Mac mini A2816 Repair London
Repairs, upgrades and data recovery for the Mac mini A2816: Apple M2 Pro, sold in 2023.
About the Mac mini A2816
The M2 Pro Mac mini from 2023.
The model number is printed on the underside of the Mac mini, in small type around the edge of the base.
| Model number | A2816 |
|---|---|
| Family | Mac mini |
| Sold | 2023 |
| Processor | Apple M2 Pro |
| Storage | Soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the Apple silicon chip, so data recovery depends on getting the logic board working |
| Memory | Built into the Apple silicon chip package, so it can't be upgraded |
| Security | Secure Enclave in the Apple chip |
Common Mac mini A2816 faults we repair
- No power
- Port faults
- Fan faults
- Data recovery from a dead board
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 A2816
The Mac mini A2816 has its storage soldered to the logic board and encrypted by the Apple silicon chip, so data recovery depends on getting the logic board working.
The encryption keys live inside the chip, so the files cannot be read from the storage chips on their own. We repair the board at component level, 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: Built into the Apple silicon chip package, so it can't be upgraded.
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 A2816 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
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 A2816 that will not turn on?
The encryption keys live inside the chip, so the files cannot be read from the storage chips on their own. We repair the board at component level, start the Mac, and copy your data off. We will need your login password.
Is a Mac mini A2816 worth repairing?
Yes. A Mac mini A2816 is a recent Mac, and a component-level board repair costs far less than a new logic board or a new Mac.
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.