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Replacing Mac Mini HeatSink Pin Clips
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JamesRedwood
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Apr 22, 2011, 04:54 PM
 
The plastics clips that hold the heatsink onto the CPU snapped and the fan now runs at 100%

I ve opened it up and can see the clip[ has snapped but I cannot seem to find a replacement - I have a 1st gen Intel Mac Mini and cannot afford to replace the entire machine simply becuiase of a broken widget

Does anyknow know if these are compatible and whether they can be bought at a store ? I am in the UK and dont mind paying extra for them

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Apr 24, 2011, 07:46 AM
 
Did a quick Google and came across an iFixit post - people have used similar nylon screws.
On the ars link, someone used metal screws. I'd probably go with nylon though.

Replacement heatsink hold-down pins? - Mac mini Model A1176 - iFixit

Thoughts on a T7200 upgrade to a Mac Mini - Ars Technica OpenForum
     
   
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