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* meer8: Add section * meer8: Repairs * meer8: External & internal overviews
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diff --git a/src/README.md b/src/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Launch Heavy (launch\_heavy\_1)](models/launch_heavy_1/README.md)
 - [Launch Lite (launch\_lite\_1)](models/launch_lite_1/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp12)](models/lemp12/README.md)
-- [Meerkat (meer7)](models/meer7/README.md)
+- [Meerkat (meer8)](models/meer8/README.md)
 - [nebula19 (nebula19-1)](models/nebula19-1/README.md)
 - [nebula36 (nebula36-1)](models/nebula36-1/README.md)
 - [nebula49 (nebula49-1)](models/nebula49-1/README.md)
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ The source can be viewed [on GitHub](https://github.com/system76/tech-docs).
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp11)](models/lemp11/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp10)](models/lemp10/README.md)
 - [Lemur Pro (lemp9)](models/lemp9/README.md)
+- [Meerkat (meer7)](models/meer7/README.md)
 - [Meerkat (meer6)](models/meer6/README.md)
 - [Meerkat (meer5)](models/meer5/README.md)
 - [Oryx Pro (oryp10)](models/oryp10/README.md)

diff --git a/src/SUMMARY.md b/src/SUMMARY.md
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         - [External Overview](models/lemp12/external-overview.md)
         - [Internal Overview](models/lemp12/internal-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/lemp12/repairs.md)
-    - [Meerkat (meer7)](models/meer7/README.md)
-        - [External Overview](models/meer7/external-overview.md)
-        - [Internal Overview](models/meer7/internal-overview.md)
-        - [Parts & Repairs](models/meer7/repairs.md)
+    - [Meerkat (meer8)](models/meer8/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/meer8/external-overview.md)
+        - [Internal Overview](models/meer8/internal-overview.md)
+        - [Parts & Repairs](models/meer8/repairs.md)
     - [nebula19 (nebula19-1)](models/nebula19-1/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/nebula19-1/external-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Assembly](models/nebula19-1/assembly.md)
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         - [External Overview](models/lemp9/external-overview.md)
         - [Internal Overview](models/lemp9/internal-overview.md)
         - [Parts & Repairs](models/lemp9/repairs.md)
+    - [Meerkat (meer7)](models/meer7/README.md)
+        - [External Overview](models/meer7/external-overview.md)
+        - [Internal Overview](models/meer7/internal-overview.md)
+        - [Parts & Repairs](models/meer7/repairs.md)
     - [Meerkat (meer6)](models/meer6/README.md)
         - [External Overview](models/meer6/external-overview.md)
         - [Internal Overview](models/meer6/internal-overview.md)

diff --git a/src/models/meer8/README.md b/src/models/meer8/README.md
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+# Meerkat (meer8)
+
+- [External Overview](./external-overview.md)
+- [Internal Overview](./internal-overview.md)
+- [Parts & Repairs](./repairs.md)
+
+![Meerkat (short)](./img/meer8.webp)
+
+The System76 Meerkat is a desktop with the following specifications:
+
+- CPU options
+    - [i3-1315U](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/233459/intel-core-i31315u-processor-10m-cache-up-to-4-50-ghz-with-ipu.html)
+    - [i5-1340P](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/232126/intel-core-i51340p-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-60-ghz.html)
+    - [i7-1360P](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/232155/intel-core-i7-1360p-processor-18m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz.html)
+- Graphics
+    - GPU:
+        - i3 model: Intel UHD Graphics
+        - i5 & i7 model: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
+    - Video output:
+        - 2x HDMI 2.1
+        - 2x DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C
+- Memory
+    - Up to 64GB (2x32GB) Dual Channel DDR4 SODIMMs @ 3200 MHz
+- Networking
+    - 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet (Intel [i225-LM](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/184675/intel-ethernet-controller-i225-lm.html))
+        - Optional I/O add-on (tall model only): additional 1x 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet
+    - Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 (Intel [AX211](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/204837/intel-wifi-6e-ax211-gig/specifications.html))
+- Power
+    - i3 model:
+        - 90W (19V, 4.74A) DC-in port
+            - Barrel size: 5.5mm (outer), 2.5mm (inner)
+        - Included AC adapter*: APD DA-90J19
+            - AC power cord type: IEC C5
+    - i5 and i7 models:
+        - 120W (20V, 6.0A) DC-in port
+            - Barrel size: 5.5mm (outer), 2.5mm (inner)
+        - Included AC adapter*: Delta ADP-120VH
+            - AC power cord type: IEC C5
+    - \* Included AC adapter may be a different model with the same specifications.
+- Sound
+    - 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack
+    - 7.1-channel digital audio output over HDMI and USB-C
+- Storage
+    - 1x M.2 2280 (M key)
+        - PCIe NVMe Gen 4
+    - 1x M.2 2242 (B key)
+        - SATA III
+        - In the tall model, the optional I/O add-on occupies this slot.
+    - Tall model only: 1x 2.5"
+        - SATA III
+- USB
+    - 2x USB4 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4
+    - 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
+    - 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
+        - Optional I/O add-on (tall model only): additional 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
+- Dimensions
+    - Short: 117 x 112 x 37mm
+    - Tall:  117 x 112 x 54mm
diff --git a/src/models/meer8/external-overview.md b/src/models/meer8/external-overview.md
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+# Meerkat (External Overview)
+
+## Front side overview:
+
+![Front ports](./img/ports-short-front.webp)
+
+## Left side overview:
+
+![Left ports](./img/ports-short-left.webp)
+
+## Right side overview:
+
+![Right ports](./img/ports-short-right.webp)
+
+## Back side overview:
+
+### Short model:
+
+![Back ports](./img/ports-short-back.webp)
+
+### Tall model with optional I/O add-on:
+
+![Back ports (tall)](./img/ports-tall-back.webp)
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+# Meerkat (Internal Overview)
+
+## Component overview:
+
+![Internal overview](./img/components.webp)
+
+- M.2 2280 (NVMe) SSD slot is highlighted in yellow
+- M.2 2242 (SATA) SSD slot is highlighted in cyan
+    - Occupied by the optional I/O add-on (if installed) in the tall model
+- 2.5" SATA ribbon connector is highlighted in green
+    - Only used in the tall model
+- Wireless card (underneath the NVMe SSD) is highlighted in red
+- RAM slots are highlighted in pink
+- CMOS battery connector is highlighted in white
+- Motherboard screws are highlighted in black