Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011 Technical Information

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Basics — Overview 102011-07-21Product CongurationsTo conrm the conguration from the Apple menu, choose About This Mac. The pro

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Information 1002011-07-21Icon LegendThe following icons are used in this chapter:Icon MeaningWarning or Caut

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Bottom Cover 1012011-07-21First Steps • Shut down the computer. • Place the computer on a clean, at surface.Tools

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Bottom Cover 1022011-07-21Removal1 Lay the Mac mini upside down.2 Rotate the bottom cover counterclockwise to the

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Bottom Cover 1032011-07-21Reassembly1 Replace the bottom cover using the aligning dots to place it in the unlocked

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Memory 1042011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom coverTools• Black stick (optional)Memory

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Memory 1052011-07-21RemovalCaution: The bracket clips can bend or components can break if too much force is used.1

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Memory 1062011-07-21Installation1 Carefully press the notched edge of the memory module into the slot while keeping

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Fan 1072011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom coverTools• Torx 6 screwdriver• Black stickFan

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Fan 1082011-07-21Removal1 Loosen or remove the top two T6 (identical) fan screws:• 922-9582 screws (with 922-9572

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Fan 1092011-07-213 Carefully lift the fan slightly to reveal the fan connector on the logic board. 4 Carefully dis

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Basics — Overview 112011-07-21ThunderboltMac mini (Mid 2011) includes a new Thunderbolt port that connects Thunderbolt-compatible

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Cowling 1102011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• FanTools• Torx T6 screwdriver• Black stickCowling

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Cowling 1112011-07-21Removal1 Remove the T6 screw shown: • 922-9580 2 Lift the cowling up slightly to clear othe

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Antenna Plate 1122011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• CowlingTools• Torx T8 screwdriver• 2 mm (5/6

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Antenna Plate 1132011-07-21Removal1 Remove 4 screws.• (2) 922-9957 T8• (2) 922-9574 2mm Hex2 Carefully lift the

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Antenna Plate 1142011-07-21Warning: The edge of the shield is sharp. Use care to avoid injury and to avoid damaging

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Antenna Plate 1152011-07-212 Rotate the Antenna Plate clockwise about 270-degrees to the position shown. Push the r

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Antenna Plate 1162011-07-215 If the plate is not seated properly you will see that it is not resting in the recess

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1172011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• RAM (at least the top level)• Fan• Cowling• Antenna

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1182011-07-21RemovalWARNING: The logic board cable connectors and sockets are fragile. Use extreme care

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1192011-07-212 Disconnect the IR board cable.Important: JST connectors are very fragile. Carefully use

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1202011-07-213 Make sure that at least the top level of RAM has been removed. This is to avoid the pote

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1212011-07-215 Insert the logic board removal tool straight down into the holes shown. Make sure that i

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1222011-07-218 Disconnect the power cable. Wiggle it out from its logic board socket. Tweezers may be h

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1232011-07-21Important: When handing the logic board assembly, avoid touching EMI ngers and gaskets. Oi

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1242011-07-21Important: When returning the board to Apple, make sure to include:• AirPort/Bluetooth ex

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Logic Board 1252011-07-21Reassembly1 Position the housing vertically and insert the logic board assembly into the h

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card 1262011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• Cowling• Antenna plate• Logic

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card 1272011-07-21Removal1 Remove 3 screws:• (2) 922-9596• (1) 922-9597 (through speaker)

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card 1282011-07-215 If replacing the ex cable, use a black stick to lift its connector str

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Speaker 1292011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• Cowling• Antenna plate• Logic board assemblyTools

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 132011-07-21General TroubleshootingUpdate System SoftwareImportant: Before you begin trouble

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Speaker 1302011-07-21Removal1 Remove 2 screws: • 922-9597(this screw may have already been removed if the AirPort

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Speaker 1312011-07-213 Note: Check the speaker magnet for missing screws before reassembly. Important: Do not ove

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Battery 1322011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• Cowling• Antenna plate• Logic board assemblyTools•

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Battery 1332011-07-21RemovalNote: The battery may be in a dierent location than shown, but the procedure is the sam

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Lower Bay) 1342011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• Cowling• Antenna plate• Logic board

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Lower Bay) 1352011-07-21RemovalFor clarity, the logic board dislodging procedures are included here.WARN

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Lower Bay) 1362011-07-213 Insert the logic board removal tool straight down into the holes shown. Make

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Lower Bay) 1372011-07-216 Slide out the hard drive. Part Note: To install or replace the ex cable, con

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Lower Bay) 1382011-07-212 Maneuver the drive until the pins secure to the holes in the housing. Wiggl

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Power Supply 1392011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• Cowling• Antenna plate• Logic board assembly

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 142011-07-21Troubleshooting TheoryFor general information on troubleshooting theory, go to G

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Power Supply 1402011-07-21Removal1 Slide the power cord socket retention clip left to release the socket.2 Rotate

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Power Supply 1412011-07-213. Remove one screw:• 922-99584 Use a black stick to lift the screw tab and slide out

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Power Supply 1422011-07-21ReassemblyNotes: • If replacing the power cable, note that the longer connector connects

