Hi,
I have a 2011 Mac Mini with dedicated AMD graphics and have a problem.
This machine was previously starting up with a black screen, but after trying many different suggestions from the internet, I somehow got it working again and it had been running for some months (and it was possible to successfully reboot it).
However, it has now gone back to its old behaviour and I can’t get anything to display on the screen.
The power light comes on and the Mac chimes, but there is no picture.
I’ve tried via DisplayPort and HDMI, but no luck.
I run FING on my phone, but it’s not detecting any new devices joining the network, so I’m not sure if the Mac is actually starting!?
The display is definitely not the problem as it works with other devices and I’ve also tried connecting the Mac to my TV.
I’ve tried all the various options for troubleshooting at startup (disconnecting the power cable and waiting a number of seconds, key presses for booting into diagnostics, safe mode, resetting NVRAM/PRAM, startup manager), but nothing results in a boot screen or any other output to the monitor.
At one point, it did briefly look as if something was happening, as the TV detected a resolution change, but then it started behaving like before and at no point was the Mac bootup screen displayed.
I know this is an old machine, but I’d love to get it back up and running, so can anyone help?
It’s very power efficient, but can also provide speed when needed; I use it as a home server.
Also, a new base level Mac Mini costs £799 in the UK ($1025), which I really am not looking to spend.
I’ve read about suggestions for heating up the logic board, but that seems to be a temporary solution.
Thanks.
I have a 2011 Mac Mini with dedicated AMD graphics and have a problem.
This machine was previously starting up with a black screen, but after trying many different suggestions from the internet, I somehow got it working again and it had been running for some months (and it was possible to successfully reboot it).
However, it has now gone back to its old behaviour and I can’t get anything to display on the screen.
The power light comes on and the Mac chimes, but there is no picture.
I’ve tried via DisplayPort and HDMI, but no luck.
I run FING on my phone, but it’s not detecting any new devices joining the network, so I’m not sure if the Mac is actually starting!?
The display is definitely not the problem as it works with other devices and I’ve also tried connecting the Mac to my TV.
I’ve tried all the various options for troubleshooting at startup (disconnecting the power cable and waiting a number of seconds, key presses for booting into diagnostics, safe mode, resetting NVRAM/PRAM, startup manager), but nothing results in a boot screen or any other output to the monitor.
At one point, it did briefly look as if something was happening, as the TV detected a resolution change, but then it started behaving like before and at no point was the Mac bootup screen displayed.
I know this is an old machine, but I’d love to get it back up and running, so can anyone help?
It’s very power efficient, but can also provide speed when needed; I use it as a home server.
Also, a new base level Mac Mini costs £799 in the UK ($1025), which I really am not looking to spend.
I’ve read about suggestions for heating up the logic board, but that seems to be a temporary solution.
Thanks.