Mac mini Late 2014 SSD Replacement

The bottom cover is clipped onto three screw posts.

Pry near, but not right on the screw posts.

Use the plastic opening tool to pry the bottom cover up off of the Mac mini.

Lift and remove the bottom cover.

Remove the following TR6 screws from the antenna plate:

• Three 4.1 mm screws
• Three 1.9 mm screws

With the I/O ports facing you, flip the antenna plate to the right to allow access to the antenna cable connector.

Remove the single 3.4 mm T6 screw and washer from the antenna cable.

• Be careful not to lose the washer when removing the screw.

Use the point of a spudger to lift the antenna connector straight up off its socket on the airport card.

Carefully pull the antenna cable out from the gap between the power supply and case.

Remove the antenna plate from the Mac mini.

Remove the 5 mm T5 screw securing the SSD.

Lift the free end of the SSD up slightly and pull it out of its socket.

Carefully lift the SSD out of the case without scratching or touching the gold contacts.