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I put new thermal paste on the cpu and gpu but the fan is still loud I was wondering on how I can make it quiet again? Also where can I find replacement screws for holding down the optical drive and hard drive to screws in the logic board? I got these error when running the diagnostic.
Update (11/20/2022) The Mac mini is a late 2009.
This is the new update on the grey dvd that has diagnostics on it. I don’t know what this error is I was wondering if you can help me find out what the error is. Update (11/25/2022) I find out that the code was it the senor cable for the hard drive. I bought this from another person and they took out the hard drive and when they did they accidentally broke the sensor cable to the hard drive. But the problem is finding a replacement senor cable for a late 2009 Mac mini. Can mid-2010 Mac mini hard drive sensor work to replace my sensor in my late 2009 Mac mini? What type of temp sensor will work with my late 2009 Mac mini? I tried to look everywhere for one but can’t been seeing a Mac mini 2010 but I don’t if that will work.
Often when I see or hear of a fan issue it’s either bad or the symptom of SMC going into CPU safe mode as one or more of SMC sensors have become disconnected or failed so SMC is trying to protect your system from damage. Here’s the guide getting to the fan and the part Mac mini Model A1283 Fan Replacement
The CPU heatsink has a transistor stuck to it to sense the CPU temperature (one leg is removed and two wires go to the logic board. Has this fallen off? It’s just held on with a plastic clip. If it has failed I think it can be replaced with a 2n3904.
Hi Jordan, here is a photo of the HDD sensor - it’s simply a 2n3904 transistor with the Base and Collector joined together and going to one side of the plug and the Emitter going to the other side - hopefully you can see how this is wired from the photos. I added a couple of closer views.
cleaning the fan is probably your best bet, no clue apart from that. hope this helps :)
I had thi issue too, but with a little complications. It was fixed in the following pathology. Close background apps and processes. Close open tabs in your browser. Run a malware scan. Increase airflow around your computer’s vents. Clean out dust in ports and vents. Turn off your computer, wait a few minutes, and then turn it back on again.
