M08

5. Verify if a thermal sensor or	Yes	- If a fan failure is reported,
fan failure is reported by latest		check for fan cable seating
available service diagnostics.		and retest. If same failure
		happens when retesting,
		replace fan with known-good
		one and retest. If issue does
		not happen anymore with
		the known-good fan, replace	X22
		user’s fan.
		- If a thermal failure is
		reported, check for cause of
		excessive temperature, (like
		clogged fan, disconnected
		sensor cable, obstructed
		vent, dust in heatsink fin) and
		retest. If still failing locate
		affected sensor and replace
		it if available as a standalone	X03
		part, or replace part where
		sensor is integrated (logic
		board, power supply,	M23
		heatsink) according to the	P17
		sensor location table . Go to	X10
		step 6

	No	Replace Thermal module	X10
		Go to step 6

6. Isolate if issue solved.	Yes	Issue fixed
Verify if shutdown/issue does
Verify if shutdown/issue does	No	Replace logic board with
not happen anymore after part	No	Replace logic board with
exchange.		corresponding symptom:
		-if for thermal error cause	M18
		-if for other cause	M08

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Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 27

Mac mini specifications

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Apple Mac mini manual M08

Models: Mac mini

M23

Mac mini specifications