If the Mac Mini 2014 A1347 fans are noisy, clean, or want to replace it, this decomposition method can be solved.
Unlike a typical personal computer, it is easy to disassemble because it is quite compact.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 1]
All disassemblies start from the rear side, but a tool is required to remove the back cover.
Insert the tool into the gap as shown in the image.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 2]
All disassemblies start from the rear side, but a tool is required to remove the back cover.
Insert the tool into the gap as shown in the image.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 3]
The lid seems to be sandwiched between the internal protrusions (screws), but i was able to easily remove the back cover.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 4]
There is a screw in the red circle part, but let's remove all screws using the Torx screwdriver!
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 5]
You can lift the silver plate, but the Wifi cable (black) is wired to the back of the silver plate, so it does not come off completely.
So I'll avoid getting in the way.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 6]
The Wifi cable is connected to the logic board side, but if you just replace the FAN, you can leave it as it is.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 7]
Since FAN is screwed to the logic board, the screw in the red circle part is removed.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 8]
Avoid FAN a little and there is a part where the FAN cable is connected to the logic board.
[Mac Mini 2014 A1347 FAN replacement, PC repair Step 9]
The FAN connector can be easily removed by inserting the tool under the cable and lifting it from the bottom to the top.
It is necessary to be careful because it breaks easily when only a thin cable part is gripped and forcibly pulled.