Mac mini, M2 and M2 Pro (A2686 and A2816) repair

A2686 and A2816 are the Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro chips. They are reliable little machines; what reaches us is usually power or port trouble.

• Model number A2686 and A2816
• Sold 2023 to 2024
• Where to find the number On the underside, around the edge of the black base: "Model A2686" (M2) or "Model A2816" (M2 Pro).

Faults we repair on the A2686 and A2816

• No power. Power supply or logic board.
• No picture. HDMI or Thunderbolt video output.
• Ports not working. The M2 Pro has four Thunderbolt ports, the M2 two.
• Surge damage. After a power cut or lightning; board-level repair.
• Runs hot and loud. Dust in the fan.

Good to know about this model

A Mac mini that will not show a picture is very often a cable, adapter or monitor setting. Try a different cable and port before bringing it in.

Price and booking

A bench diagnostic is £54, deducted from the repair if you go ahead. You get the price before any work starts. Walk in Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm, or send an enquiry to arrange a courier collection.