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Mac mini Model A1176 CPU Replacement

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  • This step requires working with both hands and may be better accomplished with the logic board sitting in your lap.

  • Using a plastic opening tool (or similar) in one hand, push down one pin holding the heat sink on the logic board. The spring under the pin will provide moderate resistance.

  • While holding the pin down from the heat sink side of the board, use a pair of pliers in your other hand on the underside of the board to squeeze both barbs against the plastic shaft of the pin.

  • With both barbs squeezed together, push the pin through its hole in the logic board.

  • Repeat this process for each of the four pins holding the heat sink on the logic board.

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