Apple mac mini User Manual

							
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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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 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 individu\
al parts. 
						

							
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 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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 Logic Board 5. Connect the power-on cable to the logic board. 
6. Replace the logic board screw.  
						

							
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 Logic Board
7. Replace the internal frame.
8. Replace the top housing. 
						

							
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 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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 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 individu\
al parts.
3. Replace the logic board.
4. Replace the internal frame.
5. Replace the top housing. 
						

							
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 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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 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.