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[* black] Lift the fan out of the mini for enough clearance to access its connector.
-[* black] Grab all the wires at once and gently pull straight up to disconnect the fan from the logic board. Alternatively, slide a spudger underneath the wires and pry up to disengage the connector.
+[* black] Move the fan out of the way, leaving the cable attached. Or, if you feel up to the difficult task of reattaching the fan later, grab all the wires at once and gently pull straight up to disconnect the fan from the logic board. Alternatively, slide a spudger underneath the wires and pry up to disengage the connector.
[* icon_caution] Do ***not*** pry at the socket, or you will rip it from the logic board.
[* black] Remove the fan.