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  • Apple Mac mini - page 1

     Apple T echnician Guide Mac mini (M id 20 1 0) Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) and Mac mini Ser ver (Mid 20 1 0 ) Updated 20 1 0-  8-  3 ...

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     Apple Inc. © 20 1 0 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws , this document may not be copied , in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple . Every e or t has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurat e. Apple is not responsible f or printing or clerical errors. Apple 1 Innite Loo ...

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    Mac mini (M id 20 1 0) C ontents About This Guide Manual Updates 7 Update 3 August 2 0 1 0 7 Apple T echnician Guide introduced 1 5 June 20 1 0 7 F eedback 7 Basics Overview 9 Identifying F eatures 1 0 Pr oduct Congurations 1 0 Ser vice P ar t Congurations 1 1 System Serial Number Loca tion 1 1 T rouble shooting General T roubleshooting 1 3 U ...

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    Communications 3 7 AirP or t/Bluetooth Issues 37 Ethernet P or t/D evice Issue 4 1 Wireless Input Device Doesn ’t P air 43 Display 4 7 No V ideo 47 Uncategorized Sympt om 50 Mass Storage 5 1 Hard Drive(s) Not Recognized 5 1 Hard Drive Read/Write Err or 53 Hard Drive Noisy 54 Optical Drive Won ’t Accept/Eject Media 59 Optical Drive Not P er form ...

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    Bottom Co ver 1 00 Removal 1 0 1 Reassembly 1 02 Memor y 1 03 F an 1 06 Reassembly 1 08 Co wling 1 09 Reassembly 1 1 0 Antenna P late 1 1 1 Reassembly 1 1 3 Logic Board 1 1 5 Removal 1 1 6 Reassembly 1 22 AirP or t/Bluetooth Combo Car d 1 23 Speaker 1 26 Battery 1 29 Hard Driv e 1 3 1 Removal 1 32 Reassembly 1 3 3 P ower Supply 1 34 Reassembly 1 3 ...

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    © 20 1 0 Apple Inc. All rights reser ved.  Apple T echnician G uide About This Guide Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) and Mac mini Ser ver (Mid 20 1 0) ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Basics — Manual Updates 7 20 1 0-08-03 Manual Updat es Update 3 A ugust 20 1 0 T ake Apar t: • Added information and replacement proc edures for thermal sensors to the General Information, Hard Drive, Optical Drive and Views chapters. • Added additional graphic to Memor y chapter showing a pulling action with ngers to ...

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    © 20 1 0 Apple Inc. All rights reser ved.  Apple T echnician Guide Basics Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) and Mac mini Ser ver (Mid 20 1 0) ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Basics — O verview 9 20 1 0-08-03 O v er view Introducing the Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) with a completely new slimline aluminum housing de sign, HDMI port, SD card sl ot, integra ted pow er supply , an d easy acc ess to m emor y and in ternal parts. This manual cov ers the two Mac mini products developed in Mid 20 1 0: • M ac ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Basics — O verview 1 0 20 1 0-08-03 Identifying F eatures The Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) computer f eatures include: • Low-prole housing design • S er vice access is through the bottom c over , which is removed without tools. • HDMI p ort • SD card slot • 4 USB p orts • Internal power supply • Increased processor ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Basics — O verview 1 1 20 1 0-08-03 Ser vice P ar t Congur ations • Logic board assembly removal r equires a special tool: - Logic board remo val tool (9 22-9588) • Although the ther mal sensor on the ex cable of the top hard drive can be replac ed by replacing the ex cable , the other thermal sensors on the har ...

