Introduction
Prereq only
What you need
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Remove the four (two on each side) 6.5 mm T8 screws securing the hard drive to the drive tray.
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Almost done!
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Like others, a T8 screw driver worked best for me on the 4 hard drive screws.
sorinjc - Reply
it is t8 not t9. you owe me a TR6 Torx Security bit :D
giammin - Reply
I found the 4 screws quite hard to remove and needed to use an 8mm spanner on the back of my T8 screwdriver to get them loose.
Reiner Friedel - Reply
Screws have loctite residue. I put a tiny drop of fresh blue (semi-permanent) on each screw before reinstalling.
Jon Scott - Reply
T9 was the right one for mine
Bill Pennock - Reply
T9 Torx from recommended barely allowed me to remove these screws. I had to press very strong them into screws, so that pressure and minimal adhesion made it possible to move something.
Vitalijs Ozornins - Reply
T8 was more appropriate for me !!!
afajner - Reply
The instructions at the top recommend a T9 but the link plops a TR9 into your basket. In any event, the T8 works better.
tom - Reply
T8 was also good for me. Mini was manufactured in 2016 October.
soul.tan - Reply
TR7 did the job.
Benni Piron - Reply
Is this a security screwdriver just like the TR6 Security Screwdriver?
Shubham Ojha - Reply
When i did the re-assembly as I was adding a drive to a pcie only mac, i didnt have any t8 screws (so used standard phllips onces which came with the sata kit but i struggled to make sure the wires were out of the way. I dont know if the configuration for mac minis with drive is slightly different but you need to be careful not to screw down any of the wires (i think for IR sensors).
Edward Chandler - Reply
Can anyone confirm a T8S (security) driver is needed for this, not a non-security T8?
Cornfritter - Reply