Remove the single 3.5 mm T6 Torx screw securing the cowling to the heat sink. Lift the fan out of the mini for enough clearance to access its connector.Ĭarefully pull the fan cables upward to lift the fan connector up out of its socket on the logic board. Lift the ear of the fan nearest the RAM up off the standoff secured to the outer case. Remove the two 11.3 mm T6 Torx screws securing the fan to the logic board near the antenna plate. Remove the bottom cover and set it aside. Tilt the mini enough to allow the bottom cover to fall away from the outer case. 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. TOOLS: 2 mm Hex Screwdriver (1) Mac Mini Logic Board Removal Tool (1) Spudger (1) T6 Torx Screwdriver (1) T8 Torx Screwdriver (1)

Replacing the power supply requires removal of the logic board assembly. INTRODUCTION Use this guide to replace a faulty power supply. Mac Mini Mid 2010 Power Supply Replacement Replace a blown power supply. Mac Mini Mid 2010 Power Supply Replacement

Mac mini mid 2010 power supply