Could  you change to new Mac mini

My friend gave me Mac mini as birthday gift last Sunday.
But I found Apple release new Mac mini with wireless Lan card. (My friend bought this last week)
Can I exchange to new one (mine is still in a plastic cover but box is opened or could you install Wireless lan card?
My friend still has receipt.
Please answer...
We don't have Apple shop in my town so I want to visit a apple shop during my business trip in Cincinnati.

If it came from Apple, either online or in a store, it should have been the latest model, and you should call them to discuss it's replacement.
If it came from an Apple reseller, you will likely need to return it to the same place it was bought, since Apple don't control resellers, only sell stock to them.

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