Mac Mini Late 2014 Fan Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Prerequisite only

What you need

1. Step 1 Fan Assembly
  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. Step 2
  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. Step 3
  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. Step 4
  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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