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Mac mini (Mid 2011) Symptom Charts — Display 53
2011-07-21
3. (HDMI) Connect known-good
external display via HDMI port.
Select correct HDMI input on
display and verify if image
appears correctly on external
display when system is booted.
Yes Video circuitry on logic
board functional. Return
to customer or jump to
appropriate display issue
troubleshooting ow.
No Go to step 4
4. Install known-good SDRAM in
the system. Does the computer
start with video?
Yes Install user’s SDRAM and
test. If no video issue persist,
replace user’s SDRAM. Verify
that the correct SDRAM type
is being used.
X01
No Go to step 5
5. Take apart system to access,
remove battery, check battery
voltage , reinstall good backup
battery and retest. Does the
computer start with video?
Yes Issue solved. Corrupted power
management or depleted
backup battery caused the
issue. Return system to
customer.
No Replace logic board. Retest. M32