Apple Mac mini (Late 2012 Specifikace

Mac mini (Late 2012)IntroductionThis course provides technicians with important information and service highlights preparing them to service and repai

To boot from Recovery HD:1. Restart the computer while holding down the Command (Cmd) and R keys. Important: If the Mac OS X Utilities application do

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions and MythsHand Tools for Desktop and Portable RepairsHow to identify Mac mini modelsIntel-based Macs: Resetting the

Externally, Mac mini (Late 2012) models look like Mac mini (Mid 2011) models. It retains the low-profile housing design and service access through the

Front ViewA: Built-in infrared (IR) receiverB: Power indicator lightBack ViewA: Power buttonB: Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T)C: FireWire 8

Service ToolsESD wriststrap and matTorx T6, magnetizedTorx T8, magnetizedTorx T9, magnetizedHex 2mm (or 5/64-inch) wrench#0 Phillips screwdriverLogic

Software ToolsThe following software programs are required for troubleshooting Mac mini (Late 2012):1. Apple Service Toolkit (AST): version 1.4.5 or

During reassembly, make sure all screws are reinstalled. Failure to do so can damage the computer.Connector TypesVertical Insertion (JST)Low-Profile S

Upper EMI pad EMI tape Lower EMI padFusion DriveFusion Drive is a breakthrough concept that combines the high storage capacity of a traditional hard d

Logic Board HandlingWhen inserting a logic board in to the housing, remember to tuck in gaskets on I/O wall:Refer to the Mac mini (Late 2012) service

Refer to Apple Support article HT3964 for SMC reset instructions.Resetting the SMC means you will also need to reset the date and time (using the Date