iFixit Mac Mini Model A1347

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Mac Mini Model A1347 Teardown

Step 1 -

Well folks, after much clamor, it seems the engineers at

Apple have finally included an HDMI port in an actual

Apple product.

Notable Tech Specs:

2.4 or 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor

2 GB of RAM (expandable up to 8 GB)

NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor with

256MB of shared DDR3 SDRAM (the same as

the most recent MacBook)

HDMI port with support for up to 1920-by-1200

resolution

AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless

networking

SD card slot

Mac Mini Model A1347 Teardown

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Summary

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 1 - Initial Overview and Specs

Notable Tech Specs

Lists key technical specifications including processor, RAM, graphics, and connectivity.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 3 - Physical Design and Identification

Aluminum Unibody Design and Dimensions

Details the unibody aluminum construction, dimensions, and weight.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 4 - Port Layout Analysis

New Port Configuration

Describes the surprising new port layout on the Mac Mini.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 6 - Accessing Internals

Access Plate Removal

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 7 - RAM Configuration

RAM Slots and Capacity

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 8 - Fan Removal and Details

Fan Removal and Dampers

Describes removing the fan and notes rubber dampers for noise reduction.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 9 - Cooling System

Brushless Fan Design

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 10 - Wi-Fi Antenna Plate

Antenna Plate Removal

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 11 - Wi-Fi Antenna Connector

Locating Wi-Fi Connector

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 12 - Logic Board Connectors

Cowling Removal and Connectors

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 14 - Logic Board Assembly Removal

Power Disconnection and Removal

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 15 - Logic Board and I;O Frame

Logic Board Assembly and Antennas

Shows the logic board/I/O frame and explains auxiliary antenna placement.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 16 - Speaker Assembly

Speaker Assembly Securing

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 17 - AirPort Extreme Card

AirPort Card Location and Specs

Locates the AirPort card and details its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.

Removing the AirPort Card

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 18 - Heat Sink Removal

Heat Sink Securing and Design

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 19 - I;O Frame and Antennas

I;O Frame Securing

I;O Bezel Antennas

Explains the visibility and grounding of I/O bezel antennas.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 20 - Logic Board Components

Processor, Graphics, and Chipset

Identifies the main processor, graphics, and other notable chips on the logic board.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 21 - Hard Drive Options

Hard Drive Capacity and Storage

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 22 - Power Supply and AC Adapter

Power Supply and AC Adapter

Capacitor Safety Warning

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 23 - Optical Drive Bay

Optical Drive Model and Removal

Describes the removal of the Hitachi-LG DVD Rewriter and its specifications.

Mac Mini A1347 Teardown: Step 24 - IR Sensor;Receiver

IR Sensor;Receiver Location