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    © 20 1 0 Apple Inc. All rights reser ved.  Apple T echnician G uide T r oubleshooting Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) and Mac mini Ser ver (Mid 20 1 0) ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General T roubleshooting 1 3 20 1 0-08-03 General T rouble shooting Update S ystem Software Important : Whenever possible before beginning tr oubleshooting, ensure the latest software and rmware updates ha ve been applied. Firmwar e is the name given to software that is written into memory circuits such as ? ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General T roubleshooting 1 4 20 1 0-08-03 C ommon Reset Pr ocedure s When a reset proc edure is required for tr oubleshooting, follow the applicable steps: Resetting the Sy stem Management C ontroller (SMC) T o reset pow er management via the SMC chip: 1 . Unplug all cables from computer , including pow er cord ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General T roubleshooting 1 5 20 1 0-08-03 Starting Up in Safe Mode A Safe Boot is a special way t o star t Mac OS X when troubleshooting. T o star t up into Safe Mode (Safe Boot), 1 . Make sure the computer is shut down. 2. Pr ess the power button. 3. Immediately after you hear the startup tone, press and hold ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General T roubleshooting 1 6 20 1 0-08-03 Block Diagram Refer to this diagram t o see how modules are interrelat ed. FSB 1066Mhz Dual-channel 128 bit Memory Controller DDR3 1066MHz Core 2 Duo Processor Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit Ethernet/ SD Controller RGMII Serial A T A 6 devices USB 2.0 12 ports PCIe x1 HD AUD ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General T roubleshooting 1 7 20 1 0-08-03 F unc tional O verview Internal Speaker : - no internal speaker sound - distorted sound from internal speaker Heatsink Thermal Sensor : - fan running fast - intermittent shutdown - system freezes Power ON button : (on opposite side of logic board): - no power on when bu ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 1 8 20 1 0-08-03 S ymptom Cha r ts F ollow the steps in the order indicated belo w . If an action resolves the issue, retest the syst em to verify . Note: A compilation of Quick Check tables is av ailable at: http://service.info .apple.com/QRS/en/quickreferenc e.pdf Star tup and P ow er N ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 1 9 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Unlikely cause: speakers Check Result Action Code 1 . Connect AC to comput er and press the pow er button on system. V erify if there is any indication that the system has powered up (fan r otation, hard drive or optical drive noise , ...). Y es The system is po ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 20 20 1 0-08-03 6. Disconnect power button connector from logic boar d and shor t the two power butt on connector pins on logic board. V erify if the unit powers on. Y es Replace P ower Button assembly X03 No Go to step 7 7 . Disconnect AirP or t/Bluetooth card , Hard Drive, Optical Drive ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 2 1 20 1 0-08-03 W on ’ t Star t Up Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check W on’ t Start Up • No star tup chime • Er ror tones during startup. • G rey screen with fan noise , or other noise. • W ill not progress beyond Apple logo or spinning gear . 1 . Isolate by starting up from : ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 22 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action C ode 1 . Insert M ac mini Install DVD in optical drive (or in the optical drive of another computer set up in Fir eWire T arget Disk Mode) and boot the computer with the D keyboard key pressed to run A pple Hardware T est. Does the computer b ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 23 20 1 0-08-03 5. P ower on system, press the C key on keyboard , inser t the original Mac mini 1 0.6.X Install DVD in internal optical drive (or in the optical drive of another computer set up in F ireWire T arget Disk Mode) and attempt to boot from it. Does it boot? Y es Reconnect the ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 24 20 1 0-08-03 Intermitt ent Shutdown Unlikely cause: hard drive , optical drive T roubleshooting Shutdo wn Causes Always run the lat est available service utilities, to look for the possible ca use of a previous shutdown. These utilities will permit to isolate an y abnormal value readin ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 25 20 1 0-08-03 - one of the current sensors reached a s pecied current limit, These shut downs ar e due to temperature , voltage , current, fan speed or other hardware relat ed sensor values getting out of range , so the suggest ed steps for troubleshooting will be: - to check for all ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 26 20 1 0-08-03 2. Activity related shutdowns: Reset SMC and PRAM and verify that shutdown issue still happens. Y es Check with booting from known-good bootable drive: go to step 3 No Shutdown ca use was related to SMC or P ram programmed shutdown settings or corruption, and was resolved ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 27 20 1 0-08-03 5. V erify if a thermal sensor or fan failure is reported by latest available service diagnostics. Y es - If a fan failure is reported, check for fan cable seating and retest. If same failure happens when retesting , replace fan with known-good one and retest. If issue doe ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 28 20 1 0-08-03 Kernel P anic, Syst em Crashes Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Kernel P anic, System Crashe s • K ernel P anic on star tup or desktop use. • System freeze during use. • System freeze upon wake from sleep. 1 . Isolate OS by starting up system from original Mac mini I ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 29 20 1 0-08-03 2. Remove all external peripheral devices including keyboard and mouse. Does computer now star t without any kernel panic? Y es Add peripheral devices one a t a time and restart each time until the kernel panic repeats. Replace device whose addition causes the issue . No G ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 30 20 1 0-08-03 No Video Unlikely cause: hard drive , optical drive , s peakers Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check No Video • No image. 1 . Inquire which video port and cable is used by customer . 2. Check connectors and cables for pin damage . 3. Check both computer Displa yP or t and HD ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 3 1 20 1 0-08-03 3. (HDMI) Connect suppor ted known-good external display on HDMI por t. S elect HDMI input on display and v erify whether image appears correctly on external display when system is booted . Y es Video circuitr y on logic board functional. Return to customer or jump to app ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 3 2 20 1 0-08-03 Check Result Action Code 1 . Boot from Original Mac mini Install DVD inser ted in internal optical drive (or in optical drive of another computer setup in T arget Disk Mode), and verify whether issue is still visible. Y es Go to step 2. No Issue likely caused by installed ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 3 3 20 1 0-08-03 Burnt Smell/Odor Unlikely cause: speakers , microphone, housing Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Burnt Smell/Odor • B urning smell • Unusual odor 1 . V erify source of smell/odor is emanating from the system. 