Apple Mac mini Late 2009 (Technician Guide) - Manual (Page 118)

Mac mini (Late 2009) Take Apart — Hard Drive, Lower 118 2009-11-03
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With a black stick, pry
hard drive from the
interconnect board
connector.
Carefully remove the
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hard drive from the
internal frame.
Note: The hard drive
sensor cable remains
with the hard drive.