Apple Mac mini Late 2009 (Technician Guide) - Manual (Page 3)

Mac mini (Late 2009)
Contents
Manual Updates 7
Apple Technician Guide introduced 20 October 2009 7
Basics
Overview 10
Features Late 2009 Configurations 10
Product Configurations 10
System Serial Number Location 11
Power Supply Serial Number Location 12
Troubleshooting
General Troubleshooting 14
Update System Software 14
Apple Diagnostics 14
Wireless Troubleshooting 14
Troubleshooting Theory 14
Hardware vs. Software 14
Block Diagram 15
Common Reset Procedures 16
Symptom Charts 18
Startup and Power 18
No Power, Dead Unit 18
Won’t Start Up 20
Intermittent Shutdown 22
Kernel Panic, System Crashes 24
No Video 26
Corrupted Video 27
Burnt Smell/Odor 29
Noise, Hum, Vibration 31
Uncategorized Symptoms 34
Communications 35
AirPort/Bluetooth Issues 35
AirPort/Bluetooth Card Kernel Panic 38
Ethernet Port/Device Issue 39
Wireless Input Device Doesn’t Pair 41