TM backup of MBP - can I Restore to Mini?

My MBP has gone for repair. "Everything" was backed up via Time Machine on external HD.
Can I attach that ext. HD to a different computer (MacMini) and access/restore the data on MBP which has gone for repair?

you can use Migration assistant to import all of the user data and apps from the TM backup to the mini. you can also restore individual files/folders. control-clock on TM in the dock and choose "browse other TM disks". this will let you restore individual items. what you shouldn't do as baltwo mentioned is do a full system restore from TM which would wipe your mini and restore the copy of the backed up MBP system onto it. that's bound to give you trouble.

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