Apple mac mini User Manual

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade
18. Double check that the AirPort and Bluetooth antenna cables are 
firmly connected 
before the internal frame is lowered into place.
19. Locate the internal frame. 
						

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade 20. Hold the internal frame over the logic board as shown. Route the AirPort and 
Bluetooth antenna cables up through the opening in the internal frame.
21. Lower the internal frame into place. 
						

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade
22. Route the antenna cables to the right side of the interconnect board on the internal 
frame as you lower the internal frame onto the logic board. Note: Be careful not to 
pinch the cables.
23. Replace the three screws on the internal frame. 
						

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade 24. Insert the Bluetooth antenna into the slots on the frame. 
Note: Secure the antenna 
cable to the internal frame with kapton tape.
25. Fasten the AirPort Extreme antenna onto the internal frame. The antenna is held in  place by the black clip.  Note: If you are performing an upgrade, secure the antenna 
cable with kapton tape. 
						

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade
26.  Lower the AirPort Extreme antenna over the black post and the clip (circled below) on 
the internal frame. 
27. Note:  If the airport antenna board contained in the finished goods upgrade kit has too 
large a hole (shown below) for the internal frame to clip onto, use additional kapton 
tape to secure the antenna to the internal frame. Either place a little kapton tape 
beneath the antenna board or place a strip of tape next to and running parallel to the 
antenna board, going from the optical drive across to the internal frame, securing the 
antenna cable to the internal frame.  
						

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade 28. Secure the power button cable to the internal frame with the kapton tape. 
29. Replace the top housing.
30. Align the rear I/O panel with the top housing. Make sure all the white latches on the 
sides of the unit are aligned as shown in the photo below. 
						

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade
31. Squeeze the unit together firmly as shown. Proceed to the next step.  
						

							
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 AirPort and Bluetooth Upgrade 32. If the computer doesn’t go together, check the EMI tab alignment (outlined below) and 
try again. Check that the metal tabs aren’t bent. 
Work your hands around the unit squeezing the top and bottom until they \
snap 
together and there are no gaps.  
						

							
16 - Power Mac G5 Upgrades
 Modem Upgrade Kit
Modem Upgrade Kit
Apple offers an internal modem kit as a service upgrade for Mac mini computers 
introduced in mid 2005. This modem can be installed only in this computer. Installation of 
the upgrade kit must be performed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Damage 
resulting from installation by anyone other than a service provider will not be covered 
under the products’ warranty.
The upgrade kit is available on GSX. Authorized Service Providers that are also Apple 
Authorized Resellers may purchase the upgrade kit from the Apple Reseller store.
To differentiate among Mac mini models, check the processor speed on the label on the 
bottom of the Mac mini. The processor speeds for the Mac mini (Mid 2005) computers are 
1.33 or 1.5 GHz.
Part Location 
						

							
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 Modem Upgrade Kit
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
• ESD wriststrap and mat
• Soft cloth (to protect the computer from scratches)
• Jeweler’s #0 Phillips screwdriver
• A modified putty knife (service part number 922-6761)
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
• top housing
• internal frame
• logic board
Modem Kit Contents
Important Note for Australian Installations : The Australian modem upgrade kit includes 
a special A-Tick label (see below). Refer to the last step in this procedure for details. 
Important Note for Chinese Installations : The Chinese modem upgrade kit includes a 
special sticker for China. Refer to step 6 in this procedure for details. 
A-Tick Label Modem Screws
RJ-11
Modem