2. Refer to KBase articles: http://support.apple.com/kb/T A ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 34 20 1 0-08-03 3. Can the source of the odor be located using nose? Y es Replace a ected module(s) and retest syst em. P08 No Contact Apple f or assistance if you feel tha t there is a possible safety issue with the computer that has not been resolved in the pr evious steps. Noise , H ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 3 5 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Run latest a vailable service diagnostics. W as an error reported? Y es Suspect possible fan or sensor error . Check fan cable connection to the logic board. No Go to step 2. 2. Does the noise sound like fan running faster than expec ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Startup and Pow er 36 20 1 0-08-03 7 . Remove bottom co ver , disconnect AirP or t antenna and remove shield , disc onnect and remove F an and cowling , then disconnect one at a time each following cable and retest :HDD , ODD/HDD , then power ON the system each time . D etermine if noise issue goes awa y wh ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 3 7 20 1 0-08-03 C ommunications AirP or t/Bluetooth Issues Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check AirP or t/Bluetooth Issues • AirPort or Bluetooth cannot be enabled. • AirPort/Bluetooth card not available in S ystem Pr oler • Unable to join networks or pair devices • Intermittent devic ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 3 8 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result A c tion C ode 1 . Open System P roler . AirP or t is listed under Network, while Bluetooth is listed under USB . Are AirP or t and Bluetooth por ts recognized? Y es Install all av ailable software updates f or AirP or t/Bluetooth and go to step 4. N ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 3 9 20 1 0-08-03 5. (AirP or t) Create a Computer to Comput er network with another known-good Mac computer using AirP or t. See ar ticle http://docs. info .apple.com/article. html?path=AirP or t/5.0/en/ ap2 1 1 0.html . C an you connect to this computer succe ssfully? Y es Network or channel ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 40 20 1 0-08-03 AirP or t/Bluetooth Card K ernel P anic Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check AirP or t/Bluetooth Card Kernel Panic • K ernel P anic on star tup • K ernel P anic or freezing while attempting to connect to Wi-Fi networks • K ernel P anic while transferring data on Wi-Fi networ ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 4 1 20 1 0-08-03 Ethernet P or t/Device Issue Unlikely cause: Adapt er , hard drive, optical drive, fan Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Ethernet P or t/Device Issue • No Ethernet device present • Unable to access network resource s • Ethernet device shows no connection • Ethernet dev ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 42 20 1 0-08-03 3. Connect the computer to another Macintosh computer using CA T5 Ethernet cable. See ar ticle < http://docs. info .apple.com/article. html?path=Mac/1 0.6/en/8429 . html >. Can you connect successfully? Y es Ethernet communication good. Go to step 4 No If same Ethernet c ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 43 20 1 0-08-03 Wirele ss Input Device Doesn ’t P air Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Wireless Input Devic e Doesn’ t Pair • Can’t get sy stem to recognize a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse 1 . Remove and reinstall the batt eries for the device. 2. Check that device is pow ering on. 3. U ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 44 20 1 0-08-03 4. With the known-good wireless mouse paired , does the mouse stay connected? Y es Issue resolv ed No Inspect and reseat the Bluetooth antenna cable on the AirP or t/Bluetooth card . Replace any damaged AirP or t/Bluetooth card if its antenna connector is damaged, or logic boa ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 45 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result A c tion C ode 1 . Open System P referenc es > Bluetooth. Pair ed items and their connection status are shown. Is the device listed? Y es Device has been paired . Go to step 2 No The device is not pair ed. Mak e device discov erable and open Bluetooth ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Communications 46 20 1 0-08-03 8. Is the device performing to stated specications? Y es Educate U ser . Issue r esolved . No Replace device . Uncategorized S ymptoms Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Uncategorized S ymptoms • Unable to locate appropriate symptom code. 1 . V erify System P reference s/Ne ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Display 47 20 1 0-08-03 Displa y No Video Unlikely cause: hard drive , optical drive , s peakers Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check No Video • No image. 1 . Check display Dis playP or t or HDMI connec tions 2. Connect known-good display and cables , 3. F or HDMI display , power on the display rst and set ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — No Video 48 20 1 0-08-03 4. Install known-good SDRAM in the system. Does the computer star t with video? Y es Install user ’ s SDRAM and test. If no video issue persist, replace user’ s SDRAM. V erify that the correct SDRAM type is being used. X0 1 No Go to step 5 5. T ake apar t system to access , remo ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — No Video 49 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Boot from Original Mac mini Install DVD and verify whether issue is still visible. Y es Go to step 2. No Issue likely caused by installed software or driver issue. T roubleshoot for software issues. Make sure all soft ware updates ha ve been in ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — No Video 50 20 1 0-08-03 Uncategorized S ymptom Quick Check Symptom Quick Check Uncategorized S ymptom Unable to locate appropriat e symptom code V erify whether existing symptom code applies to the issue reported by the user . If not, document reported symptom and send f eedback to smfeedback@apple . com s ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 5 1 20 1 0-08-03 Mass Stor age Hard Driv e(s) Not Recognized Unlikely cause: pow er supply , wir eless card , fan, speaker Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Drive Is Not Recogniz ed Drive Does Not Boot • Flashing Question Mark • B oots to Grey Screen • B oots to Blue Screen 1 . Use a known ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 52 20 1 0-08-03 3. Reboot computer . V erify that system boots successfully and rerun Disk utility ‘ V erify ’ function to verify that it reports no errors. Y es Data error Issue resolv ed. Return computer to user . H07 No Go to step 4. 4. Erase disk and reinstall Mac OS using original Mac ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 53 20 1 0-08-03 Hard Driv e Read/W rite Error Unlikely cause: pow er supply , wir eless card , fan, speaker Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Drive Read/W rite Error Drive Bad Sector/Defective Drive F ormatting Issues • Cannot save documents • R ead/write error message • Hang when accessin ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 54 20 1 0-08-03 5. After cable was reseat ed, verify that system boots successfully to hard drive , and that Disk utility ‘ V erify ’ function reports no errors. Y es Issue resolved b y cable reseat. No Replace hard drive cable and go to step 6. X03 6. After hard drive cable was replaced , ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 55 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Disconnect hard drive and optical drive (or second hard drive) cables from logic board , and startup computer to determine if noise is caused by the computer fan. Y es Go to F an F ailures/Thermal issues symptom ow . No Go to step 2 2. I ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 56 20 1 0-08-03 7 . With replacement hard driv e installed verify whether noise level is noticeably