Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 18
2010-08-03
Symptom Charts
Follow the steps in the order indicated below. If an action resolves the issue, retest the system
to verify.
Note: A compilation of Quick Check tables is available at:
http://service.info.apple.com/QRS/en/quickreference.pdf
Startup and Power
No Power, Dead Unit
Unlikely cause: speakers
Quick Check
Symptoms Quick Check
No Power, Dead Unit
• No power
• No LED
• No fan spin
• No startup chime
• No image on external display
• No hard drive or optical drive
activity
1. Verify power source.
2. Verify power cable.
3. Listen closely for signs of activity from system
including: rotating fans, hard drive or optical drive
activity, startup chime, etc. If there is activity then
go to the ‘Startup and Power Issues’ symptom
ow.