Anyone not having Random Black Screens?

asimmd · Nov 3, 2012, 07:15 AM

In another thread this is a problem with quite a few new Mini's,and I was about to order one, but if this problem is in them all,I think I will wait till their is a fix for it.

I know we only usually hear about problems,but if there are any users not suffering the Black Screen maybe they could let us know.

Thanks

Alan

dasx · Nov 3, 2012, 07:32 AM

What thread? I'd like to read it.
Hasn't happened here so far though.

asimmd · Nov 3, 2012, 07:38 AM

Look down the page,the thread is called

Random Black Screens

Alan

dasx · Nov 3, 2012, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asimmd

Look down the page,the thread is called

Random Black Screens

Alan

Mmm... looks like everyone's using an adapter. I'm on an ACD using the Mini Display Port (connected to the Thunderbolt port). I guess that's why it hasn't happened to me?

Maybe faulty adapters, maybe an issue in the OS when using an adapter... Anyways, if it's just when using the HDMI port I guess there's gotta be an easy fix for that!

philipma1957 · Nov 3, 2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasx

Mmm... looks like everyone's using an adapter. I'm on an ACD using the Mini Display Port (connected to the Thunderbolt port). I guess that's why it hasn't happened to me?

Maybe faulty adapters, maybe an issue in the OS when using an adapter... Anyways, if it's just when using the HDMI port I guess there's gotta be an easy fix for that!

this is an hdmi port driver issue. I have pretty much tested every possible hdmi to dvi and hdmi to hdmi combo using a 2011 mac mini it never happens. using 2 not one 2012 minis it happens.

I have a hdmi monitor a hdmi tv and a dvi monitor. I have 3 minis. I can get the base 2012 and the mid 2012 to do the blackouts with all my displays and with hdmi to hdmi cables hdmi to dvi adapter and with hdmi to dvi cable. Repeat with the 2011 base mini that I have nothing happens.

I am waiting on a display to hdmi cable I will use the t-bolt/display port on a 2012 mini and boot via a usb3 case. No black out in this case would be the nail in the coffin as to a drive issue on the hdmi ports.

dasx · Nov 3, 2012, 09:35 AM

HDMI port driver problem? Mmm... Just out of curiosity, is it completely random?

pup · Nov 3, 2012, 10:59 AM

None yet. At the moment I'm using a Wacom Cintiq via a Monoprice mini display port to DVI adapter. Sometime this weekend we'll see how it does with a Cinema Display and Apple's hdmi adapter.

StevenT42 · Nov 3, 2012, 11:10 AM

No display problems here with the Apple HDMI to DVI adapter and Cinema Display and the mini display port to DVI adapter and Viewsonic display...

hugodrax · Nov 3, 2012, 11:34 AM

I am not having any issues. I am using the HDMI to DVI adapter. IT has been fine on the Apple 24inch cinema display and also the dell U2412M as well.

philipma1957 · Nov 3, 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dasx

HDMI port driver problem? Mmm... Just out of curiosity, is it completely random?

pretty much so. firefox or safari on various sites. I mostly do online usage so I have not seen it doing off line work. This happened a while back with older minis and 10.6.0 to maybe 10.6.4 but after 10.6.4 no issues. back then it could flicker and or just stay black.

I fact if I do fresh instals on a 2010 mini of snow leopard with the 10.6.4 oem dvd I get almost the same issue until I update the mini to 10.6.5 or higher.

xlii · Nov 3, 2012, 11:42 AM

I am not having any issues and I am using the hdmi to dvi adapter that came with the mini connected to a 9 year old Samsung 24" monitor.

philipma1957 · Nov 3, 2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlii

I am not having any issues and I am using the hdmi to dvi adapter that came with the mini connected to a 9 year old Samsung 24" monitor.

So this is good to know. What 2012 mini do you have?

xlii · Nov 3, 2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipma1957

So this is good to know. What 2012 mini do you have?

The 2.3 quad stock with 4 gbyte of memory. I just added 16 gbyte of memory to it. I'll report back if I see any black screens. Been using the machine for a week.

hollowplayer · Nov 3, 2012, 03:26 PM

i think i am having same problem, screen flick green and black then back to normal. Happened twice already.

may wanna check this link out

http://xlr8yourmac.com/archives/oct1...isplayProblems

Sir Ruben · Nov 3, 2012, 04:54 PM

No probs here, I'm using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable to my Dell Ultrasharp monitor.

Armeniandave · Nov 3, 2012, 06:35 PM

Im having the same issue. Also it goes to a snowy screen for a second and then back.

Im using the HDMI to DVI adapter also.

StevenT42 · Nov 3, 2012, 06:39 PM

I'm wondering if it could be the HDMI-to-DVI adapter on the new 2012 models? I am using the old HDMI-to-DVI adapter from my 2010 mini, again, with no problems.

That-Guy · Nov 3, 2012, 06:48 PM

So if this is a HDMI Driver problem I am guessing the earliest we will see a fix is in 10.8.3, but then thats not guaranteed

NoisyCat · Nov 4, 2012, 09:45 AM

I'm having no problem. I'm using it with a hdmi cable from Amazon in a Sony Bravia. I can try the new adapter.

rkahl · Nov 4, 2012, 09:51 AM

I'm not having any issues. I've been using my 27" iMac as a display. I also hooked it up to my tv with direct hdmi to hdmi, no problems on either. I am having issues with the power cord not staying and hitting the contacts.

Poki · Nov 4, 2012, 09:55 AM

I don't have any problems, neither using the Thunderbolt Display nor using a TV via HDMI.

