Mac mini Late 2018 Logic Board Assembly Replacement

Step 1 Logic Board Assembly

• Grasp the power supply cable and lift to disconnect it from the logic board, wiggling as needed to loosen it up.
Step 2



• Carefully lift the connector for the LED indicator light straight up to disconnect it from its socket on the logic board.
• Take care not to pry under the socket, or you may break it off the board.
Step 3
• Use a T10 Torx driver to remove the two 7.5 mm screws securing the logic board.
Step 4
• In this step, you'll be pushing the logic board free from the clips holding it to the frame. Push only where directed or you may damage the fragile cooling fins.
• Place a thumb at each end of the exhaust vent, over the fan screw holes.
• Push firmly in the direction of the ports until the logic board unclips and begins to slide out of the Mac mini.
Step 5
• Slide the logic board out of the case.
• When reinstalling the logic board, make sure to hold the thin LED indicator light cable out of the way so it doesn't get damaged.

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