Apple Mac Mini SSD Installation Models released in 2009

What do I need?

Clear Workspace

New SSD Thin Putty Knife Screwdriver Spudger

To prevent potential damage from anti-static electricity, you should discharge yourself first.

This can be done by simply

touching a grounded metal object, such as a radiator.

Installation Process 1 – Make sure the Mini is

completely shut down and

switched off. Disconnect any

cables.

2 – Turn your Mini over and

carefully insert the putty knife into

the crevice in between the top

cover and bottom housing. Start on

the left hand side and push the

blade down until you meet firm

resistance (approx. 3/8 of an inch).

3 – Enlarge the crevice by pushing

the knife downwards and away

from the Mini. Repeat the process

all the way around the Mini.

This is a moderately tricky upgrade, so only undertake if you feel confident in doing so.

4 – Repeat the prying motion on the

left hand side until a portion of the

bottom housing has been nudged

upward. Repeat on the right hand

side.

5 – The top cover should be slightly

separated from the bottom housing.

Fully separate the cover and bottom.

6 – Very carefully remove the

AirPort antenna, located in the lower

left corner of the Mac. Slightly

squeeze the 2 arms towards each

other and lift the antenna of its post.

Squeeze the 2 posts carefully so you

do not break them from the internal

frame.

7 – Grab the Bluetooth antenna

nearest the port side of the Mac by

the edges of the board and pull it

straight up off the internal frame.

Pull carefully, as it may offer

significant resistance and release

suddenly.

8 – Remove the antenna board near

the front of the Mac by pulling it

straight up off the internal frame. If

necessary, remove the piece of tape

securing the antenna leads to the

internal frame.

9 – Use the flat end of the spudger

to pry the audio board ribbon cable

connector up off the audio board.

10 – Remove the screws securing

the internal frame to the bottom

housing.

3 x 6.7mm

1 x 9.5mm

11 – Lift the internal frame off the

bottom housing, starting at the rear

edge, until you feel the concealed

edge connector on the motherboard

disconnect. Then lift straight off,

minding the Bluetooth and antenna

cables.

12 – Remove the 2 Philips screws

connecting the underside of the

hard drive to the internal frame.

13 – Remove the 2 Philips screws

securing the side of the hard drive to

the internal frame.

14 – Pry the hard drive thermal

sensor board off the adhesive

securing it to the side of the hard

drive.

15 – Remove the strip of tape

holding the thermal sensor cable to

the hard drive and remove the

thermal sensor from the hard drive.

16 – Slide the hard drive toward the

speaker to disconnect it from the

interconnect board. Lift the hard

drive from the edge opposite the fan

and remove it from the internal

frame.

17 – To install your new SSD, repeat

the steps above in reverse order.

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