Powerless Macs Strike Again: Mac Mini M2 Bricking Issues Hit the Apple Scene
Mac Minis from Apple are transforming into ornate, inoperable blocks, yet a solution is found.
Skip the Xbox 360's infamous "red ring of death" and the PS5's system update fiasco; it's the Mac Mini's turn to grab the tech world's attention, and, sadly, it's not for good reasons. This time, Apple’s in the hot seat as some specific Mac Mini models face random power failures.
Fret not if you're clutching a MacBook or an iPhone; you're good. The trouble lies with select Mac Mini models.
According to recent reports from Mac Rumors, Mac Mini models packing the M2 chipset have been experiencing unexpected shutdowns.
Luckily, the fix has a beacon of hope on the horizon.
Let's dive in and learn what's happening with your Mac Mini M2.
The Issue
Some Apple Mac Mini models sporting the M2 chipset have suffered a critical power malfunction, preventing them from booting up.
Not every impacted Mac Mini M2 unit is to blame; Apple launched these models in January 2023, but only devices manufactured between June 16, 2024, and November 23, 2024, have been causing problems.
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If your Mac Mini can't seem to turn on or if you suspect it might belong to the buggy batch, don't panic!
There's a solution, and best of all, it's free.
The Solution
Apple has initiated a global repair program for the affected Mac Mini devices. To get yours fixed, simply hand it over to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple Store location for repair.
To figure out if your Mac Mini is eligible for the repair program, simply input its serial number into the search bar on the dedicated Apple Support page.
Since Apple is footing the bill for this fix, you can breathe a sigh of relief—no need to transform your dead Mac Mini M2 into a modern art sculpture (unless, of course, you want to).
Even if your Mac Mini M2 is still powering on, it might need repair due to the hardware issue affecting this batch of Mac Minis. So, if you suspect your device may be faulty, ensure it gets a proper check-up.
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-The Mac Mini's turn in the tech world isn't pleasant, as some models with the M2 chipset are facing random power failures.- Not all Mac Mini M2 units are affected; the issue seems to be limited to devices manufactured between June 16, 2024, and November 23, 2024.- Apple has initiated a global repair program for the affected Mac Mini devices, offering free repairs via Apple Authorized Service Providers or Apple Store locations.- To check if your Mac Mini is eligible for the repair program, input its serial number into the designated Apple Support page's search bar.- If your Mac Mini can't seem to turn on or you suspect it might be from the problematic batch, don't panic – Apple is footing the bill for the fix.- Even if your Mac Mini M2 is still powering on, consider getting it checked, as it might need repair due to the hardware issue affecting this batch of Mac Minis.
