Last October, Apple updated its newest Mac mini, the new Mac Mini is still a very attractive device for some consumers seeking micro-desktop systems, but its 5400-rpm mechanical hard drive has been hit by a lot of users, and in today's SSDs, the SSD is king. The disadvantage of the mechanical hard drive restricts the Mac mini user experience, but don't worry. Today, PC6 Apple net small make up for you to bring a netizen to provide 2014 of the Mac mini Manual demolition machine to replace SSD solid State hard disk detailed tutorial, take a look at it.
Preparatory work:
-Plum T6 Screwdriver (Dismantling machine)
-Plum T9 Screwdriver (screws to remove fixed hard drive)
Official start:
1. Open the back cover, remove the screws on the back cover and need to take a picture to remember the position of the screws--with high and low screws where the position is crossed. Then remove the wireless network card connectors and fans, the removal of these two parts is not difficult, but to be gentle, because the link line is not strong buckle. Note that the other modules are not moved.
2. Next is the motherboard, will be close to the hard drive of the two lines removed, pay attention to the pressure sheet and screws together. After the line is taken down, the opposition to slow down the motherboard power down, although a bit inconvenient, but still can not force too hard. In this process, we need to be aware that the screws that connect the WiFi module are screwed and the other screws do not affect the disassembly.
3. If you come to this step, you have not had any problems, you can enter the topic. According to Xrzs_k, you need to plug a screwdriver or a stick into a two-hole on the motherboard to pry it out of the motherboard. After the motherboard is removed, unscrew the motherboard power supply connector to 90 degrees and remove the power supply.
4. Remove the hard drive, use the T9 screwdriver to remove the screws, replace the SSD you want to replace, and then reverse the disassembly of the parts before the installation back.
Hardware aspects of the work is completed, but, small set to remind you netizens, before dismantling need to back up the system, or you will find that after reinstalling the Mac mini can not boot, even if the network restore, is a very troublesome thing.
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