Mid 2011 Mac Mini Logic Board piece

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Mac mini Mid 2011

Released on July 21, 2011. Core i5 or Core i7 Processor. Thunderbolt. This unit is also used to run the Mac mini Server configuration.

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Rob @rob98714

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Posted: Mar 4, 2014

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Mid 2011 Mac Mini Logic Board piece

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I was replacing my hard drive in my mac min and long story short I rip the IR sensor. Got a replacement but in the midst of putting the logic board back in a piece fell off and I tried to attach a photo of where I "think" it is supposed to go but not 100% sure but I keep gettig an error on this site.. I can't find any specifics on this logic board to be able to compare but can this 1R0 137 CRS piece be soldered back on or can I get away without it? Any help out there would be hugely appreciated!

This link is the closest I could find to what I'm referring to. I already ordered and reattached the IR Sensor so I'm good on that part but thanks. If you look at this article and the first picture listed. At the top right section of the logic board there is a light grey and square part that has 1R0 and the next line 216. That is the piece that fell off and I believe I can solder but wasn't 100% sure:

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post some images about your piece with your question. Use this guide Adding images to an existing question to add the images

Mar 4, 2014 by oldturkey03

Rob if you do not have the proper soldering iron (as sold at iFixit or hobby shops) you will not have good success… also soldering MLB logic boards takes lots of practice… if you get them too hot they delaminate… Anyone can solder together two pieces of wire… soldering computer components is often a task left to professionals… if you regularly solder computer or small electronic components you are qualified. - For future reference you posted a Comment in the place where only Answers belong. Please use the add comment link to the appropriate Answer or update your O.Q..

Mar 4, 2014 by originalmachead

Close enough may not be enough. Post an image of your board and part so we can help you identify it.

Mar 4, 2014 by oldturkey03

I finally got the picture updated and the piece right in the middle:

1R0

137

CRS

is the part that fell off and I will have this done by a professional but I want to be sure this piece is absolutely necessary or want to know what it is or if there is anywhere to find out more about it. I will have it soldered by a pro but I'm trying to find more detail about this piece. Sorry for an confusion on this.

Mar 5, 2014 by Rob

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post some images about your piece with your question. Use this guide Adding images to an existing question to add the images — oldturkey03
Rob if you do not have the proper soldering iron (as sold at iFixit or hobby shops) you will not have good success… also soldering MLB logic boards takes lots of practice… if you get them too hot they delaminate… Anyone can solder together two pieces of wire… soldering computer components is often a task left to professionals… if you regularly solder computer or small electronic components you are qualified. - For future reference you posted a Comment in the place where only Answers belong. Please use the add comment link to the appropriate Answer or update your O.Q.. — originalmachead
Close enough may not be enough. Post an image of your board and part so we can help you identify it. — oldturkey03
I finally got the picture updated and the piece right in the middle:

1R0

137

CRS

is the part that fell off and I will have this done by a professional but I want to be sure this piece is absolutely necessary or want to know what it is or if there is anywhere to find out more about it. I will have it soldered by a pro but I'm trying to find more detail about this piece. Sorry for an confusion on this. — Rob