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Service Source
Mac mini (Early 2006)
2 March 2006
© 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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.
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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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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.
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Mac mini Serial Number Location
The product serial number and Ethernet ID are located on the bottom housing.
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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
2.
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
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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
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continue as you push the I/O panel; this is normal.
Set the top housing aside.
7.
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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
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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.
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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
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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):
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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.
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Bluetooth Antenna
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
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Disconnect the AirPort antenna
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Part Location
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Removal Procedures
Disconnect the exible cable going from the audio board to the interconnect board.
1.
Disconnect the Bluetooth antenna from the Bluetooth board.
2.
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3.
Grab the Bluetooth antenna board shield (shown on the right) by its edges and give a rm
tug upward. Release the rest of the antenna cable from the side tabs and pull the antenna
free. Important: Take care handling the Bluetooth antenna as a bent or warped antenna will
aect Bluetooth connectivity.
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Replacement Procedure
Mount the Bluetooth antenna shield on the internal frame. Gently press the antenna shield a
1.
few times to make sure the spring is spongy .
Route the antenna into the tabs on the side of the internal frame, and around the bottom
2.
edge of the interconnect board .
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Route the Bluetooth antenna cable into the “outside” cable slot (visible on the left side of the
3.
picture). Note: The Bluetooth cable (the thicker of the two cables) routes into the “inside”
cable slot.
Route the Bluetooth antenna around the underside of the Bluetooth board. Connect the
4.
antenna to the board.
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Connect the exible cable to the interconnect board.
5.
Attach the AirPort antenna shield to the post on the internal frame.
6.
Replace the top housing.
7.
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Bluetooth Board
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
•
Jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, do the following:
Remove the top housing
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Disconnect the AirPort antenna
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Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Disconnect the Bluetooth antenna (circled) from the Bluetooth board.
1.
Remove the one Phillip’s screw and disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth
2.
board. Lift the board o the internal frame. Important: Take care handling the Bluetooth
antenna as a bent or warped antenna will aect Bluetooth connectivity.
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Replacement Procedure
Route the Bluetooth cable (thicker cable) into the inside cable channel and the Bluetooth
1.
antenna into the outside cable channel.
Position the Bluetooth board on the internal frame. Note: The board tucks under a tiny lip
2.
(on the frame) near the top left corner of the board. Position the cables so they go under and
around the edge of the board. Connect the Bluetooth cable, the antenna, and replace the
screw on the Bluetooth board.
.
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Attach the AirPort antenna /shield to the posts on the internal frame.
3.
Replace the top housing.
4.
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Memory
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
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Disconnect the AirPort antenna
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Internal frame
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Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Press the metal latches outward to release the memory DIMMs..
1.
The DIMM will pop up slightly. Pull the DIMM from the slot on the logic board.
2.
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Replacement Procedure
Install the DIMM module into the slot on the logic board.
1.
Line up the notch on the DIMM with the notch on the slot. Important: Press the DIMM into
2.
the slot until it clicks into place.
Press down on the sides and center of the DIMM so the metal latches grab the DIMM .
3.
Lower the internal frame/drive module sub assembly onto the bottom housing. Align the gold
4.
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.
5.
Check that the power button cable is not pinched by the internal frame.
6.
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Replace the four screws on the internal frame.
7.
Connect the exible cable on the audio board to the interconnect board.
8.
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Replace the AirPort Extreme antenna onto the spring/post. Make sure it’s securely connected.
9.
Replace the top housing.
10.
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Audio Board
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
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Disconnect the AirPort antenna
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Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Disconnect the exible cable from the interconnect board.
1.
Remove the internal frame to avoid damaging components on the audio board (shown
2.
below).
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Important: Take care during removal. Place your nger under the board to support the
3.
board as the screw is removed. The audio board should lift out easily without much
resistance. The tab at the front of the audio frame is a guide, not a clip; and it should not be
pulled back to release the audio board.
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Rotate the front of the board up from the tab, then pull the board up and out, keeping clear
4.
of the mounting stando.
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Replacement Procedure
Be sure that audio connectors are properly aligned and seated completely within the
1.
rectangular recesses of the audio frame. Ensure that they are fully seated. If they are, the
board should rotate down in to position on the stando without resistance.
,
Important: Support the underside of the board with your nger as you tighten the screw.
2.
With a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver replace the audio board screw.
Replace the internal frame on the bottom housing.
3.
Replace the four screws that secure the internal frame to the bottom housing.
4.
Connect the exible cable to the interconnect board.
5.
Connect the AirPort antenna to the internal frame.
6.
Replace the top housing.
