Mac mini Model A1283 Hard Drive Replacement

Step 1 Hard Drive

• Remove the two Phillips screws connecting the underside of the hard drive to the internal frame.
Step 2

• Remove the two Phillips screws securing the side of the hard drive to the internal frame.
Step 3
• Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the hard drive thermal sensor board off the adhesive securing it to the side of the hard drive.
Step 4
• Remove the strip of tape holding the thermal sensor cable to the hard drive and remove the thermal sensor from the hard drive.
• You'll want to transfer this thermal sensor to the same position on your new hard drive.
Step 5
• Slide the hard drive toward the speaker to disconnect it from the interconnect board.
• Lift the hard drive from the edge opposite the fan and remove it from the internal frame.

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