Mac mini (M1, 2020) Antenna Plate

Before You Begin

Remove the following part before you begin:

Tools

  • Adjustable torque driver (0.3–1.2 Nm)

  • Antenna tool

  • ESD-safe tweezers

  • Nylon probe (black stick)

  • Torx T6 screwdriver

  • Torx T6 security bit

Removal

  1. Insert the Torx T6 security bit into the 0.3–1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 0.3 Nm.

  2. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T6 security bit to remove the three long T6 security screws (923-00157) (1–3) from the antenna plate in the order shown.

  3. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T6 security bit to remove the three short T6 security screws (923-00155) (4–6) from the antenna plate in the order shown.

  4. Insert the black stick into one of the ventilation holes and slightly move the antenna plate off to the side.

    • Caution: Ensure that you don’t scratch the housing as you move the antenna plate.

  5. Rotate the computer so the fan is closest to you.

  6. Use the T6 screwdriver to remove the T6 screw (923-03034) from the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip.

    • Note: The T6 screw has a captive washer that stays attached to the screw.

  7. Use the antenna tool to lift the end of the antenna coaxial cable off the connector.

  8. Remove the antenna plate from the housing.

Reassembly

  1. Rest the antenna plate on the housing as shown.

  2. Use the T6 screwdriver to partially reinstall the T6 screw (923-03034) into the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip.

  3. Use the blunt end of the antenna tool to press the end of the antenna coaxial cable to the connector.

  4. Use the T6 screwdriver to fully reinstall the T6 screw into the antenna coaxial cable grounding clip.

  5. Rotate the computer so the input/output (I/O) wall is facing you. Align the screw holes on the antenna plate with the screw holes on the housing.

  6. Insert the Torx T6 security bit into the 0.3–1.2 Nm adjustable torque driver. Set the torque value to 0.3 Nm.

  7. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T6 security bit to reinstall the three long T6 security screws (923-00157) (1–3) into the antenna plate in the order shown.

  8. Use the adjustable torque driver and Torx T6 security bit to reinstall the three short T6 security screws (923-00155) (4–6) into the antenna plate in the order shown.

Reinstall the following part to complete reassembly:

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