Apple Mac mini Server User Manual


 
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
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