Apple’s Latest Mac Mini Teardown Videos Show Significant Changes in the Internals

Apple‘s new Mac mini brought a much-needed upgrade to a powerful, compact device that is perfect for users who need a high-performance desktop computer in a small form factor. The latest iteration of the Mac mini comes with the option of Apple M2 and Apple M2 Pro SoCs, which offer improved performance and efficiency over the previous generation Apple M1 SoC.

Teardown videos of the M2 and M2 Pro versions of the device have now appeared online. The videos show that the Mac mini is just as easy to take apart as before. The process involves removing the plastic plate on the bottom of the device, which reveals the Wi-Fi antenna and fan module. These components remain unchanged from the Apple M1 edition. The heatsink also appears unchanged on models powered by the Apple M2. Conversely, versions equipped with the Apple M2 Pro ship with a longer heatsink and a larger logic board.

The main difference between the Mac mini machines with Apple M1 and Apple M2 Pro SoCs is the size of the logic board and the heatsink. The Apple M2 Pro models have larger logic boards, which allow for more powerful components, such as more RAM and storage. They also have a longer heatsink, which helps dissipate heat more efficiently.

The teardown also shows that the Apple M2 generation models ship with 256 GB SSD modules, instead of two 128 GB modules as found on the Apple M1 models. This change results in 30-50% slower read and write speeds for SKUs equipped with 256 GB of storage. However, purchasing a model with 512 GB of storage resolves this shortcoming.

Overall, the new Mac mini is a powerful and versatile device that offers improved performance and efficiency over the previous generation. Its compact size and easy disassembly make it a great choice for users who need a high-performance desktop computer in a small form factor.

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