I bought my Mac Mini during the pandemic and it recently had a motherboard failure. I'm really worried about my data since that's where I had everything organized. Is there any hope for retrieving my files?
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It's really important to back up your data regularly, but I totally get that it can slip your mind. If your Mac Mini's motherboard is fried, it doesn’t necessarily mean your data is gone forever! You might still be able to recover your files, especially if you can get the hard drive out and connect it to another machine. Just check if it's functioning first.
I feel you on the backup situation! It's a bummer when backups fail, especially when you're about to get a new hard drive. If you had any plans for a backup before it fried, definitely pursue recovery options; don’t lose hope just yet! Just remember to set up a new backup once you’re back on track.
What specific model do you have? Some models are easier to recover from than others. I know it’s frustrating when backups fail, but maybe consider a data recovery service if your drive is intact. They can often retrieve files even from damaged drives!
That’s true! Even if it’s disorganized, you could always copy what you can find onto a new device. Just be careful when accessing the drive.