take the drive out and copy your files to a new drive. If the drive itself is clicking, slow or not recognised, it goes to our data recovery lab, where we work on it with PC-3000 tools and a clean room.
Upgrades
- SSD upgrade: swapping the hard drive for an SSD is the single best upgrade for this Mac. It starts up and opens apps several times faster.
- Memory: Standard laptop memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade.
Prices
| Repair | Price |
|---|---|
| Logic board repair, non-complex | From £165 + VAT |
| Logic board repair, very complex, such as liquid damage | From £285 + VAT |
For a part for the A1176 not listed here, call 020 7394 2525 and we will price it for you. See the full price list.
Repairs for this model
Logic Board Repair, Screen Repair, Data Recovery, Hard Drive and SSD Upgrade, Liquid Damage Repair, Memory Upgrade
Other models from these years
- A1283 Intel Core 2 Duo, 2009
- A1347 Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i5 or Core i7, 2010–2014
- All Mac mini models
Questions
Where do I find the model number?
The model number is printed on the underside of the Mac mini, in small type around the edge of the base.
Can you get my files off a Mac mini A1176 that will not turn on?
If the Mac has failed but the drive is fine, we take the drive out and copy your files to a new drive. If the drive itself is clicking, slow or not recognised, it goes to our data recovery lab, where we work on it with PC-3000 tools and a clean room.
Is a Mac mini A1176 worth repairing?
It depends what you need it for. Parts for a Mac this age are getting harder to find, so we repair at board level where we can, and we always tell you if the repair is not worth it. We can always recover your files.
Get a quote
Call 020 7394 2525, or fill in the enquiry form. Bring your Mac to 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY, or use our bike and courier collection. We are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.