Step 2
Carefully insert a putty knife into the crevice in between
the top cover and bottom housing. Start on the left side
first. Push the blade down until you meet firm
resistance (roughly 3/8 of an inch).
Gently enlarge the existing crevice by rotating the putty
knife downward and away from the mini.
Step 3
Repeat the prying motion until a portion of the bottom
housing has been nudged upward.
Installing Mac mini Model A1283 Optical Drive Replacement
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