Apple Mac mini manual Top hard drive ambient thermal sensor flex cable

Top hard drive ambient thermal sensor (flex cable) (076-1370):

(This sensor is also replaceable by replacing the flex cable, which comes with the sensor installed.)

1.Remove the adhesive cover and attach the sensor pad to the flex cable where shown below.

2.Verify the flex cable is installed on the hard drive.

3.Cut approximately a 1.5 cm length of the supplied black Kapton tape.

4.Orient the round end of the tape up, center the tape over the sensor and press to secure the tape over the sensor and to the flex cable, then wrap the ends of the tape over the top and bottom of the hard drive, as shown.

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