Apple MC408LL Apple Technician Guide - Page 119

Important, the I/O wall to release

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8 Disconnect the power cable. Wiggle it out from its logic board socket. Tweezers may be helpful. 9 Important: If thermal cables are damaged it requires replacing the optical or hard drive. Verify that all cables are disconnected from the logic board and no connectors will catch or snag when removing the assembly. 10 Push in on the catch tabs on each side of the I/O wall to release the logic board assembly and begin to slowly guide it out. Check to make sure nothing is caught or bending, such as EMI clips, especially at the left side. 2010-08-03 Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart - Logic Board 119

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Mac mini (Mid 2010) Take Apart — Logic Board
119
2010-08-03
8
Disconnect the power
cable. Wiggle it out
from its logic board
socket. Tweezers may
be helpful.
9
Important:
If thermal
cables are damaged it
requires replacing the
optical or hard drive.
Verify that all cables
are disconnected
from the logic board
and no connectors
will catch or snag
when removing the
assembly.
10
Push in on the catch
tabs on each side of
the I/O wall to release
the logic board
assembly and begin
to slowly guide it out.
Check to make sure
nothing is caught or
bending, such as EMI
clips, especially at the
left side.