Introduction
Restore sound to your mini by replacing the speaker.
What you need
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Slightly squeeze the two retaining arms toward each other and lift the AirPort antenna off its post.
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Use the tip of a spudger to slightly lift the left side of the ZIF cable lock up from its socket.
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Remove the recessed Phillips screw near the power button securing the internal frame to the bottom housing.
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Remove the recessed Phillips screw near the sleep light securing the internal frame to the bottom housing.
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Remove the Phillips screw near the audio ports securing the internal frame to the bottom case.
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Gently lift the internal frame up from the bottom housing, minding the AirPort antenna and any other cables that may get caught.
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Remove the two Phillips screws securing the side of the hard drive to the internal frame.
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Use your thumbs to slide the hard drive toward the speaker, disconnecting it from the interconnect board.
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Disconnect the following connectors from the interconnect board:
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IR sensor cable.
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Fan cable.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingernails to disconnect the speaker cable connector from the interconnect board.
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