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Upper Bay) 1432011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• Cowling• Antenna plate• Logic board

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Upper Bay) 1442011-07-21Removal1 Remove the T6 screw, 922-9958.2 Lift the drive and carrier assembly o

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Hard Drive (Upper Bay) 1452011-07-213 Remove 4 screws, located in front and back of the carrier.• 923-00174 Lift

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Infrared (IR) Board and Cable 1462011-07-21First Steps Remove:• Bottom cover• Fan• Cowling• Antenna plate• Logi

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Infrared (IR) Board and Cable 1472011-07-21Removal1 Remove 1 screw 922-8820.2 Note the IR cable routing on the dri

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Infrared (IR) Board and Cable 1482011-07-211 Insert the IR cable into the cable channel, and under securing tabs, a

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Housing 1492011-07-21First Steps • Remove all other parts. • The housing is what’s left after all other parts hav

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 152011-07-21Logic Board Reset - Coin Battery Test and PRAM ResetA dead battery may prevent c

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Exploded View 1512011-07-21Exploded ViewLogic Board Assemblyw/speaker andwireless card flex cable2.3GHz Dual-Core 6

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — Screw Chart 1522011-07-21Screw ChartNote: Screws are not to scale.922-9572 Bumper- Top of fan screws (2)922-9582 T

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — External Views 1532011-07-21External ViewsFront ViewA = Bottom coverB = Power indicator lightC = Built-in infrared (

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — External Views 1542011-07-21Port ViewA = Power buttonB = Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T)C = FireWire 800

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 162011-07-21Sensor ErrorsRun latest available service utilities to determine if any sensors

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 172011-07-21TM0P DIMM memory proximity thermal sensor (on logic board): Excessive memory mod

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 182011-07-21Functional OverviewThis illustration covers the Mac mini (Mid 2011) and Mac mini

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 192011-07-21Block DiagramsRefer to these diagrams to see how modules are interrelatedDMISATA

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 202011-07-21DMISATA USB 2.0PCIe x1HD AUDIOSMBusFW800SystemManagementController4 rear USB C

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Troubleshooting 212011-07-21DMISATA USB 2.0PCIe x1HD AUDIOFW800SystemManagementController4 rear USB Connect

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 222011-07-21Symptom ChartsFollow the steps in the order indicated below. If an action resolves

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 232011-07-213. Replace installed SDRAM memory module(s) with known-good one. Does the compute

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 242011-07-218. Disconnect the power supply cable from logic board , reconnect AC power cord a

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 252011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Connect computer to Apple Service Toolkit (AS

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 262011-07-215. Connect and try to start up from known-good original system media, like an up-

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 272011-07-21Intermittent ShutdownUnlikely cause: hard driveQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckInt

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 282011-07-21Troubleshooting Shutdown CausesAlways run the latest available service utilities,

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 292011-07-21- to check for fan operation, - to check for cleanliness of the heat sink ns and

Mac mini (Mid 2011) ContentsAbout This GuideManual Updates 7Apple Technician Guide introduced 21 July 2011 7Feedback 7BasicsOverview 9Identifying

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 302011-07-215. Verify if a thermal sensor or fan failure is reported by latest available serv

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 312011-07-21Kernel Panic, System CrashesQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckKernel Panic, System Cr

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 322011-07-212. Remove all external peripheral devices including keyboard and mouse. Does comp

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 332011-07-21No VideoUnlikely cause: hard drive, speakersQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckNo Vid

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 342011-07-213. (HDMI) Connect supported known-good external display on HDMI port. Select HDMI

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 352011-07-21Corrupted VideoUnlikely cause: Adapter, hard drive, fan, or speaker.Quick CheckSy

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 362011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Start up from a dierent known-good original

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 372011-07-21Burnt Smell/OdorUnlikely cause: speakers, microphone, housingQuick CheckSymptoms

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 382011-07-213. Can the source of the odor be located using nose? Yes Replace aected module(s

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 392011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Run latest available service diagnostics. Was

Corrupted Video 35Burnt Smell/Odor 37Noise, Hum, Vibration 38Communications 42Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Issues 42Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card Kernel Panic 45Ether

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 402011-07-217. Remove bottom cover, disconnect AirPort antenna and remove shield, disconnect

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 412011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Verify whether existing symptom code applies

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 422011-07-21CommunicationsWi-Fi/Bluetooth IssuesQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckWi-Fi/Bluetooth Is

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 432011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Open System Information: AirPort is listed under

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 442011-07-215. (Wi-Fi) Create a Computer to Computer network with another known-good Mac compute

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 452011-07-21Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card Kernel PanicQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckWi-Fi/Bluetooth Card

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 462011-07-213. With replacement AirPort/Bluetooth card installed, does computer start without ke

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 472011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Visually inspect the Ethernet port on computer a

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 482011-07-21Bluetooth Device Doesn’t PairQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckBluetooth Device Doesn’t

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 492011-07-214. With the known-good wireless mouse paired, does the mouse stay connected?Yes Issu

First Remove Hierarchy 99Icon Legend 100Note About Images In This Guide 100Bottom Cover 101Reassembly 103Memory 104Installation 106Fan 107Reas

