Expand Mac mini dismantled the new Mac mini M6 and M5 Pro and found that both machines have their NAND flash soldered directly to the logic board, eliminating the removable SSD module that some previous models used. The physical teardown shows no slot or replaceable M.2-style module and very little extra room inside, repeating the soldered storage approach used on M1-M3 models. Because of that hardware change, Expand Mac mini’s aftermarket removable SSD modules are incompatible with M6 and M5 Pro units, and the company now judges formal support for those models unlikely unless an unforeseen internal revision appears.
The teardown confirms a clear practical takeaway for buyers and upgrade-seekers: owners of Mac mini M4 or M4 Pro are unaffected and can continue to use Expand Mac mini’s modules, but M6 and M5 Pro customers should not purchase those modules because they will not fit. The company plans to keep searching for any possible opening or design variation that would restore compatibility and will announce any change, but for now the soldered NAND design closes this upgrade path.
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