Apple Mac mini manual Symptoms Quick Check Burnt Smell/Odor

Burnt Smell/Odor

Unlikely cause: speakers, microphone, housing

Quick Check

Symptoms		Quick Check
Burnt Smell/Odor		1.	Verify source of smell/odor is emanating from the
•	Burning smell		system.
•	Unusual odor	2.	Refer to KBase articles:
			http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22044 or
			http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22045.
		3.	Disconnect all third party devices and confirm
			whether the odor is being generated by the
			device.
		4.	Inspect air intake and air outlets for obstructions.
			To prevent overheating make sure there
			is sufficient clearance to allow air to flow
			unobstructed into and out of the system.
		5.	Verify whether system is functional.
		6.	Go to Deep Dive.

Deep Dive

Check		Result	Action	Code
1.	Disconnect all 3rd party devices	Yes	Power down system
	and cables. Power On system		immediately. Go to step 2.
	and verify whether smoke or
		No	System functions correctly.
	strong odor returns.
			Verify system functionality
			with 3rd party devices and
			cables and return system
			to user if problem has been
			resolved. Consult 3rd party
			companies as needed for
			issues with those products.
2.	Verify whether the source of	Yes	Replace affected module(s).	P08
	the odor can be identified
	by visually inspecting each
		No	Unable to visually locate the
	module and associated cables
			source of odor. Go to step 3.
	for signs of burned or damaged
	components, smoke residue,
	burned traces, melted or
	damaged wiring.

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