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Mac mini Late 2018 Bottom Cover Replacement

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Use this guide to easily remove or replace the plastic bottom cover on your Mac mini.

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  1. Mac mini Late 2018 Bottom Cover Replacement, Bottom Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Power off and unplug your Mac mini before you begin.

    • Use an opening tool to pry the bottom cover up off of the Mac mini.

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    I got as far as this step to do one thing, blow out all the dust. It was far enough and a lot of dust came out. I used a XPower A-2S to blow out the dust.

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    • Lift and remove the bottom cover.

    • To reinstall the cover:

    • Align it carefully so that the words "Mac mini" can be read when the ports are facing you.

    • Then, press down on the cover to snap its three hidden clips into place.

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    My antenna plate seems to have TR7 Torx security screws

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    My Screws were also TR7, 2020 build

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    some models have the bottom cover upside down, so the text will be upsidown and the ports facing you

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Where can i find the cover itself for MM 2018?

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Check eBay for unibody Mac mini bottom covers. You can also 3D print one if you want to.

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