Can you physically put the cover back on without installing the cable at all (with the antenna plate in place)? if not you may have to big a drive (height).
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Can you physically put the cover back on without installing the cable at all (with the antenna plate in place)? if not you may have too big a drive (height).
I'm assuming you have the 2011 version Mac Mini
The ribbon cable is sandwiched between the HD's just in the corner as it then routes up to the main logic bd.
See Step29 3rd image: [guide|6634|page=10]
The ribbon cable should just make it without any excessive slack. The primary drive should be resting flat just above the 2nd HD.
See step 18: [guide|6634|page=6]
I suspect the 2nd drive below the primary drive is too big and is forcing the primary drive up preventing you to close the case. If you can get your hands on a Dial Caliper (metric) you could measure the height of the two drives. Your new drive should be no bigger than the Apple drive. Millimeters count here!
Can you physically put the cover back on without installing the cable at all (with the antenna plate in place)? if not you may have to big a drive (height).
I'm assuming you have the 2011 version Mac Mini
The ribbon cable is sandwiched between the HD's just in the corner as it then routes up to the main logic bd.
See Step29 3rd image: [guide|6634|page=10]
The ribbon cable should just make it without any excessive slack. The primary drive should be resting flat just above the 2nd HD.
See step 18: [guide|6634|page=6]
I suspect the 2nd drive below the primary drive is too big and is forcing the primary drive up preventing you to close the case. If you can get your hands on a Dial Caliper (metric) you could measure the height of the two drives. Your new drive should be no bigger than the Apple drive. Millimeters count here!