Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement

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Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Create a gap: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Create a gap: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Mac mini (2024) Bottom Cover Replacement, Create a gap: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Create a gap

Using the Jimmy or other metal tools during this step could scratch the aluminum chassis; however, it's the simplest way to perform this step. Follow the alternate instructions to avoid scratching the aluminum.
Insert a Jimmy into the gap between the bottom cover and the chassis.
Pry up the bottom cover to create a gap.
Alternatively, you can insert the point of a spudger into one of the plastic vent holes and pry up to create a gap big enough to insert an opening pick into.
Keep the Jimmy inserted under the bottom cover.

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