Damaged M2 Mac Mini - Repair + Upgrade
dosdude1
@dosdude1About
Watch my channel to see everything about computers and electronics, such as repairs, mods, system overviews, and reviews.
Latest Posts
Video Description
In this video, I perform some minor board repair, as well as a soldered storage upgrade, to @ActionRetro's M2 Apple Mac Mini. The board only had two very minor issues, though one component was missing. After sourcing the missing component from another board and correcting other minor soldering issues, the board began working perfectly once again. The board is then finished off with an upgrade from a single 256GB NAND storage config, to a dual-NAND 2TB config. For a more in-depth look at the Apple Silicon Mac soldered storage upgrading process, check out my video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrg7nPG6_UU 0:00 Intro 1:29 Inspecting board issues 3:06 Initial board testing 3:55 Repairing board issues 10:25 Post-repair testing 11:54 Going from single-NAND to dual-NAND 13:16 Removing original NAND 16:02 Reballing new NANDs 18:36 Installing new NANDs 20:31 Restoring macOS via DFU mode 22:34 Final testing and conclusion #applesilicon #macmini #repair
You May Also Like
Revive Your Mac Mini
AI-recommended products based on this video

UGREEN USB to USB C Adapter & USB C to USB Adapter Combo 4-Pack, 10Gbps Type-C Converter, Car Charger Compatible with MacBook Pro, iPad Mac mini, iPhone 17/16, Galaxy, PC/Laptop, Hard Drive Enclosure

AC600 Nano USB WiFi Adapter for Desktop PC/Laptop, Dual-Band (5GHz, 2.4GHz) Wireless 802.11ac MU-MIMO Network Adapter for Windows & Mac OS, Mini Travel Size WiFi Dongle

USB-C Portable Monitor - 15.6 Inch FHD HDR FreeSync Zero Frame USB-C Computer Display with Dual Type-C Mini HDMI for Laptop PC Phone Mac Surface Xbox PS5 Switch, with Cover VESA Mountable

TP-Link Mini - AC600 USB 2.0 Wifi Adapter (Archer T2U Nano) - 2.4G/5G Dual Band Wireless Network Adapter for PC Desktop, Mini Travel Size, Supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP, Mac OS 10.9-10.15

Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Touch ID; Sky Blue - English Keyboard

Apple iPad with A16 chip: 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128 GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Silver

Apple iPad with A16 chip: 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 128 GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP Front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life — Blue

Quaker Chewy Quaker Chewy Variety Pack (Chocolatey Chip, Rocky Road, Caramel & Chocolate, Apple Fruit Crumble, Strawberry Fruit Crumble) Granola Bars (60 bars x 24g)

TEAMGROUP Elite DDR4 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) 3200MHz PC4-25600 CL22 Unbuffered Non-ECC 1.2V SODIMM 260-Pin Laptop Notebook PC Computer Memory Module Ram Upgrade - TED416G3200C22DC-S01

【DDR3 RAM Laptop Only】 GIGASTONE 16GB Kit (2x8GB) DDR3/DDR3L 1600MHz (1333MHz) PC3-12800 (PC3-10600) CL11 1.35V/1.5V 2Rx8 SODIMM 204 Pin Unbuffered Non ECC High Performance Notebook Memory Upgrade
![SAMSUNG 990 PRO SSD 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Up to 7,450MB/s, Heat Control, Direct Storage and Memory Expansion, MZ-V9P4T0B/AM [Canada Version]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WuG6lQuDL._AC_UL960_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)
SAMSUNG 990 PRO SSD 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Up to 7,450MB/s, Heat Control, Direct Storage and Memory Expansion, MZ-V9P4T0B/AM [Canada Version]

Outdoorfun 24 in 1 DIY Screwdriver, 2025 Upgrade Magnetic Screwdriver Set, Multifunctional 24 in 1 Magnetic Ratchet Screwdriver Set Toolbox for Household (1set)

JOREST 38Pcs Small Precision Screwdriver Set, Tool Gifts for Men, Christmas Gifts for him with Torx T5, T6, Repair Tool Kit for MacBook, Computer, Laptop, iPhone, PS4 PS5, Xbox, Switch, Glasses

Acer EDA270U Pbmiipx 27" WQHD (2560 x 1440) 1500R Curved Widescreen Gaming Display | AMD FreeSync Premium | 1ms (VRB) | up to 170Hz Refresh | HDR 10 | 2 Speakers | Display Port and HDMI Cable Incl.

Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor - S2725QS - 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) 120Hz 16:9 Display, IPS Panel, AMD FreeSync Premium, sRGB 99%, Integrated Speakers, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, Comfortview Plus - Ash White

Meta Quest Carrying Case for Meta Quest 3/3S - Premium Style and Protection - Fits Headset, Touch Plus Controller, Head Strap, Active Straps, Charging Cable and Adapter 24.2 cm x 32.8 cm x 12.8 cm
![TP-Link USB C To Ethernet Adapter (UE300C) - J45 To USB C [Thunderbolt 3/4 Compatible] Type-C Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter, Compatible With Apple MacBook Pro 2017-2023, MacBook Air, And More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418xZkoG-RL._AC_UY654_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)
TP-Link USB C To Ethernet Adapter (UE300C) - J45 To USB C [Thunderbolt 3/4 Compatible] Type-C Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter, Compatible With Apple MacBook Pro 2017-2023, MacBook Air, And More

Whitebite Pro Upgraded Teeth Whitening Kit with Pens for Sensitive Teeth: Teeth Whitening LED Light, Mouth Tray, Carbamide Peroxide Whitening Gel

Upgraded Teeth Whitening Kit with Pens for Sensitive Teeth: Teeth Whitening LED Light, Mouth Tray, Carbamide Peroxide Whitening Gel

UGREEN USB to USB C Adapter & USB C to USB Adapter Combo 4-Pack, 10Gbps Type-C Converter, Car Charger Compatible with MacBook Pro, iPad Mac mini, iPhone 17/16, Galaxy, PC/Laptop, Hard Drive Enclosure

Laptop Sleeve Case 11–14 Inch MacBook Air MacBook Pro Surface Laptop Dell XPS 13 HP Envy Pavilion Lenovo Yoga Slim IdeaPad Acer Swift Chromebook Samsung Galaxy Book Shockproof Leather Bag Colour Blue

tomtoc 360° Protective Laptop Sleeve for 15-inch MacBook Air M4/A3241 2025, M3/A3114 2024, M2/A2941 2023, 15-inch MacBook Pro A1990 A1707, Dell XPS 15 Plus Laptop, Water-Resistant Computer Case Bag Global Recycled Standard

URVNS 240W USB C Car Charger, Super Fast Charging 4-Ports PD3.1 140W/PD3.0 100W PPS 45W QC65W Type-C Car Adapter for MacBook Pro Laptop iPhone 15 14 Max iPad Samsung Galaxy S24/23/22 Pixel etc

10pcs Joystick Drift Fix Repair Kit for Controller, 3D Analog Joystick Circuit Board Thumbsticks Drift Fix Mod for for, for Series S/X Controller

eXtremeRate Replacement Thumbsticks for Xbox Core Wireless Controller, Joysticks Repair Kit for Xbox Series X/S Controller, Custom Analog Stick Buttons for Xbox One S/X/Elite Controller - Clear Red

eXtremeRate Replacement Thumbsticks for Xbox Core Wireless Controller, Joysticks Repair Kit for Xbox Series X/S Controller, Custom Analog Stick Buttons for Xbox One S/X/Elite - Orange & Black

eXtremeRate Replacement Thumbsticks for Xbox Series X & S Controller, Joysticks Repair Kit for Xbox Wireless Controller, Custom Analog Stick Buttons for Xbox One S/X/Elite Controller - Caution Yellow

UGREEN USB to USB C Adapter & USB C to USB Adapter Combo 4-Pack, 10Gbps Type-C Converter, Car Charger Compatible with MacBook Pro, iPad Mac mini, iPhone 17/16, Galaxy, PC/Laptop, Hard Drive Enclosure

USB-C Portable Monitor - 15.6 Inch FHD HDR FreeSync Zero Frame USB-C Computer Display with Dual Type-C Mini HDMI for Laptop PC Phone Mac Surface Xbox PS5 Switch, with Cover VESA Mountable

Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse, 2.4GHz with USB Mini Receiver, 12-Month Battery Life, 1000 DPI Optical Tracking, Ambidextrous, Compatible with PC, Mac, Laptop - Black



















