Apple mac mini User Manual

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Updated 17 April 2006 

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 Mac mini 
What’s New (July 2005)
  • 512 MB DDR SDRAM standard on all units
• On the better and best configurations, the wireless AirPort Extreme card\
 and Bluetooth board are now built-in 
What’s New (September 2005)
 
• 1.33GHz or 1.5GHz G4 processor
• Faster hard drive
• 8x double-layer SuperDrive
• AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) 
Visual Differences
 
There is a new mezzanine board (shown below in the middle) used with the AirPort 
Extreme/Bluetooth...

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 General Information 
General Information
 
Tools
  The following tools are required to service the computer:
• ESD wriststrap and mat
• Jeweler’s #0 Phillips screwdriver
• Jeweler’s #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Black stick (922-5065), or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool
• Needlenose pliers
• Soft cloth (to protect removed parts from scratches)
• Screw tray
• Putty knife (922-6761),1.5 inch (38 mm), flexible blade  

 
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Modify the Putty Knife
 
1. If you don’t order a modified putty knife (922-6761) from Apple Service, purchase a  putty knife with a 1.5-inch (38 mm), flexible metal blade. 
2. Using sandpaper (150 grit), file down the end of the putty knife (on one side) until it’s  slightly beveled. Rub the edge of the putty knife back and forth for about 2 minutes on 
the sandpaper.  

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 General Information 
Serial Number Location
  The product serial number and Ethernet ID are located on the bottom housing. 

 
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Thermal Pad
 
The thermal pad is located on the bottom housing. A new thermal pad is included with the 
logic board and the bottom housing, and the pads can be ordered separately as a kit (part 
number 922-6749).
Replace the pad when:
• the logic board or the bottom housing is replaced
• the pad is torn, withered, or damaged  
Important:  
 Never use thermal paste in place of the thermal pad. You must replace the 
thermal pad with a new identical pad....

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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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Removal Procedure
 
Caution:  
  To avoid scratching the case, use caution when using the putty knife.
1. Place the computer on a clean, flat surface.
2. Turn the computer over so the ports are facing you and the bottom of the computer  (gray color) is facing up.
3. Hold the putty knife with the beveled edge facing the bottom housing. Insert the tool  into the gap where the metal housing and the bottom assembly come together on the 
left side of the computer....

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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.