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[* black] It's time to improvise—our handy [product|IF145-159-3|Mac mini logic board removal tool|new_window=true] technically fits in the logic board's [guide|33077|screw holes|stepid=76601|new_window=true], but it doesn't feel right. We're going to need more leverage.
[* black] Could it be that some good old-fashioned thumb pressing does the trick? It does! A firm push on either side of the blower exhaust is all it takes, and the whole board unclips and slides out.
- [* icon_reminder] As much as we love making great tools, nothing makes us happier than seeing something you can service with [guide|52523|no tools at all|stepid=115055|new_window=true].
- [* icon_caution] We were careful not to squish the exhaust fins, which feel a bit fragile—use caution or wait for our step-by-step guide if you're doing this at home.
+ [* icon_note] As much as we love making great tools, nothing makes us happier than seeing something you can service with [guide|52523|no tools at all|stepid=115055|new_window=true].
+ [* black] Who knows, maybe Apple ''does'' have a tool to push without endangering those thin exhaust fins, but carefully aimed thumbs works for us!