Mac Studio (2022) Repair

The Mac Studio was announced on March 8th, 2022, and released on March 18th alongside the new Studio Display. In a return-to-form for the Mac family, the Mac Studio offers a 9.5 cm × 19.7 cm × 19.7 cm extruded aluminum casing, plenty of front and rear ports, and some much-appreciated modular storage; however, it’s not determined whether the storage can be upgraded.

The Mac Studio currently comes in two variants: the base model, which features a 10-core CPU, 24-Core GPU, and 16-Core Neural Engine, with 32 GB unified memory and 512 GB SSD storage ($1,999); or the upgraded model, which features a 20-core CPU, 48-Core GPU, 32-Core Neural Engine, with 64 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD storage ($3,999).

Regardless of the model, it’s important to note that the Mac Studio’s RAM is soldered to the motherboard, making upgrades impossible.

The Mac Studio looks like a Mac mini but is 2-3 times as tall. The compact desktop features two forward-facing USB-C ports and an SD card slot. The rear has four Thunderbolt 4 ports, ethernet, USB-A, HDMI, and even a headphone jack.

The Mac Studio (2022) can me identified my model number A2615, which is printed on the bottom cover, along with the serial number.

Size and Weight:

• 3.7 in (9.5 cm) x 7.7 in (19.7 cm) x 7.7 in (19.7 cm)
• Weight (M1 Max): 5.9 lbs (2.7 kg)
• Weight (M1 Ultra): 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg)

Processor:

• M1 Ultra Configurable Up to 20-cores
• M1 Max Configurable Up to 10-cores

Memory:

• 32, 64, 128 GBs RAM
  • It’s important to get enough RAM at checkout because it’s soldered to the motherboard.

Storage:

• M1 Max: 512 GB SSD
• M1 Ultra: 1 TB SSD

Wireless Connectivity:

• 802.11ax (Wi-FI 6)
• Bluetooth 5.0
• 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb, and 10Gb Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)

Graphics And Video:

• M1 ultra: 48 Core GPU Configurable to a 64-core GPU
• M1 Max : 24 Core GPU Configurable to a 32-core GPU

Audio:

• Built-in speaker
• 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones
• HDMI port supports multichannel audio output

Ports:

• Back:
  • 4x Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • 1x 10GB Ethernet port
  • 2x USB-A ports
  • 1x HDMI port
  • 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Power socket (IEC C5)
• Front (M1 Max):
  • 2x USB-C ports
  • SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
• Front (M1 Ultra):
  • 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • SDXC card slot (UHS-II)

Electrical and Operating Requirements:

• Line voltage: 100–240V AC
• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
• Maximum continuous power: 370W
• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
• Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° C)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
• Operating altitude: tested up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters)

• The Verge Review
• Wikipedia: Mac Studio
• Official Technical Specifications