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Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 33
2010-08-03
Burnt Smell/Odor
Unlikely cause: speakers, microphone, housing
Quick Check
Symptoms Quick Check
Burnt Smell/Odor
• Burning smell
• Unusual odor
1. Verify source of smell/odor is emanating from the
system.
2. Refer to KBase articles:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22044 or
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22045.
3. Disconnect all third party devices and conrm
whether the odor is being generated by the
device.
4. Inspect air intake and air outlets for obstructions.
To prevent overheating make sure there
is sucient clearance to allow air to ow
unobstructed into and out of the system.
5. Verify whether system is functional.
6. Go to Deep Dive.
Deep Dive
Check Result Action Code
1. Disconnect all 3rd party devices
and cables. Power On system
and verify whether smoke or
strong odor returns.
Yes Power down system
immediately. Go to step 2.
No System functions correctly.
Verify system functionality
with 3rd party devices and
cables and return system
to user if problem has been
resolved. Consult 3rd party
companies as needed for
issues with those products.
2. Verify whether the source of
the odor can be identied
by visually inspecting each
module and associated cables
for signs of burned or damaged
components, smoke residue,
burned traces, melted or
damaged wiring.
Yes Replace aected module(s). P08
No Unable to visually locate the
source of odor. Go to step 3.