Mac mini (2024) Inner Plate Removal

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Mac mini (2024) Inner Plate Removal, Remove the inner plate screws: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Mac mini (2024) Inner Plate Removal, Remove the inner plate screws: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Remove the inner plate screws

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.
While the Mac mini uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits work. Make sure to apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.
Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the twelve screws securing the inner plate:
Eight 3.4 mm‑long screws
Four 2.4 mm‑long screws

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