HELP: Idiot Snapped Aerial Cable on Mac Mini A1283

[GR63]

Re-assembling my 2009 Mini I found I had snapped the aerial cable.

I can't tell (too small) if cable is single or double wires. If former I can solder the join I guess... if latter whats the easiest and cheapest way to effect a repair. WiFi works with the other antenna but I'd like it to be fixed

Image if that helps anyone advise me



If anyone has any links that are postable that would be great for bits to buy?

 

[GR63]

I'd expect it to be coax, like a very small version of a TV aerial cable.

Its an RPA-SM or something like that, I can find similar cables. I just dont know if its a single or dual wires as it is rather small. It looks to me like its soldered to the outside of the cable and to some inner part. I can't tell if I CAN safely just solder the two parts back together

 

[GR63]

It is coax, definitely. You should be able to get a little pigtail to replace it.

Yeah I found loads but separating and soldering will be a "lady dog" but I got lucky.. Somebody just sent me one out of the goodness of their heart