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 502011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Open System Preferences > Bluetooth. Paired i

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Communications 512011-07-21Uncategorized SymptomsQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckUncategorized Symptoms• Unable

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Display 522011-07-21DisplayNo VideoUnlikely cause: internal drive(s), speakersQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckNo

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Display 532011-07-213. (HDMI) Connect known-good external display via HDMI port. Select correct HDMI input on d

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Display 542011-07-21Corrupted VideoUnlikely cause: Adapter, internal drive(s), fan, or speaker.Quick CheckSympt

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Display 552011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Start up from known-good original system media or an up

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Display 562011-07-21Uncategorized SymptomsQuick CheckSymptom Quick CheckUncategorized SymptomUnable to locate ap

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 572011-07-21Mass StorageInternal Drive(s) Not RecognizedUnlikely cause: power supply, AirPort/Blue

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 582011-07-213. Restart computer. Verify that system boots successfully and rerun Disk utility ‘Ver

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 592011-07-21Internal Drive Read/Write ErrorUnlikely cause: power supply, AirPort/Bluetooth card, f

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 602011-07-214. Inspect both ends of the internal drive(s) ex cable(s) and connectors for bent pin

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 612011-07-21Hard Drive NoisyUnlikely cause: logic board, power supply, speakers, camera, microphon

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 622011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Disconnect the ex cable(s) of hard drive (and sec

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 632011-07-21Uncategorized Symptom- Internal DriveQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckUncategorized Sympt

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 642011-07-21Uncategorized SymptomsCheck Result Action Code1. Verify whether existing symptom code

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 652011-07-21Input/Output DevicesApple Remote InoperableUnlikely cause: power supply, fan, i

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 662011-07-214. Open the System Information. Selecting USB, do you see “IR Receiver” listed

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 672011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Launch System Preferences and select Sound

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 682011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Verify whether boot chime is present when

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 692011-07-21Audio: No Audio through HDMI or Thunderbolt connection.Quick CheckSymptoms Quic

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Basics — Manual Updates 72011-07-21Manual UpdatesApple Technician Guide introduced 21 July 2011This manual covers the two Mac min

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 702011-07-212. Insert headphones jack into audio out jack , them remove it and verify that

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 712011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Unplug all FireWire devices from the compu

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 722011-07-21Thunderbolt Not RecognizedUnlikely cause: LCD panel, internal drive(s), fanQuic

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 732011-07-21Thunderbolt Target Disk Mode IssuesUnlikely cause: LCD panel, internal drive(s)

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 742011-07-213. Verify Thunderbolt connection by copying a le from TDM computer to user’s

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 752011-07-218. Test user’s computer with a known-good Thunderbolt cable. Does Thunderbolt

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 762011-07-21Thunderbolt Target Display Mode IssuesUnlikely cause: LCD panel, internal drive

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 772011-07-213. System Information > Thunderbolt device tree should display cable connec

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 782011-07-218. Test user’s computer with a known-good Thunderbolt cable. Refresh System In

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 792011-07-21SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Will Not Insert Into SlotUnlikely cause: intern

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 802011-07-21SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card Not Recognized By SystemUnlikely cause: interna

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 812011-07-215. Check that system is at least running the original Mac mini (Mid 2011) syst

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 822011-07-21USB Devices Not RecognizedQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckUSB Devices Not Recogn

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 832011-07-213. Are known good mouse and keyboard recognized?Yes Test original mouse and ke

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 842011-07-21Wired Keyboard Does Not Function ProperlyQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckWired K

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 852011-07-215. With optical media in an external optical drive, hold the Media Eject key.

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 862011-07-21Keyboard: Specic Keys Do Not RespondQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckKeyboard: S

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 872011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Does the computer recognize the keyboard o

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 882011-07-21Uncategorized SymptomsQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckUncategorized Symptoms• U

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical 892011-07-21MechanicalNoise/Hum/VibrationQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckNoise/Hum/Vibration• Buzzin

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Basics — Overview 92011-07-21OverviewThis manual covers the two Mac mini products released in mid 2011:• Mac mini (Mid 2011)• M

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical 902011-07-21Deep DiveCheck Result Action Code1. Run latest available service utilities to check the

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical 912011-07-21System Runs HotQuick CheckSymptoms Quick CheckSystem Runs Hot• System feels very hot•

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical 922011-07-214. With replaced fan verify temperature issue is gone.Yes Issue resolvedNo Go to step 5

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical 932011-07-21Uncategorized SymptomsCheck Result Action Code1. Verify whether existing symptom code a

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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Information 952011-07-21General InformationToolsThe following tools are required to service the computer:•

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Information 962011-07-21Connector Types on Logic BoardThe Mac mini (Mid 2011) has small and delicate cable c

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Information 972011-07-21Solid State Drive ScrewsWarning: For Solid State Drives, tighten screws ONLY FINGER

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Information 982011-07-21Logic Board EMI Fingers and GasketsBe careful not to touch or damage the EMI ngers

Mac mini (Mid 2011) Take Apart — General Information 992011-07-21First Remove HierarchySome parts must be removed before others can be removed. Here