quieter than customer’ s hard drive. Y es Customer‘ s drive appears noisy : Replace customer’ s hard drive and return system to customer . H06 No Customer hard driv e noise level is similar ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 57 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive-Hard Driv e Unc ategorized S ymptoms Check Result Action Code 1 . V erify whether an existing symptom chart applies to the issue reported by the customer . Y es Jump to appropriate symptom chart ow . No Document failure symptom and send feedback to smfeedback@apple ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 58 20 1 0-08-03 2. T est both CD and DVD media. V erify that optical drive can read both types of CD media and DVD media. Y es Go to step 6 No Drive has a laser issue. Replace the optical drive and retest J03 3. Remove bottom co ver , disconnect AirP or t antenna and remove shield , disc onnect ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 59 20 1 0-08-03 Optical Drive W on ’t Acc ept/Eject M edia Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Drive W on’ t Accept Media Drive W on’ t Ejec t Media • Cannot inser t a disc into the drive • Cannot ejec t a disc placed into the drive 1 . Use Apple Syst em Proler Serial-A T A section to ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 60 20 1 0-08-03 4. With known good optical drive installed, test for media inject/ eject. V erify drive accepts and ejects k nown-good media. Y es Known-good optical drive resolved issue Replace user ’ s optical drive: -for an inject issue, -for an eject issue. J0 1 J02 No Optical drive cable ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 6 1 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . V erify if media is free to spin without optical drive scraping edge or sur face of media? Y es Go to step 2 No Check drive correct geometr y while installed. Replace optical drive J05 2. T est both CD and DVD media. Can drive read both CD ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 62 20 1 0-08-03 6. T est write data to compa tible CD and DVD media. V erify burned media is recognized and reads reliably . Y es Issue resolved . No Issue may be media -relat ed. Check other sources of media on computer , and check suspected media on other similar Mac mini model. Optical Drive ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 63 20 1 0-08-03 2. Remove bottom co ver , disconnect AirP or t antenna and remove shield , disc onnect and remove fan and c owling, then check the optical drive ex cable on logic board. V isually inspect connectors for any debris, damage or bent pins. If no damage, reseat optical drive ex ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 64 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Optical drive should per form a single reset sequence . Is optical drive constantly seeking or cycling eject mechanism without an optical disc installed?? Y es Drive mechanism damaged. Replace optical drive. J05 No Go to step 2 2. V erify m ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Mass Storage 65 20 1 0-08-03 Uncategorized S ymptoms Check Result Action Code 1 . V erify whether existing symptom code applies to the issue reported by the user . Y es Jump to appropriate symptom code ow . No Document reported failure and send feedback to smfeedback@apple.c om stating that a suitable sy ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 66 20 1 0-08-03 Input/Output Device s Apple Remote Inoperable Unlikely cause: pow er supply , fan, optical drive, hard drive Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Apple Remote Inoperable • Apple Remote doesn’ t bring up F ront Row • Apple Remote doesn’ t control iT unes • Apple Rem ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 67 20 1 0-08-03 4. Open the Apple System P roler . Selecting USB, do you see “IR Receiver” listed? Y es IR Receiver reporting on USB bus. Check for IR cable. Go to step 5 No Remove bottom co ver , and fan, and reseat the IR sensor connection to logic board. Replace any damaged IR ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 68 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Launch System P references and select Sound/Output options. Set speaker balance to the middle, then play a sound le. V erify that sound is generated by the speaker and that the sound quality is acceptable. Y es Speaker and ampli? ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 69 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . V erify whether boot chime is present when syst em is powered ON. Note: mak e sure audio output pref erences are not set to mute and volume is set to mid-range. Y es Go to step 2 No Inser t headphones into a udio out jack and retest ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 70 20 1 0-08-03 Audio: No Audio through HDMI or Mini Displa yP or t connec tion. Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Audio: No audio through HDMI or DisplayP ort connec tion. • No audio from external display speaker . 1 . Reset PRAM. 2. Connect a known-good HDMI/M ini DiplayP or t displa ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 7 1 20 1 0-08-03 2. Inser t headphones jack into audio out jack , them remove it and verify that external display a udio out por t becomes available in S ystem prefer ences Sound Output, and sound can be played on the external display s peakers. Y es Issue no longer present. Return syst ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 72 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Unplug all Fir eWire devices from the computer . Star t the computer and reset PRAM. Reconnect the FireWire devic e in question. Is the FireWire device recognized? Y es Issue resolved No P ossible lo gic board failure. Go to step 2 ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 73 20 1 0-08-03 SD (Secure Digital) Memor y Card Will Not Insert Into Slot Unlikely cause: Optical drive , hard drive, power supply Quick Check Symptom Quick Check SD Memory Card will not inser t into SD Slot SD Memor y Card does not fully seat into the slot Card slot does not align wit ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 7 4 20 1 0-08-03 SD (Secure Digital) Memor y Card Not Rec ognized By Sy stem Unlikely cause: optical drive , hard drive, power supply Quick Check Symptom Quick Check SD Memory Card is not recognized b y the system . Card does not show up on the desktop or in Syst em Proler 1 . Inser ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 7 5 20 1 0-08-03 5. Check that all system software have been applied bef ore insert a k nown-good unlocked SDHC Memor y card and verify that it can now be correctly read and written on system. Y es Go to step 6 No Replace Logic board . M1 7 6. Retr y with customer ’ s SD card and veri ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 76 20 1 0-08-03 USB Device s Not Recognized Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check USB Devices Not Rec ognized • USB wired k eyboard/mouse not recognized • USB ex ternal drive not recognized • USB pr inter not recogniz ed 1 . F or printers and external USB drives, make sure any external ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 77 20 1 0-08-03 3. Are known good mouse and keyboard recognized? Y es T est original mouse and keyboard. Replace if still not recognized . G o to step 5 No External USB por ts not functioning. Replace logic board. 4. With no USB devices connected, restart the computer . Did Bluetooth Mo ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 78 20 1 0-08-03 Wired K eyboard Does Not F unction Properly Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Wired K eyboard Does Not F unction Properly • S ome or all keys on the keyboard don ’t work • Ejec t key or Caps Lock key doesn ’t seem to work • S ome keys don ’t work as expected 1 ...

