What is in the box, and the 2-year guarantee

In the box

• The SSD module in the capacity you ordered, 1TB or 2TB, tested before it ships.
• Torx T3, T5 and T8: the three sizes the Mac mini M4 uses, from the bottom cover to the module screw.
• An opening pick, for the bottom cover and for lifting the old module.

The module arrives in plain protective packaging. It does not carry our name or logo; the branding you see on this site is not printed on the box. What you receive is the part itself, packed to survive the post. If you have confirmed a base M4 and can arrange a second Mac for the restore, compare the 1TB and 2TB options for your storage needs.

Not in the box, on purpose

• A USB-C cable. Most people own one. A data-capable cable is needed for the DFU restore.
• A second Mac. The restore runs from a second Mac using Finder on macOS 14 or later; see the DFU restore guide.
• Screws. The module is fixed with the screw from your original module, so nothing is left over.

The 2-year guarantee

As a consumer in the EU you have a two-year legal guarantee of conformity from CDCT, the company behind PCB Innovations. If the module is defective, stops working or does not do what we say it does, you are entitled to a repair, a replacement or a refund, and the return is at our cost. Email [email protected] with your order number and a description.

This is the legal guarantee, not a paid warranty, and it is ours, not Apple's. It does not cover damage caused during installation, such as a bent connector or a cracked board from forcing the module. Follow the guide and take your time: the hardware part is not difficult, but it is not to be rushed.

Apple's warranty and the upgrade

Opening the Mac mini and fitting a third-party module does not cancel your rights against Apple as a whole. Apple can decline to repair a fault that the upgrade caused, and it may ask you to refit the original module before service. That is the reason to keep the original module: with it back in place, the machine is as delivered.

If AppleCare matters to you, read its terms before you upgrade. We cannot promise what Apple will do. The EU warranty guide explains the legal guarantee and Apple's terms in full.

Changed your mind: 14 days

You can tell us within 14 days of delivery that you want to withdraw, without giving a reason. Then send the module and included tools back within 14 days. You normally pay the return postage. You may inspect the product as you would in a shop; handling beyond that can reduce the refund. We refund the price and standard outbound shipping within 14 days of your notice, but may wait until we receive the goods or proof you sent them. See the returns page for details.