Do not attempt to power it on under any circumstances. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the Mac mini immediately. Do not attempt to dry it with a hairdryer or place it in rice — neither removes corrosive mineral deposits. Keep it in a dry place and contact us immediately. The faster we begin ultrasonic treatment, the higher the recovery rate.

The Mac mini draws cooling air through ventilation slots. Drinks spilled nearby, cleaning products used around the machine, office water leaks from above, and condensation from poorly positioned air conditioning can all enter through these vents. The Mac mini's small size makes it particularly easy to accidentally knock a drink over near the intake.

Mac mini liquid damage repair ranges from R900 to R2,500 depending on the extent of corrosion and which components are affected. A diagnostic and ultrasonic clean is performed first, after which we confirm the repair scope in writing. You decide whether to proceed before any further work begins.

In most cases yes, particularly on models without T2 or Apple Silicon chip encryption. On Intel models (2012, 2014, 2018 without T2), the SSD or HDD can often be connected to external equipment for recovery. The 2018 Mac mini has a T2 chip which encrypts storage — recovery requires the original board to be restored first.

Sugary drinks (Coke, juice, coffee with sugar/milk) cause the most damage due to highly conductive sugar residue that bridges circuits. Black coffee or tea causes moderate damage with less conductive residue. Tap water contains minerals that leave conductive deposits. All require proper ultrasonic treatment — wiping the board is insufficient.

This is a very common pattern. The machine works initially because the liquid hasn't reached critical circuits yet. As it dries, it leaves conductive mineral deposits that progressively short more circuits. The machine failing days or weeks after a liquid event is corrosion completing its work. Bring it in immediately.

In most cases when liquid damage is treated promptly, yes. When the machine has been wet for weeks or the corrosion has spread extensively, some components may need replacement. We give you a full written assessment after the ultrasonic clean and confirm exactly what is recoverable.

Yes — R300 door-to-door collection across Gauteng. Keep the machine powered off and disconnected until our courier arrives. WhatsApp us on 078 742 4769 to arrange urgent pickup.

It may be — but the prognosis worsens with time. Corrosion progresses continuously on an untreated board. iAssist has recovered Mac minis that sat wet for extended periods, but some components may now need replacement that would have been avoidable with prompt treatment. Bring it in for assessment — we will tell you honestly what is recoverable.

Yes — bring the power cable as well. We test the PSU separately from the logic board as part of the liquid damage assessment, since liquid can enter through rear vents and affect PSU components independently of the board. Keep the machine unplugged until you hand it over.