Apple launched the new M4 Mac mini with a complete redesign a few weeks ago, and we now have one of the first teardowns of the machine, showcasing what changes the company has implemented on the inside. iFixit is known for its in-depth teardown of Apple and products from other companies and provides how well it is designed for repairability. Apple has greatly reduced the size and overall footprint of the M4 Mac mini, so it will be interesting to see how the teardown goes.
iFixit gives a 7 out of 10 repairability score to the redesigned M4 Mac mini
As mentioned, the M4 Mac mini’s size has been dramatically reduced on all four sides, measuring only 5 inches by 5 inches. This means that the components inside the device will be packed densely inside the housing, possibly making it difficult for repairers to get in. The previous model had a lot of empty space on the inside, but this time, the company not only improved the external chassis but also enhanced the thermal design.
It can be seen on the M4 Mac mini teardown that the power supply module is situated at the top of the machine, similar to the HomePod. Since the power supply takes a lot of space, it could be one of the reasons how the company shrunk the size down to a few inches without touching the performance aspect of the device. The fan is situated in the middle of the device, which takes air from its surroundings and keeps the device cool as the hot air exits through the bottom of the machine.
The thermal solution adopted is quite different from what we have seen before in Apple products, but…
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