Apple Mac mini (Early 2006) 06-03 Service Manual
Service Source
Mac mini (Early 2006)
2 March 2006
© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Mac mini (Early 2006)
Contents
Take Apart
General Information 6
Tools 6
Modify the Putty Knife 7
Mac mini Serial Number Location 8
Power Supply Serial Number Location
Thermal Pad 10
Top Housing 11
Removal Procedure 13
Replacement Procedure 16
AirPort Antenna 18
Removal Procedure 19
Replacement Procedure 20
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Internal Frame 22
Removal Procedure 23
Replacement Procedure 26
Bluetooth Antenna 30
Removal Procedures 31
Replacement Procedure 33
Bluetooth Board 36
Removal Procedure 37
Replacement Procedure 38
Memory 40
Removal Procedure 41
Replacement Procedure 42
Audio Board 46
Removal Procedure 47
Replacement Procedure 49
AirPort Extreme Card 50
Removal Procedure 51
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Replacement Procedure 53
Hard Drive Sensor Cable 57
Removal Procedure 58
Replacement Procedure 59
IR Board and Cable 61
Removal Procedure 62
Replacement Procedure 64
Hard Drive 66
Removal Procedure 67
Replacement Procedure 68
Optical Drive 70
Removal Procedure 71
Replacement Procedure 73
Fan 75
Removal Procedure 76
Replacement Procedure 78
Interconnect Board 82
Removal Procedure 83
Replacement Procedure 85
Battery 88
Removal Procedure 89
Replacement Procedure 90
Speaker 91
Removal Procedure 92
Replacement Procedure 94
Logic Board 97
Removal Procedure 98
Replacement Procedure 101
Bottom Housing 103
Removal Procedure 104
Replacement Procedure 105
Troubleshooting
General Information 107
System Serial Number Location 107
Power Adapter Serial Number 108
Thermal Pad 109
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Ports 110
Technical Specs 111
Graphics and Video Support 112
Compatible Apple Displays 113
Memory Specications 114
LED Status 115
How to Clean Your Mac mini (Early 2006) 115
Reset the SMC (System Management Controller) 116
How to Reset the SMC 116
Reset the SMC with the Top Housing O 117
Symptom Charts 118
How to Use the Symptom Charts 118
No Power 118
No Video 119
AirPort 121
BlueTooth 123
Battery 127
Error Beeps 127
Optical Drive 128
Hard Drive 129
Keyboard 131
Ports 132
Sound 133
Display 134
Views
Exploded View 138
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Service Source
Take Apart
Mac mini (Early 2006)
© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
General Information
Tools
The following tools are required to service the computer:
ESD wriststrap and mat
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Tweezers
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Jeweler’s #0 Phillips screwdriver
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Jeweler’s #1 Phillips screwdriver
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Phillips #2 screwdriver
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Black stick (922-5065), or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool
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Needlenose pliers
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Soft cloth (to protect removed parts from scratches)
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Screw tray
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Putty knife (922-6761),1.5 inch (38 mm), exible blade
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Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — General Information 6
Modify the Putty Knife
If you don’t order a modied putty knife (922-6761) from Apple Service, purchase a putty
1.
knife with a 1.5-inch (38 mm), exible metal blade.
Using sandpaper (150 grit), le down the end of the putty knife (on one side) until it’s slightly
2.
beveled. Rub the edge of the putty knife back and forth for about 2 minutes on the
sandpaper.
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — General Information 7
Mac mini Serial Number Location
The product serial number and Ethernet ID are located on the bottom housing.
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — General Information 8
Power Supply Serial Number Location
Locate the power supply.
1.
Look closely into the opening on the end of the power supply. The serial number is located
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on
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Thermal Pad
The thermal pad is located on the bottom housing. A new thermal pad is included with the logic
board and the bottom housing, and the pads can be ordered separately as a kit (part number
922-6749).
Replace the pad when:
the logic board or the bottom housing is replaced
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the pad is torn, withered, or damaged
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Important: Never use thermal paste in place of the thermal pad. You must replace the thermal
pad with a new identical pad.
Procedure
Remove the original pad from the bottom housing or the logic board using a black stick or
1.
other nonconductive nylon tool.
Remove the protective backing on the new thermal pad. Note: Avoid unnecessary
2.
contact with either side of the thermal pad as dirt and body oils reduce the thermal pad’s
conductivity.
Place the new thermal pad on the bottom housing (as shown). Make sure the thermal pad
3.
has even contact with the bottom housing. There should be no air pockets.
Replace the logic board.
4.
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Top Housing
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a modied putty knife (part number 922-6761)
Part Location
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — Top Housing 11
Preliminary Steps
Shut down the computer.
1.
Warning: Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal
components or the components you are installing. Do not open the computer or attempt to
install items inside it while it is on.
Unplug all external cables from the computer except the power cord.
2.
Touch the metal case to discharge any static electricity from your body.
3.
Important: Always discharge static before you touch any parts or install any components
inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until
you have nished working and closed the computer.
