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Apple Mac mini M2 (2023) enclosure
197 × 197 × 35.8 mm; 1.4 kg aluminum unibody. Proprietary M2 mini board, internal fan/thermal assembly and built-in PSU; Thunderbolt 4/HDMI/Ethernet rear layout, no standard board fit.
VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: M2 and M2 Pro 2023 variants share outer footprint but differ in internal board/port and thermal details. Record EMC identifier before ordering parts.
Mechanical specifications and fit
| Catalog identity / revision | Apple Mac mini M2 (2023) enclosure |
|---|---|
| Dimensions / construction | 197 × 197 × 35.8 mm; 1.4 kg aluminum unibody. |
| Drive bays / storage | No serviceable drive bay; storage is integrated flash on logic board. |
| Board, system and compatibility | Proprietary M2 mini board, internal fan/thermal assembly and built-in PSU; Thunderbolt 4/HDMI/Ethernet rear layout, no standard board fit. |
| Revision / service note | M2 and M2 Pro 2023 variants share outer footprint but differ in internal board/port and thermal details. Record EMC identifier before ordering parts. |
Preservation and installation notes
Identify the exact service tag or machine-type/model and preserve its board, thermal module, adapter, antenna and mounting hardware as a matched system.
- Photograph the complete model label, assembly revision and option identifiers before opening; keep matching covers, brackets, shields, trays and fasteners together.
- An office mini-PC enclosure is not a generic motherboard case; use only the documented model/revision parts and specified power adapter.
Manufacturer manuals and model-specific sources
- Apple Mac mini M2 (2023) enclosure manufacturer specifications / product referenceModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.
- Apple Mac mini M2 (2023) enclosure manual and service documentationModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.
Where normalized dimensions or option-specific limits are not published, the record states that limitation rather than asserting a generic fit. Verify the cited manual revision against the specimen.