Mac mini (M6 or M5 Pro) Bottom Cover
Before You Begin
Danger
Ensure that the power cord isn’t connected to a power source. Don’t connect the computer to any external power source during the repair.
Tools
Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes
Nylon probe (black stick)
Suction cup
Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.
Removal
Note: If you’ve already completed the removal steps, skip to reassembly.
Place the computer on a clean, flat surface with the bottom cover facing up and the front of the computer facing you.
Press the suction cup to secure it to the center of the bottom cover.
Pull up the handle on the suction cup to create a small gap between the bottom cover and the front of the housing as shown.
Insert the flat end of the black stick into the gap.
Caution: To avoid damaging any internal parts, insert the black stick only up to the notch on its flat end.
Slide the black stick along the edge of the housing to release the first clip.
- Caution: Don’t release the clip in the area shown in red next to the power button yet.
Squeeze the edges of the suction cup to release it from the center of the bottom cover.
Continue to move the black stick along the edge of the housing to release two more clips.
- Caution: Don’t release the clip in the area shown in red next to the power button yet.
Gently lift the bottom cover as shown to release the last clip near the power button.
- Caution: The power button cable is still connected to the bottom cover. Don’t damage the cable while lifting the bottom cover off the housing.
Lift the end of the power button cable off the connector on the power button board.
Important: If the power button cable is damaged, replace the antenna plate, which includes the power button cable.
Reassembly
Press the end of the power button cable to the connector on the power button board.
Lower the bottom cover onto the housing.
Press the bottom cover down until you feel the four clips snap into place.
Caution
Depending on the part replaced, Repair Assistant may be available on the device to finish the repair. Learn how to initiate Repair Assistant.
If you replaced the logic board, the computer won’t start up and the status indicator light will flash amber until you restore the computer using a separate Mac. Follow the instructions to restore the Mac. Then initiate the Repair Assistant process.