Apple Mac mini manual Drive not recognized, M02

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Deep Dive

Check

Result

Action

Code

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Insert Mac mini Install DVD in

Yes

Run the extended tests

 

 

optical drive (or in the optical

 

and proceed with results. If

 

 

drive of another computer

 

AHT passes or boots with a

 

 

set up in FireWire Target Disk

 

memory error, go to step 2.

 

 

Mode) and boot the computer

 

 

 

 

No

Go to step 2.

 

 

with the D keyboard key

 

 

 

 

 

 

pressed to run Apple Hardware

 

 

 

 

Test. Does the computer boot

 

 

 

 

up to this volume?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Remove the installed SDRAM,

Yes

SDRAM issue. Replace SDRAM.

X02

 

and test with known-good

 

Issue resolved.

 

 

SDRAM. Does the computer

 

 

 

 

No

Go to step 3.

 

 

startup properly now?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Connect a known-good 10.6.X

Yes

Use the Apple System Profiler

 

 

up-to-date bootable external

 

to check for presence of both

 

 

USB drive, FireWire drive, or

 

Hard Drive and Optical SATA

 

 

similar system setup in FireWire

 

drives. Run Disk First Aid to

 

 

Target Disk Mode, and press the

 

check internal hard drive

 

 

Alt key on startup to select and

 

health and repair (check

 

 

attempt to boot from it. Does

 

SMART Status, Repair disk and

 

 

it boot?

 

Privileges).

 

 

 

 

If the hard drive in not

 

 

 

 

recognized, go to Hard Drive

 

 

 

 

Not Recognized

 

 

 

 

If the optical drive is not

 

 

 

 

recognized, go to Optical

 

 

 

 

Drive not recognized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

Go to Step 4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Remove bottom cover,

Yes

Reconnect only the optical /

 

 

disconnect AirPort antenna

 

second hard drive cable to

 

 

and remove shield, disconnect

 

logic board and go to Step 5

 

 

and remove fan and cowling,

 

 

 

 

No

Replace logic board.

M02

 

then disconnect the following

 

 

 

 

 

cables from logic board before

 

 

 

 

being able to extract it :HDD,

 

 

 

 

ODD/HDD, Ambient sensor, HD

 

 

 

 

sensor, ODD/HD sensor, IR/LED

 

 

 

 

cable. Is there a gray screen

 

 

 

 

with a flashing folder?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010-08-03

