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Mac Mini Mid 2010 Fan Replacement

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Inleiding

Use this guide to replace a noisy worn-out fan.

  1. Place your thumbs in the depressions cut into the bottom cover. Rotate the bottom cover counter-clockwise until the white dot painted on the bottom cover is aligned with the ring inscribed on the outer case.

    • Place your thumbs in the depressions cut into the bottom cover.

    • Rotate the bottom cover counter-clockwise until the white dot painted on the bottom cover is aligned with the ring inscribed on the outer case.

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  2. Tilt the mini enough to allow the bottom cover to fall away from the outer case.

    • Tilt the mini enough to allow the bottom cover to fall away from the outer case.

    • Remove the bottom cover and set it aside.

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  4. Remove the two 11.3 mm T6 Torx screws securing the fan to the logic board near the antenna plate.

    • Remove the two 11.3 mm T6 Torx screws securing the fan to the logic board near the antenna plate.

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  5. Lift the ear of the fan nearest the RAM up off the standoff secured to the outer case.

    • Lift the ear of the fan nearest the RAM up off the standoff secured to the outer case.

    • If the fan doesn't separate from the standoff screw with a moderate amount of force, you can use a T6 Torx driver to simply remove this screw.

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  6. Lift the fan out of the mini for enough clearance to access its connector.

    • Lift the fan out of the mini for enough clearance to access its connector.

    • Carefully pull the fan cables upward to lift the fan connector up out of its socket on the logic board.

    • Remove the fan.

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Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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