Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011) - Manual (Page 11)

11 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go
Setting Up Your Mac mini
Place your Mac mini right side up on a firm surface. Use only the power cord that came
with your Mac mini; other power cords may not work.
Important: Cooling air enters your Mac mini through the gap around the bottom cover
and exits through the vent on the back. Don’t place your Mac mini on a soft surface
(such as a blanket or deep carpet) that interferes with airflow around the bottom cover,
and don’t block the back vent.
Step 1: Plug the power cord into the back of your Mac mini, and then plug the
other end into a power outlet.
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Exhaust vent Cool air inlet
(around foot)