Mac mini (M1, 2020) Bottom Cover

Before You Begin

Tools

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

Removal

  1. Insert the flat end of the black stick between the bottom cover and the housing (1). Then press down on the black stick to slightly lift the bottom cover (2).

  2. Run the black stick around the edge of the bottom cover. Listen for three clicks as the bottom cover disengages from the three antenna plate screws.

  3. Lift the bottom cover off the antenna plate.

Reassembly

  1. Position the bottom cover over the antenna plate. Align the three clips on the underside of the bottom cover with the three tall T6 security screws on the antenna plate.

  2. Press the bottom cover until the three bottom cover clips snap onto the three tall T6 security screws.

Caution

  • After you’ve completed all removal and reassembly steps, learn how to initiate the System Configuration process.

  • System Configuration is required if you’ve installed a replacement logic board.

  • If you replaced the logic board, the computer will start up in diagnostics mode until you complete System Configuration.

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