Mac Mini Wifi antenna black wire: Where does it connect?

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Mac Mini Wifi antenna black wire: Where does it connect?

Hi,

I took the mini apart to upgrade RAM, but the black cable connected to the wifi antenna fell out and I do not see where to connect it? Does someone have a description or a photo? I can't see any appropriate socket or connector anywhere.

Thx

Mini 1.83Mhx Core Duo (2008), Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Feb 14, 2009 3:54 AM

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Feb 14, 2009 4:11 AM in response to randulo

OK, I have two mini and I did my own SSD and 4G upgrade (although only 3G will be recognized).
I went through the same problem, so I know exactly what you meant.
The antenna need to be attach to airport card - the airport card is at the same "level" of RAM and CPU. It's a shiny chrome with two "buttons". you need to attach to the outer one. Just be patient. I had to snap it on, then gently "rotate" to have the cable to go between the space when you put the top board back.

Good Luck.

Sam

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Feb 14, 2009 4:18 AM in response to randulo

here is a web site with a pic of the airport card.

Look carefully for those two gold buttons.

http://www.mac-pro.com/Airport-Card-for-Mac-Mini-Intel-Mac-Book-661-3890;jsessio nid=0a0106431f43b0a2e25d50af4318b50183f59ebe634c.e3eSc3eMbxuPe34Pa38Ta38Qb3z0?sc =2&category=5208

Sam

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Feb 14, 2009 4:34 AM in response to Merged Content 1

Thanks so much! I finally realized from its length it had to go under to the level below. Those connectors are really tiny, but I saw the name of the wifi people and realized, yup that's it.

Excellent answer! This must happen to people occasionally and should be added to the numerous instructions around.

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Feb 14, 2009 4:36 AM in response to Merged Content 1

Thanks for the photos. Even looking at thme it tiny connectors aren't obvious, but I did find them. Then I wodered which was which but they are marked "main" and "aux" or something like that.

Now to reassemble and hope it all works 🙂

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Feb 14, 2009 7:34 AM in response to randulo

Just to confirm that yes, all back to working, hope the 3g helps Parallels, every thing else is great. Wish Apple would develop the Mini into a line, it's a great box!

Thanks to those who answered my call.

r

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