Apple mac mini server mid 2010 User Manual

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Thermal Sensor Replacement
If a replaceable thermal sensor is damaged or defective, follow the procedures below to replace.
There are three locations where thermal sensors are replaceable separately.
• the top hard drive flex cable (this sensor is referred to as “Ambient”)
• the corner of the top hard drive
• the bottom drive (either an optical, or a server hard drive)
Notes: 
• The sensors are the same except for cable length. Make sure to use the correct sensor for the 
location.
• The sensors come with black Kapton tape. Use the appropriate tape for the location, as 
described below.
• Rub off any adhesive residue and clean the location where the sensor will be attached with 
isopropyl alcohol, before installing the replacement sensor.
A: 076-1369 (approx. 8 cm)
• top hard drive (at corner)
• bottom hard drive (server)
B: 076-1370 (approx. 6.8 cm)
• top hard drive flex cable 
(Ambient)
• optical drive  
						

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Top hard drive thermal sensor (at corner) (076-1369):
1. Remove the adhesive cover and attach the sensor pad to the location shown.
2.  Guide the cable around the corner of the hard drive and secure with tape, as shown.  
						

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3. Secure the sensor with tape and fold around corner.
4.  The finished installation should look like this.  
						

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Top hard drive ambient thermal sensor (flex cable) (076-1370):
( This sensor is also replaceable by replacing the flex cable, which comes with the sensor installed.)
1. Remove the adhesive cover and attach the sensor pad to the flex cable where shown below.
2.  Verify the flex cable is installed on the hard drive. 
3. Cut approximately a 1.5 cm length of the supplied black Kapton tape. 
4.  Orient the round end of the tape up, center the tape over the sensor and press to secure the 
tape over the sensor and to the flex cable, then wrap the ends of the tape over the top and 
bottom of the hard drive, as shown.  
						

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Optical drive thermal sensor (076-1370):
The thermal sensor may be replaced without removing the optical drive.
1. Remove the adhesive cover and attach the sensor pad where shown below.
2.  Secure the sensor and cable with tape, as shown here.  
						

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Bottom hard drive thermal sensor (server) (076-1369):
The thermal sensor may be replaced without removing the hard drive.
1. Remove the adhesive cover then attach the sensor pad and secure the cable with tape where 
shown below.
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Logic Board EMI Fingers and Gaskets
Be careful not to touch or damage the EMI fingers or gaskets on the logic board assembly, the 
housing opening, or on the bottom cover. 
Logic Board Return
Important: Return the logic board to Apple in the correct packaging and in the same 
configuration as the replacement board (as shown below)
• Speaker
• Wireless card flex cable
• Screws  
						

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First Remove Hierarchy
Some parts must be removed before others can be removed. Here is a chart of the progression of 
part removal.
Parts above must be removed before the part below. Parts on the same level can be removed 
independently of others on that level.
Bott om C over
Lo w er R AM
M odule
U pp er R AM
M odule
C owling
Fan
P la te
A ntenna
W irele ss C ardPo w er Supply
Lo w er R AM
M odule
U pp er R AM
M oduleSp eak erHard D riv e
MLB A ssembly
Optical D riv e or
Har d D riv e (S erver) A ssy
Housing
(par tial r emo ve option)
IR B oard
w/cable
ODD or HDD  Car rier
B att er y  
						

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Icon Legend
The following icons are used in this chapter:
IconMeaning
Warning or Caution
Check mark; make sure you do this
Do not touch
Note About Images In This Guide
Because a pre-production model was used for many of the images shown in this manual, you 
may notice small differences in appearance between the image pictured and the computer you 
are servicing. However, although the appearance may differ, the steps and sequence are the same 
unless noted.   
						

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First Steps 
• Shut down the 
computer. 
• Place the computer on 
a clean, flat surface.
Tools
No tools are required for 
this procedure.
Black stick (optional)
Bottom Cover