7.
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AirPort Extreme Card
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver
•
Needlenose pliers
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
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Disconnect the AirPort antenna
•
Internal frame
•
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Remove the screw on the AirPort Extreme card.
1.
The card will pop up when the screw is removed. Pull the card from the slot on the logic
2.
board.
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If you are replacing the AirPort Extreme card, remove the plastic stando and transfer the
3.
stando to the replacement AirPort Extreme card.
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Replacement Procedure
Install the AirPort Extreme card into the slot on the logic board.
1.
Press the card down and replace the screw.
2.
Attach the AirPort antenna to the AirPort Extreme card. Make sure the antenna is oriented as
3.
shown so it’s not in the way of the internal frame.
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Lower the internal frame/drive module sub assembly onto the bottom housing. Align the gold
4.
ngers of the interconnect board with the matching connector on the logic board .
Route the AirPort antenna cable up through the opening in the internal frame.
5.
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Check that the power button cable is not pinched by the internal frame.
6.
Replace the four screws on the internal frame.
7.
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Connect the exible cable on the audio board to the interconnect board.
8.
Replace the AirPort Extreme antenna onto the spring/post. Make sure it’s securely connected.
9.
Replace the top housing.
10.
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Hard Drive Sensor Cable
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Black stick or other nonconductive tool,
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
•
Disconnect the AirPort antenna
•
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Using a tweezers, disconnect the hard drive sensor cable from the logic board.
1.
Remove the internal frame.
2.
Remove the hard drive.
3.
Remove the optical drive.
4.
Free the sensor cable from the cable channel. Pull the hard drive sensor cable out of the
5.
internal frame.
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Replacement Procedure
Tuck the sensor cable into the internal frame and route the cable into the channel and
1.
around the black pole on the internal frame (near the fan) .
Replace the optical drive.
2.
Replace the hard drive.
3.
Check the cable routing again before turning the frame over and attaching the internal
4.
frame to the bottom housing.
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Replace the four internal frame screws.
5.
Connect the sensor cable to the logic board with a pair of tweezers.
6.
Replace the AirPort antenna and the top housing.
7.
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IR Board and Cable
Tools
The following tools are required for this procedure:
Jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
•
Disconnect the AirPort antenna
•
Disconnect the hard drive sensor from the logic board
•
Internal frame
•
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Using a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the screw from the IR (infrared) board.
1.
Note the cable routing from the front before you ip the internal frame over (toward you)
2.
and disconnect the cable from the interconnect board.
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Remove the IR cable from the cable channel.
3.
Disconnect the IR cable from the lower connector on the interconnect board.
4.
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Replacement Procedure
Connect the IR connector to the lower connector on the interconnect board and route the
1.
cable up into the cable channel on the internal frame.
Tuck the cables under the tabs near the interconnect board. Route the cable around the pole
2.
near the fan.
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Flip the internal frame over and route the cable through the internal frame as shown below.
3.
Replace the screw on the IR board.
Replace the internal frame onto the bottom housing.
4.
With a tweezers, connect the hard drive sensor cable (near the speaker) to the logic board.
5.
Connect the Airport antenna to the internal frame.
6.
Replace the top housing.
7.
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Hard Drive
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Phillips #1 screwdriver
•
Black stick or other nonconductive tool,
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
•
Internal frame
•
Disconnect the AirPort antenna
•
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Flip the internal frame over to see the hard drive. Using a Phillip’s #1 screwdriver, remove the
1.
four hard drive screws.
With a black stick or other nonconductive tool, pry the hard drive o the connector on the
2.
interconnect board. Pull the hard drive in the direction of the speaker.
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Replacement Procedure
With the circuit-side of the hard drive face up, slide the hard drive into the internal frame and
1.
under the two screw holes circled. Push the drive to the right to line up the hard drive pins
with the interconnect board. Press the hard drive pins into the interconnect board connector.
Replace the four hard drive screws.
2.
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Make sure all the cables are tucked under the internal frame as shown.
3.
Flip the internal frame over.
4.
Replace the internal frame on the bottom housing.
5.
Connect the AirPort antenna cable.
6.
Replace the top housing.
7.
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Optical Drive
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
•
Jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the top housing and the internal frame.
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Using a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two optical drive screws on the side of
1.
the internal frame that has the Bluetooth antenna. Rotate the internal frame 180 degrees.
Remove the other two optical drive screws.
2.
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Using a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two screws on the interconnect board.
3.
Holding the optical drive by the sides, use a black stick to pry the optical drive connector o
4.
the interconnect board. Remove the optical drive from the internal frame.