Snowcake · Nov 4, 2012, 08:40 PM

Since the HDMI problems are probably related, Do you all have this problem too?
Link with clear picture: https://discussions.apple.com/thread...art=0&tstart=0

DitteVilladsen · Nov 5, 2012, 04:11 AM

If you're planning on using 2560 x 1440 you're going to have to use a mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable anyway, since the mini doesn't support that resolution with HDMI or DVI.

lcseds · Nov 5, 2012, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir ruben

no probs here, i'm using a mini displayport to displayport cable to my dell ultrasharp monitor.

+1

k.alexander · Nov 5, 2012, 08:44 AM

I also have not had the black screen problem. Using an HDMI to HDMI connection to a 46" Sony LCD TV.

Nov 3, 2012, 07:15 AM	#1
asimmd macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK	Anyone not having Random Black Screens? In another thread this is a problem with quite a few new Mini's,and I was about to order one, but if this problem is in them all,I think I will wait till their is a fix for it. I know we only usually hear about problems,but if there are any users not suffering the Black Screen maybe they could let us know. Thanks Alan
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Nov 3, 2012, 07:32 AM	#2
dasx macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Barcelona	What thread? I'd like to read it. Hasn't happened here so far though. __________________ 2012 Mac Mini
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Nov 3, 2012, 09:35 AM	#6
dasx macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Barcelona	HDMI port driver problem? Mmm... Just out of curiosity, is it completely random? __________________ 2012 Mac Mini
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Nov 3, 2012, 11:10 AM	#8
StevenT42 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	No display problems here with the Apple HDMI to DVI adapter and Cinema Display and the mini display port to DVI adapter and Viewsonic display... __________________ 2012 Mac mini, 2.6GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB Fusion Drive 2011 13" MacBook Air, 1.7GHz i5, 4GB RAM, 256 GB Samsung SSD iPad 3 64GB WiFi+LTE iPhone 4S 64GB iPod Classic
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Nov 3, 2012, 04:54 PM	#15
Sir Ruben macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2010	No probs here, I'm using a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable to my Dell Ultrasharp monitor. __________________ iPad (3rd Gen, 16GB, WiFi, White) iPhone 5 (16GB, White & Silver) Mac Mini (2012) Apple TV (2nd Gen) iPod Touch (4th Gen) My Flickr
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Nov 3, 2012, 07:38 AM	#3
asimmd Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK	Look down the page,the thread is called Random Black Screens Alan
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Nov 3, 2012, 10:59 AM	#7
pup macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2009	None yet. At the moment I'm using a Wacom Cintiq via a Monoprice mini display port to DVI adapter. Sometime this weekend we'll see how it does with a Cinema Display and Apple's hdmi adapter.
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Nov 3, 2012, 11:34 AM	#9
hugodrax macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2007	I am not having any issues. I am using the HDMI to DVI adapter. IT has been fine on the Apple 24inch cinema display and also the dell U2412M as well.
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Nov 3, 2012, 11:42 AM	#11
xlii macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millis, Massachusetts	I am not having any issues and I am using the hdmi to dvi adapter that came with the mini connected to a 9 year old Samsung 24" monitor.
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Nov 3, 2012, 03:26 PM	#14
hollowplayer macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011	i think i am having same problem, screen flick green and black then back to normal. Happened twice already. may wanna check this link out http://xlr8yourmac.com/archives/oct1...isplayProblems
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Nov 3, 2012, 06:35 PM	#16
Armeniandave macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego	Im having the same issue. Also it goes to a snowy screen for a second and then back. Im using the HDMI to DVI adapter also. __________________ iPhone 5 32 GB, iPhone 4S 16GB, iPad 3 32 GB, Mac Mini i7
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Nov 3, 2012, 06:39 PM	#17
StevenT42 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	I'm wondering if it could be the HDMI-to-DVI adapter on the new 2012 models? I am using the old HDMI-to-DVI adapter from my 2010 mini, again, with no problems.
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Nov 3, 2012, 06:48 PM	#18
That-Guy macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	So if this is a HDMI Driver problem I am guessing the earliest we will see a fix is in 10.8.3, but then thats not guaranteed __________________ Mac Mini Late 2012 - 2.5GHz Core i5 - 16gb RAM - 120gb SSD + 500gb HDD iPhone 4S \| Apple TV 2012 3rd Gen \| Airport Express 2012 3rd Gen Website \| Twitter \| Google+ \| Instagram
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Nov 4, 2012, 09:45 AM	#19
NoisyCat macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2010	I'm having no problem. I'm using it with a hdmi cable from Amazon in a Sony Bravia. I can try the new adapter.
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Nov 4, 2012, 09:51 AM	#20
rkahl macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2010	I'm not having any issues. I've been using my 27" iMac as a display. I also hooked it up to my tv with direct hdmi to hdmi, no problems on either. I am having issues with the power cord not staying and hitting the contacts. __________________ Too much!
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Nov 4, 2012, 09:55 AM	#21
Poki macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2012	I don't have any problems, neither using the Thunderbolt Display nor using a TV via HDMI.
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Nov 4, 2012, 08:40 PM	#22
Snowcake macrumors regular Join Date: May 2010	Since the HDMI problems are probably related, Do you all have this problem too? Link with clear picture: https://discussions.apple.com/thread...art=0&tstart=0
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Nov 5, 2012, 04:11 AM	#23
DitteVilladsen macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2012	If you're planning on using 2560 x 1440 you're going to have to use a mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable anyway, since the mini doesn't support that resolution with HDMI or DVI.
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Nov 5, 2012, 08:44 AM	#25
k.alexander macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010	I also have not had the black screen problem. Using an HDMI to HDMI connection to a 46" Sony LCD TV.
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