DesktopMac mini•2011

Mac mini (Mid 2011)

The Mac mini Mid 2011 featured Sandy Bridge processors, user-upgradeable RAM, and a Thunderbolt port in the compact unibody aluminum design.

Model: A1347

EMC: 2442

57 parts available

Easy, Beginner Friendly

Key Specifications

Intel Core i5/i7 (Sandy Bridge)

2GB–8GB DDR3 (user-upgradeable)

500GB HDD

Intel HD Graphics 3000

Thunderbolt 1, HDMI, USB 2.0

Common Repairs

1RAM upgrade

2Hard drive/SSD upgrade

3Fan replacement

4Power supply repair

5Logic board replacement

Available Parts (57)

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Safety Precautions

• Always disconnect power and discharge the battery before beginning any repair.
• Use an anti-static wrist strap (ESD) to prevent electrostatic damage to components.
• Keep screws organized by step, magnetic project mats are highly recommended.
• Never force connectors. Use a spudger to gently lift ZIF, FPC, and board-to-board connectors.
• If your Mac has a swollen battery, do not attempt removal yourself, contact a professional.

Model Identification

Model Number(s)

A1347

EMC Number(s)

2442

Order Number(s)

MC815LL/AMC816LL/A

Identifier(s)

Macmini5,1Macmini5,2

Product Line

Mac mini

Year

2011

Essential Tools

Pentalobe P5 screwdriver (1.2mm)
Torx T3, T4, T5, T6 screwdrivers
Phillips #00 screwdriver
Spudger (nylon)
Suction cup(s)
Anti-static wrist strap (ESD)
Tweezers (angled)
Guitar picks / opening picks
Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Thermal paste (Arctic MX-4 or equivalent)

Need Professional Help?

Our Apple Certified Technicians can handle any Mac mini (Mid 2011) repair. Free diagnostics, 1-year warranty on all parts.

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) repair questions answered

The Mac mini (Mid 2011) dates to 2011 as model A1347 and Apple publishes an official service manual for it, which is the document referenced on this page. We list 57 service parts for this model, and every part we fit is a genuine Apple part. Our work is covered for one year on brand new parts and 180 days on pre-owned parts and board-level repairs. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and you can also book a mail-in repair from anywhere in the country.

What are the model numbers for the Mac mini (Mid 2011)?

The Mac mini (Mid 2011) dates to 2011 and carries model number A1347, with the internal identifier Macmini5,1, Macmini5,2. You can confirm yours from the Apple menu, About This Mac, or by reading the tiny model number printed on the base. Quoting that number when ordering parts is the only reliable way to avoid a part that looks right but does not fit, since Apple ships several variants that look identical.

Can the storage or memory in a Mac mini (Mid 2011) be upgraded?

The Mac mini (Mid 2011) is an Intel Mac from before Apple soldered everything down, so on many configurations the storage and sometimes the memory can be upgraded, and an SSD upgrade is often the single most transformative repair on a machine of this age.

What are the most common repairs on the Mac mini (Mid 2011)?

The jobs we see most on the Mac mini (Mid 2011) are ram upgrade, hard drive/ssd upgrade, fan replacement, power supply repair. Apple rates this model's service difficulty as easy, and we diagnose every machine on a bench supply and under a microscope before quoting, so you get a fixed price for the actual fault rather than a guess. Diagnosis is free.

Do you use genuine parts and what warranty comes with a Mac mini (Mid 2011) repair?

Every part we fit is a genuine Apple part, which keeps features like True Tone and the factory calibration working correctly. Brand new parts carry a one-year warranty, and pre-owned parts and board-level repairs carry 180 days. We are in Tampa, walk-ins are welcome with no appointment, and we repair machines mailed in from anywhere in the country.

If your Mac mini (Mid 2011) will not power on or was hit by liquid, it needs a board-level diagnosis rather than a parts swap. Call us on (813) 444-5595 and we will tell you what we are seeing before any work starts.