User Guide

Mac mini Take Apart - 115
Bottom Housing
Replacement Procedure
1. Replace the thermal pad.
Important: Replace the thermal pad on the bottom housing whenever you replace
the logic board or the bottom housing, or if the pad is torn, withered, or damaged. For
more information, refer to the “Thermal Pad” procedure in this chapter.
2. If necessary, install the following on the logic board:
• modem board
• mezzanine board
• memory
For instructions, refer to the replacement procedures for these individual parts.
3. Replace the logic board.
4. Replace the internal frame.
5. Replace the top housing.