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Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the metal antenna plate in your Mac mini Late 2014.

What you need

  1. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • The bottom cover is clipped onto three screw posts.

    • Pry near, but not right on the screw posts.

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  2. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the bottom cover up off of the Mac mini.

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  3. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lift and remove the bottom cover.

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  5. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement, Antenna Plate: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following TR6 screws from the antenna plate:

    • Three 4.1 mm screws

    • Three 1.9 mm screws

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  6. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Do not completely remove the antenna plate; it is still connected to the Mac mini by an antenna cable.

    • With the I/O ports facing you, flip the antenna plate to the right to allow access to the antenna cable connector.

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  7. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 3.4 mm T6 screw and washer from the antenna cable.

    • Be careful not to lose the washer when removing the screw.

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  8. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the point of a spudger to lift the antenna connector straight up off its socket on the airport card.

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  9. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully pull the antenna cable out from the gap between the power supply and case.

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  10. Mac mini Late 2014 Antenna Plate Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the antenna plate from the Mac mini.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Hello

I had really a problem with this instructions! The T6H Screw-Driver in the fixit-kit doesn’t fit in the holes of the 6 screws who hold the cover? Has Apple changes the screws of the macmini 2014, or has the T6H Screw-Driver has to much tolerance while produced!

I need to replace the HDD of the fusion drive! I will need to buy, HighEnd Tools to open my Cover ?!?

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