.
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Replacement Procedure
Hold the optical drive by its sides. Note: Never squeeze or handle the optical drive by the
1.
front or center; you could damage the optical drive.
Position the optical drive on the internal frame and connect the interconnect board to the
2.
optical drive connector.
Replace the interconnect board screws.
3.
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Replace the optical drive screws on one side, then rotate the internal frame 180 degrees.
4.
Replace the two remaining optical drive screws.
5.
Lower internal frame onto the bottom housing. Replace the four internal frame screws onto
6.
the bottom housing.
Reconnect the AirPort antenna (if disconnected) to the black posts on the internal frame.
7.
Replace the top housing.
8.
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Fan
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the following:
Top housing
•
Disconnect the AirPort antenna
•
Internal frame
•
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Remove the two fan screws with a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver.
1.
Free the fan from the internal frame (top left corner) and unhook the fan cable.
2.
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Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the interconnect board.
3.
Lift the fan out of the internal frame.
4.
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Replacement Procedure
Tuck the fan under the internal frame and route the cable into the cable channel.
1.
Replace the two fan screws with a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver.
2.
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3.
Connect the fan cable to the upper connector on the interconnect board and route the
cable as shown below.
4.
Turn over the internal frame.
5.
Replace the internal frame and four screws.
Connect the AirPort antenna to the internal frame.
6.
7.
Connect the hard drive sensor cable to the logic board.
8.
Replace the top housing.
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Interconnect Board
Tools Required
This procedure requires the following tools:
Jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver
•
Black stick or nonconductive tool
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin remove the following:
Top housing
•
Disconnect the AirPort antenna
•
Internal frame
•
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Disconnect the four cables (Bluetooth, IR, fan and speaker) attached to the interconnect
1.
board
Using a jeweler’s Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove two screws on the interconnect board.
2.
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Remove the optical drive screws; two on each side of the optical drive.
3.
With a black stick or other nonconductive tool, pry the interconnect board o the optical
4.
drive connector and hard drive pins.
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Replacement Procedure
With the gold pins on the interconnect board facing down, press the interconnect board
1.
onto the hard drive and optical drive connectors.
Connect the IR cable (A), the fan cable (B), and the speaker cable (C) to the interconnect
2.
board.
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3.
Replace the optical drive screws. Rotate the optical drive 180 degrees.
Replace the remaining two optical screws.
4.
Make sure the cables are connected and routed into the cable channels.
5.
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Replace the internal frame.
6.
Connect the AirPort antenna.
7.
Replace the top housing.
8.
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Battery
Tools
No tools are required for this procedure.
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the top housing and the internal frame.
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Using your nger or black stick, push the battery in and up to release it from the battery holder.
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Replacement Procedure
Push the battery into the battery holder.
1.
Replace the internal frame.
2.
Connect the AirPort antenna.
3.
Replace the top housing.
4.
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Speaker
Tools
The following tools are required for this procedure:
Jeweler’s Phillips #1 screwdriver
•
Black stick or other nonconductive tool
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin, remove the top housing and the internal frame.
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Using a jeweler’s Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove four screws.
1.
Free the speaker cable from the cable clip.
2.
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Remove the speaker cable from the cable channel.
3.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the interconnect board. The speaker connector is the only
4.
connector on the other side of the interconnect board.
Remove the speaker from the internal frame.
5.
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Replacement Procedure
Position the speaker into the internal frame. Replace the four screws.
1.
Route the speaker cable along the cable channel. Connect the speaker cable to the
2.
interconnect board.
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Tuck the speaker cable into the internal frame.
3.
Replace the internal frame.
4.
Connect the AirPort antenna to the internal frame.
5.
Replace the top housing.
6.
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Logic Board
Tools
This procedure requires the following tools:
Jeweler’s Phillips #1 screwdriver
•
Tweezers
•
Black stick (or other nonconductive nylon or plastic tool)
•
Preliminary Steps
Before you begin remove the following:
Top housing
•
Disconnect the AirPort antenna
•
Remove the screws on the internal frame
•
Part Location
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Removal Procedure
Disconnect the power button cable from the logic board.
1.
Disconnect the hard drive sensor and the power on LED from the logic board as you remove
2.
the internal frame.
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3.
Using a jeweler’s #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the logic board stando screw in the top left
corner.
Gently, pry the power-on connector away from the logic board as you lift the logic board up.
4.
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Gently lift and remove the board from the bottom housing.
5.
Replacement Note: If you are returning the logic board to Apple service, remove the
6.
following:
Memory DIMMs
•
AirPort card
•
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