Mac mini A1993 Repair London
Repairs, upgrades and data recovery for the Mac mini A1993: Intel Core i3, i5 or i7, sold in 2018.
About the Mac mini A1993
The space grey Intel Mac mini with the T2 chip.
The model number is printed on the underside of the Mac mini, in small type around the edge of the base.
| Model number | A1993 |
|---|---|
| Family | Mac mini |
| Sold | 2018 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the Apple T2 chip, so data recovery depends on getting the logic board working |
| Memory | Standard memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade in the workshop |
| Security | Apple T2 security chip |
Common Mac mini A1993 faults we repair
- No-power faults
- Overheating
- Data recovery through T2 board repair
- Port 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 A1993
The Mac mini A1993 has its storage soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the Apple T2 chip, so data recovery depends on getting the logic board working.
The T2 chip ties the encryption to that one logic board, so the files cannot be read anywhere else. We find and fix the fault on the board, start the Mac, and copy your data off. We will need your login password.
Upgrades
- Storage: not upgradeable in the usual way, because it is fixed to the board. Ask us whether a chip-level upgrade is possible.
- Memory: Standard memory sticks (SO-DIMM), which we can upgrade in the workshop.
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 A1993 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
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 A1993 that will not turn on?
The T2 chip ties the encryption to that one logic board, so the files cannot be read anywhere else. We find and fix the fault on the board, start the Mac, and copy your data off. We will need your login password.
Is a Mac mini A1993 worth repairing?
Usually, yes. Board-level repair keeps the cost well below a replacement board, and it is often the only way to get your files back.
Do you need my password?
Yes, for data recovery and for testing after a repair. The storage on this Mac is encrypted, and your login password is what unlocks it. You can enter it on the booking form; we keep it encrypted and delete it when the job is finished.
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.