Physical Damage, N03 | Apple Mac mini instruction

4. With replaced fan verify	Yes	Issue resolved
temperature issue is gone.
temperature issue is gone.	No	Go to step 5.
	No	Go to step 5.

5. Using latest service utilities,	Yes	Issue resolved
verify that all thermal sensors
verify that all thermal sensors	No	-If a TG0H heatsink sensor is	X10
have correct values.	No	-If a TG0H heatsink sensor is	X10
have correct values.		reported failing, reseat the
		reported failing, reseat the
		sensor cable on logic board. If
		issue persists, replace heatsink
		assembly
		-If a TH0x Hard drive, or TO0x
		Optical drive, TA0P Ambient
		sensor failure is reported,
		replace affected sensor
		assembly
		-If aTCxx ,TGXX , or TMxx
		sensor is reported failing,
		replace logic board module,	M18
		-If a TPxx is reported failing,
		replace power supply module,	P05
		-If a TWxx is reported failing,
		replace AirPort/Bluetooth	N03
		card.
		Retest computer after part/
		module has been replaced.

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Symptoms		Quick Check

Physical Damage		1. Determine whether damage caused by user
•	Stripped screw/head	environment, accidental damage, or abuse. If
•	Stripped screw boss	applicable inform the user that Apple does not
•	Stripped screw boss	warrant damage caused by accident, abuse,
• Dent or scratch to chassis		warrant damage caused by accident, abuse,
• Dent or scratch to chassis		misuse, flood, fire, earthquake, or other external
		misuse, flood, fire, earthquake, or other external
		causes. For more information refer to: http://
		www.apple.com/legal/warranty

2010-08-03

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Mechanical 86

Mac mini specifications

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Mac mini specifications