Apple mac mini User Manual
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Top Housing
Top Housing
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a modified putty knife (part number 922-6761)
Preliminary Steps
1. Shut down the computer.
Warning:
Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its
internal components or the components you are installing. Do not open th\
e computer
or attempt to install items inside it while it is on.
2. Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.
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Mac mini Take Apart -
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Top Housing
Top Housing
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a modified putty knife (part number 922-6761)
Preliminary Steps
1. Shut down the computer.
Warning:
Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its
internal components or the components you are installing. Do not open th\
e computer
or attempt to install items inside it while it is on.
2. Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.
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Top Housing 4. Gently release the internal latches by prying the tool away from the computer.
Note:
You will hear little popping sounds as the latches release and the bott\
om
moves away from the top housing, creating a gap at the top of the I/O pa\
nel.
5. Be careful not to damage the EMI foam on the inside of the top cover.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38881/w64_mac-mini-9.png "Page 10
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Top Housing 4. Gently release the internal latches by prying the tool away from the computer.
Note:
You will hear little popping sounds as the latches release and the bott\
om
moves away from the top housing, creating a gap at the top of the I/O pa\
nel.
5. Be careful not to damage the EMI foam on the inside of the top cover.")
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Top Housing 3. If the computer doesn’t go together, check the EMI tab alignment (outlined below) and
try again. Check that the metal tabs aren’t bent.
Work your hands around the unit squeezing the top and bottom until they \
snap
together and there are no gaps.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38881/w64_mac-mini-13.png "Page 14
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Top Housing 3. If the computer doesn’t go together, check the EMI tab alignment (outlined below) and
try again. Check that the metal tabs aren’t bent.
Work your hands around the unit squeezing the top and bottom until they \
snap
together and there are no gaps.")
8 - Mac mini Take Apart Top Housing 6. Repeat the procedure on the right side of the unit. 7. Push the I/O panel upward until the top housing is removed. The popping sounds will continue as you push the I/O panel; this is normal.
Mac mini Take Apart - 9 Top Housing 8. Set the top housing aside.
10 - Mac mini Take Apart Top Housing Replacement Procedure 1. Align the rear I/O panel with the top housing. Make sure all the white latches on the sides of the unit are aligned as shown in the photo below. 2. Squeeze the unit together firmly as shown. Proceed to the next step.
Mac mini Take Apart - 11 Top Housing 3. If the computer doesn’t go together, check the EMI tab alignment (outlined below) and try again. Check that the metal tabs aren’t bent. Work your hands around the unit squeezing the top and bottom until they \ snap together and there are no gaps.
12 - Mac mini Take Apart AirPort Antenna and AirPort Extreme Card AirPort Antenna and AirPort Extreme Card Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) • Jeweler’s #0 Phillips screwdriver • Kapton tape Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the top housing. Part Location
Mac mini Take Apart - 13 AirPort Antenna and AirPort Extreme Card Removal Procedure 1. Locate the AirPort antenna. 2. Using a black stick, push the black latch (see inset) toward the I/O ports to release the antenna from the internal frame.
14 - Mac mini Take Apart AirPort Antenna and AirPort Extreme Card 4. Carefully lift the antenna up and off the internal frame. Free the antenna from the kapton tape (circled). Important: Take care handling the AirPort antenna as a bent or warped antenna will affect AirPort connectivity. 5. Set the AirPort antenna off to the side. Note: The AirPort Extreme card and antenna cable are connected to the mezzanine board located under the internal frame.
Mac mini Take Apart - 15 AirPort Antenna and AirPort Extreme Card 6. Locate the Bluetooth antenna. 7. Pull the Bluetooth antenna up and out of the openings on the plastic rail. Free the antenna cable from the kapton tape. Important: Take care handling the Bluetooth antenna as a bent or warped antenna will affect Bluetooth connectivity.
16 - Mac mini Take Apart AirPort Antenna and AirPort Extreme Card 8. Set the Bluetooth antenna off to the side and out of the way. Note: The Bluetooth board is connected to the mezzanine board located under the internal frame. 9. Free the power button cable from the kapton tape on the internal frame.
Mac mini Take Apart - 17 AirPort Antenna and AirPort Extreme Card 10. With a jeweler’s # 0 Phillips screwdriver, remove 3 screws on the internal frame. 11. Lift the internal frame straight up.