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Use this guide to remove or replace the Mac mini’s large circular antenna plate. This plate covers the bottom of the Mac mini and must be removed in order to service other internal components.
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Use an opening tool to pry the bottom cover up off of the Mac mini.
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Lift and remove the bottom cover.
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Align it carefully so that the words "Mac mini" can be read when the ports are facing you.
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Then, press down on the cover to snap its three hidden clips into place.
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In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Remove six TR6 Torx security screws securing the antenna plate, of the following lengths:
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Three 4.1 mm shoulder screws
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Three 1.8 mm screws
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With the Mac mini's ports facing you, carefully lift the antenna plate and slide it about an inch to the right.
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Use a T6 Torx driver to remove the 2.8 mm screw securing the antenna cable to the Mac mini's logic board.
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In diesem Schritt verwendetes Werkzeug:Tweezers$4.99
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Use the point of a spudger or fine tweezers to gently pry the antenna cable connector straight up off its socket on the logic board.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
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5 Kommentare
Wow, I have no problem doing this, but I walked my parents through a RAM upgrade on their 2014 Mac Mini when all you to do is remove the bottom cover and pull the modules out. I’ve already told them to skip this model. Great guide, I have the board in front of me and waiting for Amazon to deliver the new RAM today. Thanks!
“a RAM upgrade on their 2014 Mac Mini” should be “a RAM upgrade on their 2012 Mac Mini”
willg -
Me too.It just works without plate. Not sure whether it’s assistant antenna for further and reliable signal… or just fake parts to check whether users tried to tear down and give Apple chance to reject customer service…you know it’s quite fragile part.
Joon -
Broke the female connector in the process of replacing the ram. It detached from the board. It's there a way to fix it? Wifi signal is still working but not as strong. Everything else working. Thanks
