User Guide

Mac mini Troubleshooting - 17
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2. On the older Mac mini models, make sure the kapton tape is applied properly to hold
the AirPort Extreme card in place.
3. Make sure that the mezzanine board is properly seated on the logic board. This shows
the older mezzanine board, but the location is the same on the newer models.
4. Reassemble the computer and test. Again, depending on the Mac mini model, if the
AirPort Extreme card is still not recognized, test with a known good AirPort Extreme
card or AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card. If the known good card is recognized, replace
the AirPort Extreme card or the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card.
5. If a known good AirPort Extreme card or the AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card is still not
recognized, replace the mezzanine board and test the computer again
6. If a known good AirPort Extreme card or AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth card and
replacement mezzanine board does not resolve the issue, replace the logic board.