Unplug the power cord.
4.
Put on an ESD wrist strap.
5.
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Removal Procedure
Note: The following procedure demonstrates the case-opening on the previous Mac mini
model. The top housing removal procedure is the same for the Mac mini (Early 2006)
computer.
Place the computer on a clean, at surface.
1.
Turn the computer over so the ports are facing you and the bottom of the computer (gray
2.
color) is facing up.
Note: To avoid scratching the case, use caution when using the putty knife. Hold the putty
3.
knife with the beveled edge facing the bottom housing. Insert the tool (0.25 inch / 6.35
millimeters) into the gap where the metal housing and the bottom assembly come together on
the left side of the computer. Be extremely careful not to scratch or dent the top or bottom
housing when inserting the tool.
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Important: If the tool is inserted too deep it could damage the EMI foam on the inside of the
top housing.
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Gently release the internal latches by prying the tool away from the computer.
4.
Note: You will hear little popping sounds as the latches release and the bottom separates from
the top housing, creating a gap at the top of the I/O panel.
Repeat the procedure on the right side of the computer.
5.
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Push the I/O panel upward until the top housing is removed. The popping sounds will
6.
continue as you push the I/O panel; this is normal.
Set the top housing aside.
7.
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — Top Housing 15
Replacement Procedure
Align the rear I/O panel with the top housing. Make sure all the white latches on the sides of
1.
the unit are aligned as shown in the photo below.
Squeeze the unit together as shown. You will hear popping and cracking noises as you
2.
squeeze the unit together. Proceed to the next step.
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If the computer doesn’t go together, check the EMI tab alignment (outlined below) and try
3.
again. Check that the metal EMI tabs aren’t bent.
Work your hands around the unit squeezing the top and bottom until they snap together and
4.
there are no visible gaps.
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AirPort Antenna
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the:
Top housing
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Internal frame
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Part Location
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart —AirPort Antenna 18
Removal Procedure
On the internal frame, locate the spring and black plastic posts that the AirPort antenna is
1.
attached to. With your ngers, squeeze the black posts to release the AirPort antenna.
With the internal frame removed, the AirPort Extreme card is visible on the logic board.
2.
Disconnect the AirPort antenna cable from the connector on the AirPort Extreme card. Note:
do not to bend the antenna cable.
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart —AirPort Antenna 19
Replacement Procedure
Securely connect the AirPort Extreme antenna to the AirPort Extreme card. Position the
1.
antenna as shown to keep it free of the internal frame.
Lower the internal frame onto the bottom housing.
2.
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Check the location of the AirPort antenna cable again. Position the antenna as shown on the
3.
internal frame.
Squeeze the black posts as you attach the AirPort antenna to the posts on the internal frame.
4.
Replace the four screws on the internal frame; one screw in each corner. The longer screw
5.
attaches to the corner near the LED cable.
Replace the top housing.
6.
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Internal Frame
Tools
Tools required for this procedure:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
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Tweezers
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the top housing and disconnect the AirPort antenna.
Part Location
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — Internal Frame 22
Removal Procedure
Turn the Mac mini so the front of the computer is facing you (the speaker is facing you). With
1.
a tweezers, disconnect the hard drive sensor cable from the logic board.
Near the I/O ports, disconnect the exible cable on the audio board from the connector on the
2.
interconnect board
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With a jeweler’s Phillips # 0 screwdriver remove four screws on the internal frame; one screw
3.
in each corner of the internal frame.
Lift the internal frame straight up and off the bottom housing.
4.
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The following parts are connected to the internal frame (black plastic frame):
5.
Bluetooth antenna
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Bluetooth board
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Hard drive
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Optical drive
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Fan
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Speaker
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Interconnect board
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IR board
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Hard drive sensor cable
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Refer to the individual take-apart procedures to remove or replace any of these parts.
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Replacement Procedure
If you removed any service parts from the internal frame, replace them.
1.
Check that the Bluetooth board cable and Bluetooth antenna are routed into the two cable
2.
channels (circled) on the internal frame. Note the routing of the Bluetooth antenna cable (the
thinner cable). It routes under the two connectors (on the right), tucks under the bottom right
corner of the interconnect board and routes along the side of the internal frame, and is held in
place by two tabs.
Lower the internal frame/drive module sub assembly onto the bottom housing. Align the gold
3.
ngers of the interconnect board with the matching connector on the logic board .
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Route the AirPort antenna cable up through the opening in the internal frame.
4.
Check that the power button cable is not pinched by the internal frame.
5.
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Replace the four screws on the internal frame.
6.
Connect the exible cable on the audio board to the interconnect board.
7.
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Replace the AirPort Extreme antenna onto the spring/post. Make sure it’s securely connected.
8.
Replace the top housing.
9.
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — Internal Frame 29
Bluetooth Antenna
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
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Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
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Disconnect the AirPort antenna
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Part Location
Mac mini (Early 2006) Take Apart — Bluetooth Antenna 30
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