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    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 79 20 1 0-08-03 5. With optical media in the drive, hold the Media Eject k ey . Does the disc eject normally and the eject symbol appear? Y es Media eject k ey delay . No repair necessary . No Go to Optical Drive Won ’t Accept/Reject Media 6. Open System P referenc es > Universal A ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 80

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 80 20 1 0-08-03 Ke yboard: Specic K eys Do Not Res pond Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Keyboar d: Specic Keys Do Not Respond • One or more k eys do not respond when pr essed • K ey sticks • K eycap missing 1 . If wireless keyboard is being used verify that it is properly p ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 81

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 8 1 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Does the computer recogniz e the keyboard or mouse when plugged into the USB ports? Y es T est in all USB ports to ensure all USB por ts working as expected. Replace logic board for any r ear por t failures. Replace keyboard for an ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 82

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Symptom Char ts — Input/Output Devices 82 20 1 0-08-03 Uncategorized S ymptoms Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Uncategorized S ymptoms • Unable to locate appropriate symptom code. 1 . V erify that external I/O device (where applicable) works on another system. 2. F or third par ty I/O devices make sure necessary software ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 83

    Mac mini (Late 2009) Sympt om Char ts — Mechanical 83 20 1 0-08-03 Mechanical Noise/Hum/Vibration Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Noise/Hum/Vibration • B uzzing noise • R attling noise • T icking noise • S queaking noise 1 . V erify that the vents on the bottom syst em are free of dust and other obstructions that might inhibit proper air ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 84

    Mac mini (Late 2009) Sympt om Char ts — Mechanical 84 20 1 0-08-03 Deep Dive Check Result Action Code 1 . Run latest a vailable service utilities to check the thermal sensors and fan functional states. Was an error generated? Y es Check fan connection to logic board and retest. No Go to step 2. 2. Does noise sound like fan is running faster than ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 85

    Mac mini (Late 2009) Sympt om Char ts — Mechanical 85 20 1 0-08-03 Sy stem Runs Hot Quick Check Symptoms Quick Check Syst em Runs Hot • System feels very hot • Fan not opera ting • Fan running fast • System is noisy 1 . V erify that the vents on the bottom ar e free of dust and other obstructions that might inhibit proper airow through ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 86

    Mac mini (Late 2009) Sympt om Char ts — Mechanical 86 20 1 0-08-03 4. With replaced fan verify temperature issue is gone . Y es Issue resolved No Go to step 5 . 5. Using latest service utilities, verify that all thermal sensors have corr ect values. Y es Issue resolved No -If a T G0H heatsink sensor is reported failing, reseat the sensor cable on ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 87

    Mac mini (Late 2009) Sympt om Char ts — Mechanical 87 20 1 0-08-03 Uncategorized S ymptoms Check Result Action Code 1 . V erify whether existing symptom code applies to the issue reported by the user . Y es Jump to appropriate symptom code ow . No Document reported failure and send feedback to smfeedback@apple.c om stating that a suitable symp ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 88

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  • Apple Mac mini - page 89

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 89 20 1 0-08-03 General Inf ormation T ools The follo wing tools are required to service the computer: • ESD wr iststrap and mat • T orx T6, magnetized • T orx T8, magnetized • T orx T9, magnetized • H ex 2mm (or 5/64-inch) wrench • #0 Phillips screwdriver • Logic board removal ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 90

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 90 20 1 0-08-03 C onnec tor T ypes on Logic Board The Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) has many small and delicat e cable connectors and screws. Use extra care and nesse to a void damaging components. On the logic board are two types of connectors, each requiring special handling. Make sure you read ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 91

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 9 1 20 1 0-08-03 Thermal Sensor Replacemen t If a replaceable thermal sensor is damaged or defective , follow the procedur es below to replace . There are three loca tions where thermal sensors are replaceable separately . • the top hard drive ex cable (this sensor is referred to as “ ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 92

