Mac: Reconnecting the Airport Antenna (Mac Mini)

Created on: May 26, 2013
Last updated: April 19, 2022

After installing an SSD or a memory upgrade into an Intel Mac Mini, it can be difficult to remember exactly how to reconnect the airport antenna. The best solution is to the detailed installation video for your specific Mac Mini model - they are listed below. Just skim forward to the part where the Airport Antenna is disonnected to see which steps preceed and follow, so that you're sure everything is being reconnected properly and in the proper order.

Mac Mini 1,1 and 2,1 (2006-2007)

Mac Mini 3,1 (2009)

Mac Mini Server 3,1 (2009)

Mac Mini 4,1 (2010)

Mac Mini Server 4,1 (2010)

Mac Mini 5,1 (2011)

Mac Mini Server 5,1 (2011)

Mac Mini 6,1 & 6,2 (2012)

Mac Mini Server 6,2 (2012)