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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the SSD stick in an SSD only, or Fusion Drive model of the Mac mini Late 2014.

What you need

Step 1 Bottom Cover

Mac mini Late 2014 SSD 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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Step 2

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

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Step 3

Lift and remove the bottom cover.

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Step 4 Antenna Plate

Mac mini Late 2014 SSD 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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Step 5

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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Step 6

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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Step 7

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

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Step 8

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

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Step 9

Remove the antenna plate from the Mac mini.

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Step 10 SSD

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Remove the 5 mm T5 screw securing the SSD.

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Step 11

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Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull it out of its socket.

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Step 12

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Carefully lift the SSD out of the case without scratching or touching the gold contacts.

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Conclusion

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

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If I have a Mac Mini without SSD, only with normal Hard Drive (NO Fusion). Can I install a new one SSD like on this tutorial?. Thanks!

Juan Miguel Ramirez - Mar 6, 2016 Reply Share

Please see my comment later in the thread.

Thomas Hall - May 16, 2017 Share

Si, yo lo hice y la diferencia es abismal. Necesitaras un adaptador y por supuesto el SSD. Yes, I did it and the difference is abysmal. You will need an adapter and of course the SSD.

Manuel Jesús Flores Jiménez - May 30, 2021 Share

Yes, but you need to add a cable to connect it. If you buy the SSD from OWC, they sell a kit which includes the cable and tools (for an extra $20-40, depending on what size/model SSD you get).

shamino - Jan 12, 2022 Share

I have the same question as Juan

Cronan McNamara - Dec 6, 2016 Reply Share

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Mac mini Late 2014 SSD Replacement

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