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Contents  Apple Technician Guide Mac mini Mid USA Troubleshooting Contents About This GuideBasics Take Apart Display  No Video Views About This Guide Feedback Manual UpdatesUpdate 3 August Apple Technician Guide introduced 15 June Apple Technician Guide Basics Overview Identifying Features Product ConfigurationsService Part Configurations System Serial Number LocationTroubleshooting Apple Diagnostics General TroubleshootingUpdate System Software Troubleshooting TheoryResetting the System Management Controller SMC Common Reset ProceduresResetting the Parameter RAM Pram Wireless Troubleshooting Starting Up in Safe ModeBlock Diagram Refer to this diagram to see how modules are interrelatedFunctional Overview 2010-08-03Symptoms Quick Check No Power, Dead Unit Symptom ChartsNo Power, Dead Unit Quick CheckCheck Result Action Code Deep DiveM20 X03 Symptoms Quick Check Won’t Start Up Won’t Start UpDrive not recognized M02Symptoms Quick Check Intermittent Shutdown Intermittent ShutdownUser-related shut downs Troubleshooting Shutdown CausesPower-related system shut downs Activity-related system shut downsSymptom Quick Check Intermittent shutdown M23 M08 Symptoms Quick Check Kernel Panic, System Crashes Kernel Panic, System CrashesGo to AirPort Card Kernel M06No Video Symptoms Quick Check No VideoDeep Dive No Video Corrupted Video Symptoms Quick Check Corrupted VideoM03 M04 Symptoms Quick Check Burnt Smell/Odor Burnt Smell/OdorNoise, Hum, Vibration Symptoms Quick Check Noise/Hum/VibrationP08 Run latest available service Symptoms Quick Check Uncategorized Symptoms Uncategorized SymptomsN99 AirPort/Bluetooth Issues Symptoms Quick Check AirPort/Bluetooth IssuesM24 Html?path=AirPort/5.0/en Symptoms Quick Check AirPort/Bluetooth Card Kernel AirPort/Bluetooth Card Kernel PanicPanic Ethernet Port/Device Issue Symptoms Quick Check Ethernet Port/Device IssueM10 HtmlFt. for Bluetooth devices Wireless Input Device Doesn’t PairSymptoms Quick Check Wireless Input Device Doesn’t Ensure that the latest Software Updates haveSymptoms Quick Check Wireless Input Device Loses Wireless Input Device Loses ConnectionConnection Open System Preferences Verify System Preferences/Network settings Display X01 Go to step Install DVD and verify whether Uncategorized Symptom Symptom Quick Check Uncategorized SymptomHard Drives Not Recognized Symptoms Quick Check Drive Is Not RecognizedDrive Does Not Boot Check Result ActionH07 H05Drive Formatting Issues Hard Drive Read/Write ErrorSymptoms Quick Check Drive Read/Write Error Drive Bad Sector/DefectiveSymptoms Quick Check Hard Drive Noisy Hard Drive NoisyCheck Action CodeSymptoms Quick Check Uncategorized Symptom Uncategorized Symptom- Hard DriveH06 Symptoms Quick Check Drive Not Recognized/Mount Deep Dive-Hard Drive Uncategorized SymptomsOptical Drive Not Recognized Read both types of CD media Optical Drive Won’t Accept/Eject Media Symptoms Quick Check Drive Won’t Accept MediaDrive Won’t Eject Media Optical Drive Read/Write Error Symptoms Quick CheckVerify if media is free to spin Symptoms Quick Check Optical Drive Not Performing to Optical Drive Not Performing to SpecificationsSpecifications Optical Drive Noisy Symptoms Quick Check Optical Drive Noisy J04J07 Optical drive should perform Uncategorized Symptoms Symptoms Quick Check Apple Remote Inoperable Apple Remote InoperableM99 Symptoms Quick Check Audio Built-in Speakers HaveAudio Built-in Speaker Has Distorted Sound Distorted SoundM09 Audio Built-in Speaker Has No AudioAudio Verify whether boot chime Audio No Audio through Hdmi or Mini DisplayPort connection Symptoms Quick Check Audio No audio through HdmiOr DisplayPort connection FireWire Devices Not Recognized Unplug all FireWire devices Into SD Slot Symptom Quick Check SD Memory Card will not insertSD Secure Digital Memory Card Will Not Insert Into Slot M17SD Secure Digital Memory Card Not Recognized By System Symptom Quick Check SD Memory Card is notRecognized by the system Anymore be written Symptoms Quick Check USB Devices Not Recognized USB Devices Not RecognizedM15 USB?Symptoms Quick Check Wired Keyboard Does Not Wired Keyboard Does Not Function ProperlyFunction Properly K01 Wired Keyboard/Mouse Not Recognized Keyboard Specific Keys Do Not RespondDoes the computer recognize Verify that external I/O device where applicable Mechanical Noise/Hum/VibrationGo to step Does noise sound like fan is Symptoms Quick Check System Runs Hot System Runs HotPhysical Damage Symptoms Quick Check Physical DamageN03 Uncategorized Symptoms  Service Source Take Apart Tools Reassembly StepsGeneral Information Cosmetic CareConnector Types on Logic Board Vertical Insertion JSTThermal Sensor Replacement Top hard drive thermal sensor at corner Mac mini Mid 2010 Take Apart General Information  Top hard drive ambient thermal sensor flex cable Optical drive thermal sensor Bottom hard drive thermal sensor server Logic Board EMI Fingers and Gaskets Logic Board ReturnFirst Remove Hierarchy Icon Legend Icon MeaningBottom Cover First StepsRemoval Reassembly Memory Removal Installation Fan Removal 922-9582 922-9581 Cowling Remove the T6 screw shown 922-9580 Antenna Plate Removal Disconnect the antenna cable Install the 4 screws Logic Board Carefully disconnect the cables connected to the logic board 922-9574 Important Do not remove the assembly Mac mini Mid 2010 Take Apart Logic Board  Mac mini Mid 2010 Take Apart Logic Board  AirPort/Bluetooth flex cable Speaker Reconnect all cables AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card Removal Mac mini Mid 2010 Take Apart AirPort/Bluetooth Combo Card  Speaker Remove 2 screws Mac mini Mid 2010 Take Apart Speaker Battery Removal Hard Drive Server NoteThermal Sensor Note Part NoteReassembly Power Supply Removal Mac mini Mid 2010 Take Apart Power Supply Reassembly Optical Drive Hard Drive Server Removal 922-9583 IR Board and Cable Remove the IR cable from the cable channel Insert the IR cable into the cable channel, as shown Housing  Service Source Views Exploded View Fan Screw, Heatsink Fan Screw Bumper Fan Screw, Top RightExploded View Server SdramSpeaker/AirPort Card Power Cord Socket Screw ChartHousing/Bottom Cover Hard Drive, bottom, carrierFront View External ViewsFront View Server Port View
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Overall, the Apple Mac mini stands out as a powerful, compact, and energy-efficient solution for a wide array of computing needs. Whether used as a personal workstation, a media server, or a home office hub, it offers flexibility and performance in a sleek package, making it a compelling choice for users seeking a versatile desktop computer.
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