Is it possible to purchase the Mac Mini hardware without the case to integrate into an assembly? There is a lot of open space in the case and it does not fit inside our current device envelope. Is it possible to buy the hardware alone and integrate into an assembly?
It's an interesting question!
Apple will not sell you a Mac Mini without a case.
I doubt anyone else would either:
Your best option is to buy a Mac Mini, remove the innards, and recycle the case.
Perhaps when the "Self Service Repair" is more common, it will be easier/possible to source such components?
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-announces-self-service-repair/
@robnotyou Thanks for the link for "self service repair" I'll check there. Anyone have an inside contact that could confirm that this sort of thing is not possible? Or maybe it is possible with the right partner company? Thanks!