My original SATA hard drive had a "file system check exit code is 8" error, would not boot up in safe or not safe mode, and Disk Utility was unable to fix the issue. I decided to replace it with an SSD. While following OWC video instructions, I realized that my hard drive was installed in the upper chamber (unlike most Mac Minis). So I had to take additional steps, and switched to an iFixit guide.
While attempting to disconnect a cable, I think I just removed the entire cable from where it was soldered on to the logic board. See the below photos. The cable is circled in red, and I used the spudger to pull up along the straight line in one of the photos. It doesn't seem like the cable "re-connects" -- so i think I just basically tore it out, even though I certainly did not apply much force. The iFixit guide I had switched to after encountering the upper-chamber issue said "This connector can be very fragile—lift gently and evenly."
Is my issue hopeless? Should I just buy another one for a couple hundred bucks and give it another go?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
While attempting to disconnect a cable, I think I just removed the entire cable from where it was soldered on to the logic board. See the below photos. The cable is circled in red, and I used the spudger to pull up along the straight line in one of the photos. It doesn't seem like the cable "re-connects" -- so i think I just basically tore it out, even though I certainly did not apply much force. The iFixit guide I had switched to after encountering the upper-chamber issue said "This connector can be very fragile—lift gently and evenly."
Is my issue hopeless? Should I just buy another one for a couple hundred bucks and give it another go?
Thanks in advance for any advice.