USB Devices Not Recognized

Quick Check

Symptoms	Quick Check

USB Devices Not Recognized	1.	For printers and external USB drives, make sure
• USB wired keyboard/mouse not		any external power source is plugged in and
recognized		operating to isolate a power issue with the
recognized		device.
• USB external drive not		device.
• USB external drive not	2.	The system has 4 USB ports on the rear of the
recognized	2.	The system has 4 USB ports on the rear of the
• USB printer not recognized		computer. Make sure to try each port to isolate a
• USB printer not recognized		particular port malfunction.
		particular port malfunction.
	3.	Test with a known good wired keyboard or
		mouse to isolate a failed peripheral issue.
	4.	Test with a known good USB cable when dealing
		with a printer or external USB drive, to isolate a
		USB cable issue.
	5.	Ensure that all available Software Updates have
		been applied to the computer for access to the
		latest bug fixes.

Deep Dive

Check		Result	Action	Code

1.	Unplug all USB devices from	Yes	Test in all USB ports to ensure
	the computer except for the		all USB ports working as
	keyboard and mouse. Start		expected. Replace logic board
	the computer and reset PRAM.		for any port failures.
	Are the keyboard and mouse
	Are the keyboard and mouse	No	Possible logic board failure.
	recognized?	No	Possible logic board failure.
	recognized?		Go to step 2
			Go to step 2

2.	Did Bluetooth Mouse Setup	Yes	Bluetooth detected via
	assistant launch after startup?		Internal USB, but external USB
			devices not recognized. Go to
			step 3

		No	Bluetooth not recognized
			via internal USB. Disconnect
			mouse and keyboard. Go to
			step 4

2010-08-03

Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Input/Output Devices 76

Mac mini specifications

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Apple Mac mini manual Symptoms Quick Check USB Devices Not Recognized

Models: Mac mini