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Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement

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Introduction

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What you need

  1. Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement, Fan Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 12 mm T6 screws from the fan.

    • Loosen the 27 mm T6 captive screw–it will get removed with the fan assembly.

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  2. Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • The fan connector is trapped under the edge of the fan and cannot be disconnected until the fan is moved.

    • Do not attempt to remove the fan entirely.

    • Lift the fan straight up to free the captive screw from its hole in the logic board.

    • Pull the fan away from the SSD until you can easily access the fan connector.

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  4. Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the point of a spudger to lift the fan connector straight up out of its socket on the logic board.

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  5. Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the fan from the Mac mini.

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Conclusion

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

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