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Logic Board
5. Tilt the board at an angle and pull the logic board away from the ports.
Note:
If you are returning the logic board to Apple service, remove the following:
• RJ-11 connector
• memory
• mezzanine board
• modem board
For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these individ\
ual parts.
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108 - Mac mini Take Apart
Logic Board
5. Tilt the board at an angle and pull the logic board away from the ports.
Note:
If you are returning the logic board to Apple service, remove the following:
• RJ-11 connector
• memory
• mezzanine board
• modem board
For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these individ\
ual parts.
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108 - Mac mini Take Apart Logic Board 5. Tilt the board at an angle and pull the logic board away from the ports. Note: If you are returning the logic board to Apple service, remove the following: • RJ-11 connector • memory • mezzanine board • modem board For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these individ\ ual parts. .
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Logic Board
Replacement Procedure
1. Replace the thermal pad.
Replace the thermal pad on the bottom housing whenever you replace the l\
ogic
board or the bottom housing, or if the pad is torn, withered, or damaged\
. For more
information, refer to the “Thermal Pad” procedure in this chapter.\
2. If necessary, install the following on the logic board: • RJ-11 connector
• modem board
• mezzanine board
• memory
For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38881/w300_mac-mini-111.png "Page 112
Mac mini Take Apart - 109
Logic Board
Replacement Procedure
1. Replace the thermal pad.
Replace the thermal pad on the bottom housing whenever you replace the l\
ogic
board or the bottom housing, or if the pad is torn, withered, or damaged\
. For more
information, refer to the “Thermal Pad” procedure in this chapter.\
2. If necessary, install the following on the logic board: • RJ-11 connector
• modem board
• mezzanine board
• memory
For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these...")
Mac mini Take Apart - 109 Logic Board Replacement Procedure 1. Replace the thermal pad. Replace the thermal pad on the bottom housing whenever you replace the l\ ogic board or the bottom housing, or if the pad is torn, withered, or damaged\ . For more information, refer to the “Thermal Pad” procedure in this chapter.\ 2. If necessary, install the following on the logic board: • RJ-11 connector • modem board • mezzanine board • memory For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these...
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110 - Mac mini Take Apart Logic Board 3. Insert the logic board into the bottom housing. Line up the ports on the board with the openings on the bottom housing. 4. Gently push the LED away from the board as you lower the board into the bottom housing. Note: Don’t bend the LED too much or it could snap off the bottom housing.
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Mac mini Take Apart - 111 Logic Board 5. Connect the power-on cable to the logic board. 6. Replace the logic board screw.
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112 - Mac mini Take Apart Logic Board 7. Replace the internal frame. 8. Replace the top housing.
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Mac mini Take Apart - 113 Bottom Housing Bottom Housing Tools No tools are required for this procedure. Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • top housing • internal frame • logic board Part Location
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114 - Mac mini Take Apart Bottom Housing Removal Procedure Once the logic board is removed you are left with the bottom housing.
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Bottom Housing
Replacement Procedure
1. Replace the thermal pad.
Important: Replace the thermal pad on the bottom housing whenever you replace
the logic board or the bottom housing, or if the pad is torn, withered, \
or damaged. For
more information, refer to the “Thermal Pad” procedure in this cha\
pter.
2. If necessary, install the following on the logic board: • modem board
• mezzanine board
• memory
For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/462/38881/w300_mac-mini-117.png "Page 118
Mac mini Take Apart - 115
Bottom Housing
Replacement Procedure
1. Replace the thermal pad.
Important: Replace the thermal pad on the bottom housing whenever you replace
the logic board or the bottom housing, or if the pad is torn, withered, \
or damaged. For
more information, refer to the “Thermal Pad” procedure in this cha\
pter.
2. If necessary, install the following on the logic board: • modem board
• mezzanine board
• memory
For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these...")
Mac mini Take Apart - 115 Bottom Housing Replacement Procedure 1. Replace the thermal pad. Important: Replace the thermal pad on the bottom housing whenever you replace the logic board or the bottom housing, or if the pad is torn, withered, \ or damaged. For more information, refer to the “Thermal Pad” procedure in this cha\ pter. 2. If necessary, install the following on the logic board: • modem board • mezzanine board • memory For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these...
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116 - Mac mini Take Apart RJ-11 Connector RJ-11 Connector Tools This procedure requires the following tools: • Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool) Preliminary Steps Before you begin, remove the following: • top housing • internal frame • logic board • modem board Part Location
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Mac mini Take Apart - 117 RJ-11 Connector Removal Procedure 1. Disconnect the RJ-11 cable from the modem board. 2. Turn over the logic board. Using a black stick, push the RJ-11 connector off the logic board.