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 92 20 1 0-08-03 T op hard drive thermal sensor (at c orner) (076-1 369): 1 . Remove the adhesiv e cover and attach the sensor pad to the loca tion shown. 2. Guide the cable around the corner of the hard drive and secure with tape , as shown. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 93

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 93 20 1 0-08-03 3. Secure the sensor with tape and fold around corner . 4. The nished installation should look like this. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 94

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 94 20 1 0-08-03 T op hard drive ambien t thermal sensor (ex cable) (076-1 3 70): ( This sensor is also replaceable by replacing the ex cable , which comes with the sensor installed .) 1 . Remove the adhesiv e cover and attach the sensor pad to the e x cable where shown below . 2. V ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 95

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 95 20 1 0-08-03 Optical drive thermal sensor (07 6-1 3 70): The thermal sensor may be replaced without r emoving the optical drive. 1 . Remove the adhesiv e cover and attach the sensor pad where sho wn below . 2. Secure the sensor and cable with tape, as shown here. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 96

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 96 20 1 0-08-03 Bottom hard driv e thermal sensor (ser ver) (07 6-1 36 9): The thermal sensor may be replaced without r emoving the hard drive. 1 . Remove the adhesiv e cover then attach the sensor pad and secure the cable with tape wher e shown below . : ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 97

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 97 20 1 0-08-03 Logic Board EMI F ingers and G askets Be careful not to touch or damage the EMI ngers or gaskets on the logic board assembly , the housing opening, or on the bottom cover . Logic Board Return Important : Return the logic board to Apple in the correct packaging and in the s ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 98

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 98 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Remov e Hierarch y Some par ts must be removed bef ore others can be removed . Here is a chart of the progression of par t remov al. P ar ts above must be remo ved before the part below . Parts on the same level can be removed independently of others on that level. Bot ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 99

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — General Information 99 20 1 0-08-03 Icon L egend The follo wing icons are used in this chapter: Icon Meaning W arning or Caution Check mark; make sure you do this Do not touch Note About Images In This Guide Because a pre-production model was used for man y of the images shown in this manual, you may notice sma ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 100

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Bottom Cover 1 00 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps • Shut down the computer . • Place the computer on a clean, at sur face. T ools No tools are required f or this procedure . Black stick (optional) Bottom C ov er ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 101

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Bottom Cover 1 0 1 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 La y the Mac mini upside down. 2 Rotate the bottom cov er counter clock wise to the unlocked position. 3 P ress on the cov er to pop up the opposite side and remove it. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 102

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Bottom Cover 1 02 20 1 0-08-03 Reassembly 1 Replace the bottom cover using the aligning dots to place it in the unlocked position. 2 Rotate the c over clockwise to lock it in place. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 103

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Memor y 1 03 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover T ools • Black stick (optional) Memor y ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 104

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Memor y 1 04 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al Caution: The bracket clips can bend or components can break if too much force is used . 1 Gently spr ead the clips at the ends of the memor y module just enough to let the free edge pop up . 2 P ull the module out of the slot. 3 Repeat to r emove the second module, located und ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 105

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Memor y 1 05 20 1 0-08-03 Installation 1 Car efully press the notched edge of the memor y module into the slot while keeping the opposite edge slightly raised . 2 P ull the module into place with your ngers, as shown, to verify that it is fully seated . 3 P ress down on the raised edge until the clips snap i ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 106

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — F an 1 06 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover T ools • T or x 6 screwdriver • Black stick F an ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 107

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — F an 1 07 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Remov e 2 T6 fan screws (with bumpers) • 9 22-958 2 • 9 22-958 1 • 9 22-95 72 2 Car efully lift the fan o the stando to reveal the fan connector on the logic board. Note: Y ou can optionally loosen all three screws and lift o the fan with the screws attached . ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 108

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — F an 1 08 20 1 0-08-03 3 Disconnect the fan cable from connector on the logic board. Replacement Note : Make sure to connect the fan cable. Reassembly Important: The two top screws are di erent siz es. Make sure to use the correct size in the correct location. • 92 2-9582 is longer and goes on the left att ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 109

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Cowling 1 09 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an T ools • T or x T6 screwdriver • Black stick C owling ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 110

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Cowling 1 1 0 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Remov e the T6 screw shown: • 9 22-9580 2 Lift the cowling up slightly to clear other hardware and pull straight out, rotating slightly clockwise, to disengage it. Inser ting the pointed end of a black stick into the top scr ew hole may help to pull out the cowling . Be c ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 111

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Antenna Plate 1 1 1 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Cowling T ools • T or x T8 screwdriver • 2 mm (9/64-inch) Hex wrench • Black stick An tenna Plat e ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 112

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Antenna Plate 1 1 2 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Remov e 4 screws. • (2) 92 2-957 7 T8 • (2) 92 2-957 4 2mm Hex 2 Car efully lift the antenna assembly up slightly and slide it to the right to reveal the antenna cable attached to the wireless card . A black stick may help to maneuver it. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 113

