Overheating problem

[dipam108]

I recently installed an OWC data doubler in my Mac Mini 5.1.

Within a month or so, the Mini started overheating. I haven't been able to find any info online about where the heat sensor is or what I should look for as a possible physical problem.

Also, in the process of installing the data doubler I accidentally pulled off the IR sensor coupler attachment. I took it to my local "Mac guy," who soldered it back into place. Could this be related to the overheating problem?

Thanks to all for any suggestions

 

[hfg]

Have you looked to see that your fan is actually running? You might also use a fan control program to rev-up the fans so you can hear them actually running without having to open the cover.

It is very easy to damage the fan connector when working inside the Mac Mini.

 

[chabig]

Within a month or so, the Mini started overheating.

What are your symptoms of overheating?

 

[Celerondon]

Typo

I recently installed an OWC data doubler in my Mac Mini 5.1...
...Also, in the process of installing the data doubler I accidentally pulled off the IR sensor coupler attachment...
...Could this be related to the overheating problem?

...
It is very easy to damage the fan connector when working inside the Mac Mini.

What are your symptoms of overheating?

What exactly did you change on your Mac mini? You installed the OWC Data Doubler but why? What else did you do? Did you swap drives? Or perhaps you installed an SSD in a empty slot?

One possible connection between your problem with the IR sensor and this problem is that the same sort of mistake with another cable/connector could cause an overheating problem. As hfg said, it is very easy to damage things inside of a mini.

I am curious about the answer to chabigs question. What are the overheating symptoms that your mini displays?

 

[nate3826]

I recently installed an OWC data doubler in my Mac Mini 5.1.

Within a month or so, the Mini started overheating. I haven't been able to find any info online about where the heat sensor is or what I should look for as a possible physical problem.

Also, in the process of installing the data doubler I accidentally pulled off the IR sensor coupler attachment. I took it to my local "Mac guy," who soldered it back into place. Could this be related to the overheating problem?

Thanks to all for any suggestions

I'm currently having the same issue with my MBP. CPU is running around 200 degrees with booted from SSD but around 160-170 when booted from the original HDD.