One 5.0 mm T8 Torx or 2.0 mm Hex screw (either will work)Ĭarefully pull the wires for both hard drive thermal sensors upward to lift their connectors up and out of the sockets on the logic board. Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry the antenna connector up off the AirPort/Bluetooth board. It is still attached to the AirPort/ Bluetooth board. Slightly lift the antenna plate from the end closest to the RAM.Ĭarefully pull the antenna plate straight away from the circular rim of the outer case. Two 5.0 mm T8 Torx or 2.0 mm Hex screws (either 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. 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. 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) INTRODUCTION Use this guide to replace your mini's PRAM battery. Mac Mini Mid 2010 PRAM Battery Replacement Replacing the PRAM battery. Mac Mini Mid 2010 PRAM Battery Replacement
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