You should use acetone since alcohol isn't strong enough. The heatsink has to be cleaned carefully, you have to remove the thermal paste applied by Apple since it isn't good anymore.

You can also reset your bios (or 'zapping' the pram for mac fanatics) with the small button circled in violet, which you must press ONE time only. If you want, you can disconnect it from the motherboard BEFORE removing the heatsink completely. Now it's in place of its little brother!!! Make sure to not forget the temperature sensor under the heatsink (circled in yellow). Here it is! Your 'slow' Core Duo is in front of you! Then turn it and gently remove the 4 locks of the heatsink (the core of the processor is fragile, it isn't enclosed in a metal top like in the p4 or athlon64!!!). I suggest working on a soft and flat surface (like a table with a towel over it). All OWC SSDs are backed by exceptional warranties up to 5 years, as well as our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. Therefore you will have your small motherboard set 'free' in order to work more comfortably on it. Apple Mac mini SSD Upgrades for up to 2TB OWC SSD Upgrades - built to the highest quality standards, custom made for Mac first and rigorously lab tested for reliable performance long into the future. Now you can slowly unmount the motherboard from the case (takin' it from the front), paying attention to the thermal pad over the southbridge on the opposite layer of the motherboard (it keeps the southbridge within safe limits with passive cooling!). Then remove the metal cylinder near the memory slots (with a torx or a small flat screwdriver).ĭisconnect the power button cable close to the posterior panel. the black cable for the hard drive sensor Mac OS X 10.7 Lion if at least 2 GB RAM installed, otherwise Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard: OS X 10.11 El Capitan if at least 2 GB RAM installed, otherwise Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard: OS X 10.11 El Capitan: Weight 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) Dimensions 2.0 inches (51 mm) H × 6.5 inches (170 mm) W × 6. After opening the Mini, remove the black plastic assembly paying attention to: If you are looking for details look at this VIDEO. I assume you already know how to open your Mini since there are many guides around about it. As usual.warranty is void!Ĭreated on 27 April 2006 Last Modified on Neat Video: noise reduction to make video cleaner.

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