AirPort/Bluetooth Card Kernel Panic
Note: If one antenna fails, all 3 antennas must be replaced because they are paired. Order kit
Quick Check
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AirPort/Bluetooth Card Kernel | 1. | Isolate OS by starting up from original Install | |
Panic |
| media for the computer, the same make and | |
• Kernel Panic on startup |
| model computer in Target Disk Mode, or | |
• Kernel Panic or freezing while |
| compatible known good OS on an external drive. | |
| AirPort and Bluetooth services are available when | ||
attempting to connect to |
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| booted from the Install disk. | ||
networks |
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2. | Ensure that all software and firmware updates for | ||
• Kernel Panic while transferring | |||
| the computer and AirPort been installed. | ||
data on |
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Deep Dive
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1. | Remove AirPort/Bluetooth card. | Yes | Reseat AirPort/Bluetooth |
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| Does computer start without |
| card and retest. If problem |
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| kernel panic? |
| continues replace AirPort |
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| card. Go to step 2 |
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| No | Possible logic board issue. |
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| Go to Kernel Panic/System |
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| crashes symptom. |
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2. | With replacement AirPort/ | Yes | AirPort/Bluetooth card issue. | N13 |
| Bluetooth card installed, does |
| Issue resolved. |
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| computer start without kernel |
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| No | Possible logic board issue. |
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| panic? |
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| Go to Kernel Panic/System |
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| crashes symptom. |
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Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Communications 38 |
