Slightly lift the antenna plate from the end closest to the RAM.Ĭarefully pull the antenna plate away from the circular rim of the outer case.  The antenna attaches directly to the hard drive (red markers), therefore attaching the antenna can move the hard drive around and loosen the connection of the hard drive cable to the logic board.

If the screw holes don't line up with those on the hard drive, make sure that the two pins that are in the back of the hard drive are properly seated in the holes at the back of the case, above the housing for the second hard drive.  It can be difficult to get the hard drive seated correctly such that the antenna plate fits in place correctly. Two 5.0 mm T8 Torx or 2.0 mm Hex screws (either screwdriver will work)

Remove the following screws securing the antenna plate to the mini:  Rotate the cowling away from the outer case and remove it from the mini. Lift the cowling from the end nearest the antenna plate. Remove the single 3.5 mm T6 Torx screw securing the cowling to the heat sink. Lift the fan out of the mini for enough clearance to access its connector.Ĭarefully pull the fan cables upward to lift the fan connector up out of its socket on the logic board. You need only raise the fan enough to lift it off the standoff screw.  Removing the standoff screw is not necessary to remove the fan. Lift the ear of the fan nearest the RAM up off the standoff secured to the outer case. Remove the two 11.3 mm T6 Torx screws securing the fan to the logic board near the antenna plate. Remove the bottom cover and set it aside. Tilt the mini enough to allow the bottom cover to fall away from the outer case.  You do not need to apply much downward pressure while turning. Rotate the bottom cover counter-clockwise until the white dot painted on the bottom cover is aligned with the ring inscribed on the outer case. Place your thumbs in the depressions cut into the bottom cover. Mac Mini Logic Board Removal Tool (1) Spudger (1) T6 Torx Screwdriver (1) T8 Torx Screwdriver (1)

Mac Mini Late 2012 Power Supply Replacement Replace a damaged power supply.ĮINFÜHRUNG Use this guide to replace a faulty power supply. Mac Mini Late 2012 Power Supply Replacement

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