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Use this guide to replace the PCIe SSD cable in the SSD-only or Fusion drive models of the Mac mini Late 2014.
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The bottom cover is clipped onto three screw posts.
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Pry near, but not right on the screw posts.
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Use the plastic opening tool to pry the bottom cover up off of the Mac mini.
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Remove the following TR6 screws from the antenna plate:
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Three 4.1 mm screws
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Three 1.9 mm screws
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With the I/O ports facing you, flip the antenna plate to the right to allow access to the antenna cable connector.
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Remove the single 3.4 mm T6 screw and washer from the antenna cable.
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Use the point of a spudger to lift the antenna connector straight up off its socket on the airport card.
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Carefully pull the antenna cable out from the gap between the power supply and case.
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Remove the antenna plate from the Mac mini.
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Remove the 5 mm T5 screw securing the SSD.
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Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull it out of its socket.
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Carefully lift the SSD out of the case without scratching or touching the gold contacts.
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Remove the two 2.6 mm T6 screws securing the PCIe SSD cable bracket.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the PCIe SSD connector straight up off of its connector on the logic board.
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Slip the flat end of a spudger under the SSD cable to lift it off the adhesive holding it to the Mac mini.
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Remove the PCIe SSD cable from the Mac mini.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Where i can buy the PCIe SSD card?
Where i can buy the PCIe SSD card, someone?
I can supply these cables. Please reply to this thread.
I found the ssd kit on eBay for $69ish. However, it doesn't include the ssd. Is it mPCI-e or is it an M.2 module?
The SSD is neither, I believe. It is the same as the SSDs in the 2014 and up MacBook Pros. Pin format is 12+16
