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Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement

Introduction

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

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  1. Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover: étape 1, image 1 de 2 Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement, Bottom Cover: étape 1, image 2 de 2

    • 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.

    • You do not need to apply much downward pressure while turning.

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  2. Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement: étape 2, image 1 de 1

    • 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. Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement, Fan: étape 3, image 1 de 1

    • 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. Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement: étape 4, image 1 de 1

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

    • Removing the standoff screw is not necessary to remove the fan. You need only raise the fan enough to lift it off the standoff screw.

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  6. Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Mac mini Late 2012 Fan Replacement: étape 5, image 3 de 3

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

    • Grab all the wires at once and gently pull straight up to disconnect the fan from the logic board.

    • Do not pry at the socket, or you may rip it from the logic board.

    • Remove the fan.

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Conclusion

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

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3 commentaires

If you shouls happen to rip the connector off the logic board, just replace the end of the connector wire with a usb plug and the connect it to the computer, Vola

Reginald O'Brikis - Réponse

What or where does the spring go on the long torque screw?

on the logic board, or the inner bevels on the screw?

[deleted] - Réponse

where does the mini get input cooling air?? I can see the output ports but don't see any path for inputting cool air.

thanks..

pvpeel - Réponse

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