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Antenna Plate 1 1 3 20 1 0-08-03 W arning: T he edge of the shield is sharp. Use care to avoid injury and to avoid damaging the antenna cable. 3 Disconnect the antenna cable . Reassembly 1 C onnect the antenna cable. Before seating , make sure the cable is aligned in the channel, parallel with the edge of the h ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 114

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Antenna Plate 1 1 4 20 1 0-08-03 2 Slide the an tenna plate into plac e on the housing. Note: The edge of the plate has a slot that the edge of the housing must t into for the plate t o sit at and the screw holes to align. (see rough cross-section example at right) 3 A tool, such as the hex wrench, inser ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 115

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 1 5 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • RAM (at least the top level) • F an • Cowling • Antenna plate T ools • Logic board remov al tool: 9 22-9588 • T or x T6, T8 & T9 screwdrivers • 2 mm (9/64-inch) Hex wrench • Black stick L ogic B oar d ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 116

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 1 6 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al Important: The small JST connectors (C, D, E, F) are extremely fragile. Use extreme care and nesse to lift them carefully straight up and out of their sockets on the logic board. See V er tical Inser tion (JST ) instruc tions in the General Information section of the T ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 117

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 1 7 20 1 0-08-03 2 Make sure that at least the top level of RAM has been removed . This is to avoid the poten tial for damaging the EMI gasket on the housing. 3 Remov e 2 T6 screws: • 9 22-95 79 • 9 22-95 7 5 (if not previously remov ed with the fan) And 1 T9 stando: • 9 22-95 76 4 Remov ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 118

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 1 8 20 1 0-08-03 5 Insert the logic board remov al tool straight down into the hole s shown. Make sure that it is rmly seated to the capture holes on the bottom of the housing. W arning: D o NO T insert the removal tool, or anything else , into screw holes. This will damage the logic board by d ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 119

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 1 9 20 1 0-08-03 8 Disconnect the power cable. Wiggle it out from its logic board socket. T weezers may be helpful. 9 Important: If thermal cables are damaged it requires replacing the optical or hard drive. V erify that all cables are disconnected from the logic board and no connectors will catch ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 120

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 20 20 1 0-08-03 Important: W hen handing the logic board assembly , avoid t ouching EMI ngers and gaskets. Oil from your ngers can reduce connectivity and wireless per formance. 1 1 Once the I/O wall is free, continue to carefully guide the assembly straight out of the housing. Do not force ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 121

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 2 1 20 1 0-08-03 Important: W hen returning the board to Apple , make sure to include : • AirP or t/Bluetooth ex cable • Speaker • Cowling clip scr ew Make sure to remov e : • Memor y DIMMs • AirP or t/Bluetooth card ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 122

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Logic Board 1 22 20 1 0-08-03 Reassembly 1 P osition the housing vertically and inser t the logic board assembly into the housing. This allows easier verication that all EMI gaskets and clips are entering int o the housing properly . Note: If resistance is encountered , it may be where the left side of the l ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 123

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — AirP or t/Bluetooth Combo Card 1 23 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Cowling • Antenna plate • Logic board assembly T ools • T or x T6 screwdriver • Black stick AirP or t/Bluetooth C ombo Ca rd ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 124

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — AirP or t/Bluetooth Combo Card 1 24 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Disconnect the two antenna cables shown. 2 Disconnect the ex cable. 3 Remov e 4 screws: • (3) 9 22-9596 • (1) 9 22-959 7 (through speaker) 4 If the speaker has not previously been removed , lift the AirP or t/Bluetooth card slightly to clear the ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 125

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — AirP or t/Bluetooth Combo Card 1 25 20 1 0-08-03 5 If replacing the ex cable, use a black stick to lift its connector straight up to remo ve. Note: If replacing the logic board , do not remove the ex cable as it is returned with the logic board. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 126

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Speaker 1 26 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Cowling • Antenna plate • Logic board assembly T ools • T or x T6 screwdriver • Black stick Speaker ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 127

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Speaker 1 27 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Remov e 2 screws: • 9 22-959 7 (this screw may hav e already been removed if the AirP or t/Bluetooth board has been removed). • 9 22-9598 Important: When reinstalling , make sure to install this screw at the heatsink, or damage can result. 2 Car efully lift the speaker t ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 128

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Speaker 1 28 20 1 0-08-03 3 Note: Check the speaker magnet for missing screws before reassembly . Important: Do n ot ov ertigh ten scr ews. Ins tall al l sc rew s b y ha nd . Do n ot use pow er to ols . ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 129

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Batter y 1 29 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Cowling • Antenna plate • Logic board assembly T ools • Black stick Batt er y ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 130

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Batter y 1 30 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Insert a black stick under the battery and push it up and out. 2 Grab the batt er y as it slips up and out of the battery holder . ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 131

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Hard Drive 1 3 1 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Cowling • Antenna plate • Logic board assembly (partial remove) Ser ver Note: • F or the lower hard drive on the server , follow the proc edures to remov e the optical drive. T ools • Black stick Har d Driv e ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 132

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Hard Drive 1 32 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Dislodge the logic board assembly par tially . ( Y ou do not need to disconnect the power supply cable.) 2 Slide out the hard drive. Thermal Sensor Note: • Thermal sensors on replacement drive s are pre-installed , but are also replaceable separately . S ee the Thermal ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 133

