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		rfgmendoza on Aug 1, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hacker mods an M1 Mac mini to receive power over E... i would actually like being able to power my mac mini with just a usb-c dock like a macbook

xp84 on Aug 2, 2023 | [–]

I have been thinking it would be cool to just salvage a functional MacBook Air motherboard from a “broken” device. install that in a small case, 3D print an IO shield, and you have what you’re looking for!

robertoandred on Aug 1, 2023 | [–]

Might be too easy to disconnect compared to a regular power cable.

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