Apple mac mini server mid 2010 User Manual

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Logic Board 1212010-10-29
Important: When handing 
the logic board assembly, 
avoid touching EMI fingers 
and gaskets. Oil from your 
fingers can reduce 
connectivity and wireless 
performance.
 
 
 
 
 
12 Once the I/O wall is 
free, continue to 
carefully guide the 
assembly straight out 
of the housing. Do 
not force or lift. 
As the memory 
bracket approaches 
the housing opening, 
make sure the bracket 
clip does not catch 
or damage the EMI 
gasket at the top of 
the housing interior. 
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Logic Board 1222010-10-29
Important: When 
returning the board to 
Apple, make sure to 
include:
• AirPort/Bluetooth flex 
cable
• Speaker
• Cowling clip screw
Make sure to remove:
• Memory DIMMs
• AirPort/Bluetooth 
card 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Logic Board 1232010-10-29
Reassembly
1 Position the housing 
vertically and insert 
the logic board 
assembly into the 
housing. 
This allows easier 
verification that all 
EMI gaskets and clips 
are entering into the 
housing properly. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: If resistance is 
encountered, it may 
be where the left side 
of the logic board 
bumps against the 
drive carrier. 
Maneuver the board 
to clear the carrier.
2 Reconnect the power 
supply cable before 
seating the logic 
board assembly 
completely. 
Tweezers and a black 
stick may be helpful.
3 Make sure no cables 
are hidden or caught, 
then fully seat the 
logic board.
4 Reconnect all cables. 
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card 1242010-10-29
First Steps 
Remove:
• Bottom cover
• Fan
• Cowling
• Antenna plate
• Logic board assembly
Tools
• Torx T6 screwdriver
• Black stick
AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card 
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card 1252010-10-29
Removal
1 Disconnect the two 
antenna cables 
shown. 
2 Disconnect the flex 
cable.
3 Remove 4 screws:
• (3) 922-9596
• (1) 922-9597 (through 
speaker)
4 If the speaker has not 
previously been 
removed, lift the 
AirPort/Bluetooth 
card slightly to clear 
the screw boss, then 
slide out from under 
the speaker screw tab. 
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card 1262010-10-29
5 If replacing the flex 
cable, use a black stick 
to lift its connector 
straight up to remove.
Note: If replacing the logic 
board, do not remove the 
flex cable as it is returned 
with the logic board. 
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Speaker  1272010-10-29
First Steps 
Remove:
• Bottom cover
• Fan
• Cowling
• Antenna plate
• Logic board assembly
Tools
• Torx T6 screwdriver
• Black stick
Speaker  
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Speaker  1282010-10-29
Removal
1 Remove 2 screws: 
• 922-9597 (this screw 
may have already 
been removed if the 
AirPort/Bluetooth 
board has been 
removed).
  
• 922-9598 
Important: When 
reinstalling, make sure 
to install this screw 
at the heatsink, or 
damage can result.
2 Carefully lift the 
speaker to reveal the 
speaker cable 
connected to the 
logic board, and 
disconnect. 
						

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3 Note: Check the 
speaker magnet for 
missing screws before 
reassembly.
  Important: 
Do not overtighten screws. 
Install all screws by hand. 
Do not use power tools.  
						

							Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Battery 1302010-10-27
First Steps 
Remove:
• Bottom cover
• Fan
• Cowling
• Antenna plate
• Logic board assembly
Tools
• Black stick
Battery