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Hard Drive 1 3 3 20 1 0-08-03 Reassembly Be very careful not to damage the cosmetic Mylar cover or catch it on the edge of the housing opening. Note : The hard drive has two pins that secure it to the internal side wall of the case. 1 Slide hard driv e assembly into the case. 2 Maneuver the har d drive until th ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 134

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Po wer Supply 1 34 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Cowling • Antenna plate • Logic board assembly • Hard drive T ools • T or x T6 screwdriver • Black stick • T weezers (optional) • P ower cord (optional) P ow er Supply ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 135

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Po wer Supply 1 3 5 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Slide the pow er cord socket retention clip left to release the socket. 2 Rotate the po wer cord socket 90-degrees counter clock wise, to disengage. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 136

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Po wer Supply 1 36 20 1 0-08-03 3. R emove one screw: • 9 22-95 78 4 P ull out power supply assembly , rotating slightly left. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 137

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Po wer Supply 1 3 7 20 1 0-08-03 Reassembly Notes: • The power supply has alignment pins that must t into their recesses inside the housing. • The power c ord socket rotates within grove s in the housing and must be aligned straight before the retention clip can be inser ted . • An unplugged power cord ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 138

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Optical Drive / Hard Drive (Ser ver) 1 38 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Cowling • Antenna plate • Logic board assembly • P ower supply Thermal Sensor Note: • Thermal sensors on replacement drive s are pre-installed , but are also replaceable separately . S ee the Therma ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 139

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Optical Drive / Hard Drive (Ser ver) 1 39 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Remov e the T6 screw , 9 22-95 78. 2 Lift the drive and carrier assembly out of the case. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 140

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Optical Drive / Hard Drive (Ser ver) 1 40 20 1 0-08-03 3 Remov e 4 T8 screws in the drive carrier: • 9 22-958 3 Ser ver Note: F or the lower hard driv e on the ser ver , the screws are located in front and back of the carrier . • 9 22-958 5 4 Lift the drive from the carrier . 5 If replacing the optical driv ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 141

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — IR Board and Cable 1 4 1 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps Remove: • Bottom cover • F an • Antenna plate • Logic board assembly • P ower supply • Optical drive T ools • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Black stick IR Board and C able ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 142

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — IR Board and Cable 1 42 20 1 0-08-03 Remov al 1 Remov e 1 screw 9 22-882 0. 2 Note the IR cable routing on the drive carrier . 3 Remov e the IR cable from the cable channel. Reassembly The IR board must t ov er the pin on the drive carrier before securing the screw . Important: Make sure the grounding clip h ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 143

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — IR Board and Cable 1 43 20 1 0-08-03 1 Insert the IR cable into the cable channel, as shown. ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 144

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) T ake Apart — Housing 1 44 20 1 0-08-03 F irst Steps • Remove all other parts. • The housing is what’ s left after all other par ts have been remo ved. T ools No tools are required f or this procedure . Housing ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 145

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  • Apple Mac mini - page 146

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Exploded View 1 46 20 1 0-08-03 Exploded View Logic Board Assembly w/speaker and wireless card flex cable 2.4 GHz 66 1-56 47 2.66 GHz 66 1-5648 P ower Cord Socket Retention Clip 9 22-9569 Speaker 92 2-9562 AirP or t Extreme/Bluetooth Flex Cable 9 22-960 1 AirP or t Extreme/ Bluetooth Card 9 22-5 545 Cowling 9 22-9568 Screw , C ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 147

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Exploded View (Ser ver) 1 47 20 1 0-08-03 Exploded View (S er v er) Logic Board Assembly w/speaker and wireless card flex cable 2.66 GHz 66 1-5648 P ower Cord Socket Retention Clip 9 22-9569 Speaker 92 2-9562 AirP or t Extreme/Bluetooth Flex Cable 9 22-960 1 AirP or t Extreme/ Bluetooth Card 9 22-5 545 Cowling 9 22-9568 Screw ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 148

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Screw Char t 1 48 20 1 0-08-03 Scre w Char t Note: Screws are not to scale . 92 2-95 82 T orx T6 - F an to heatsink (1). 92 2-95 8 1 T orx T6 - F a n t o s t an d o  , t o p r i gh t (1 ) 92 2-95 72 Bumper - T op of fan screws (2) 92 2-95 7 5 T orx T6 - Stando , fan, tall (1) 92 2-95 76 T orx T9 - Stando , fan, top ri ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 149

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Ex ternal Views 1 49 20 1 0-08-03 Ex ternal Views F ront View A = Slot-loading optical disc drive B = Bottom cover C = P ower indicator light D = Built-in infrared (IR) receiv er F ront View - Ser ver A = Bottom cover C = P ower indicator light D = Built-in infrared (IR) receiv er ...

  • Apple Mac mini - page 150

    Mac mini (Mid 20 1 0) Ex ternal Views 1 50 20 1 0-08-03 P or t View A = P ower button B = Gigabit Ethernet por t (1 0/1 00/1 000 Base-T ) C = Fir eWire 800 por t D = Cool air inlet (around bottom c over) E = Exhaust ven t F = Audio in port G = Audio out port H = SD card slot I = USB 2.0 por ts (4) J = Mini DisplayP or t K = HDMI por t L = P ower po ...

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