2. Insert headphones jack into

Yes

Issue no longer present.

 

audio out jack , them remove

 

Return system to customer.

 

it and verify that external

 

 

 

No

Go to step 3.

 

display audio out port becomes

 

 

 

 

available in System preferences

 

 

 

Sound Output, and sound

 

 

 

can be played on the external

 

 

 

display speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Disconnect and reconnect

Yes

Issue no longer present.

 

HDMI /Mini DisplayPort cables

 

Return system to customer.

 

from computer, and verify

 

 

 

No

Go to step 4

 

whether external display

 

 

 

 

audio out becomes available

 

 

 

in System preferences Sound

 

 

 

Output, and sound can be

 

 

 

played on the external display

 

 

 

speakers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Boot system from this model

Yes

Replace logic board

M09

of Mac mini Install DVD, from

 

 

 

No

Known good boot volume

 

a similar Mac mini setup as

 

FireWire Target Disk mode,

 

works OK. Troubleshoot for

 

or from another bootable

 

software related issue. Isolate

 

volume with an up to date

 

whether issue is application

 

system software. Verify whether

 

specific or whether possible

 

external audio issue still occurs.

 

operating system conflict.

 

 

 

Make sure user data backed

 

 

 

up before removing or

 

 

 

reinstalling software.

 

 

 

 

 

FireWire Devices Not Recognized

Quick Check

Symptoms

Quick Check

 

 

 

FireWire Devices Not Recognized

1.

For external FireWire drives, make sure any

• FireWire external drive not

 

external power source is plugged in and

recognized

 

operating to isolate a power issue with the

 

device.

• FireWire printer not recognized

 

2.

Test with a known good FireWire device to isolate

 

 

 

a failed peripheral issue.

 

3.

Test with a known good FireWire cable to isolate

 

 

a FireWire cable issue.

 

4.

Ensure that all available Software Updates have

 

 

been applied to the computer for access to the

 

 

latest bug fixes.

 

 

 

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Mac mini specifications

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