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Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the bottom cover in your Mac mini (2024).

What you need

  1. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Before you begin: step 1, image 1 of 2 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Before you begin: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Fully shut down your Mac mini and unplug all cables from it.

    • Flip over your Mac mini and place it on a clean, flat surface to avoid scratching the chassis.

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  2. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Create a gap: step 2, image 1 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Create a gap: step 2, image 2 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Create a gap: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a Jimmy into the gap between the bottom cover and the chassis.

    • Pry up the bottom cover to create a gap.

    • Keep the Jimmy inserted under the bottom cover.

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  3. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 1 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 2 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap created by the Jimmy.

    • Remove the Jimmy.

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  5. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Release the clips: step 4, image 1 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Release the clips: step 4, image 2 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Release the clips: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom cover until you feel it snag on a clip.

    • There are four clips total—one at each corner of the bottom cover.

    • Twist the pick to lift the clip out of its slot.

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  6. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Continue sliding and prying with the pick along the perimeter of the bottom cover to release the remaining clips.

    • Don't insert the pick more than an inch when sliding near the power button, as you risk damaging the cable.

    • During reassembly, press along the perimeter of the bottom until you hear and feel all four clips click back into place.

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  7. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Don't remove the bottom cover, as it's still connected to the Mac mini with a cable.

    • Lift the edge of the bottom cover opposite the power button and flip it over to expose the power button cable.

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  8. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Disconnect the power button: step 7, image 1 of 2 Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Disconnect the power button: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • The power button cable is very fragile! You don't have to disconnect it to access the internals— but it will require you to keep the bottom cover propped up.

    • To disconnect the cable and remove the bottom cover, follow the next two steps.

    • If you don't disconnect the cable, prop up the bottom cover to prevent straining the cable and skip the next two steps.

    • Grip the power button cable close to the head and pull it away from its socket to disconnect it.

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  9. Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Remove the bottom cover: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom cover.

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Conclusion

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Mac mini (2024) Answers Community for help.

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I ripped the crimps off of my power cable because I was pulling out instead of up. Is a new power button cable available for sale somewhere?

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