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major mac mini problem

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ag55

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just installed 4gb ram and an ssd into the mini.
turned it on and it gives non stop beeps, led flashes with each beep.
no display at all, just a black screen.

inserted the install dvd and hold c but nothing.

help me!

- i replaced the hdd with ssd as soon as i got the mini
- replaced ram as soon as i got it too
 
Can you put it back to its original configuration - check it still works - and then change one thing at a time?
 
Put the stock stuff back in. Make sure that THAT still works. Then put only the new SSD in. If it boots with the new SSD and stock RAM, install on the new SSD, shut down, and then put the new RAM in.

NEVER upgrade it without testing the stock stuff first.
 
Tallest Skil said:
Put the stock stuff back in. Make sure that THAT still works. Then put only the new SSD in. If it boots with the new SSD and stock RAM, install on the new SSD, shut down, and then put the new RAM in.

NEVER upgrade it without testing the stock stuff first.
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i did turn it on first but never went through setup or anything, it booted up fine. then i just switched it off and opened it up.

i heard the beeps are a memory problem, the number of beeps depending on what problem it is. mine just keeps beeping non stop. 😕
 
the dvd is still inside, how do i eject it from the super drive manually when the mini is opened up?
 
ag55 said:
just installed 4gb ram and an ssd into the mini.
turned it on and it gives non stop beeps, led flashes with each beep.
no display at all, just a black screen.
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This is usually an indicator of bad or incompatible RAM. Just pull the RAM and put the originals back in and turn it back on. You should be able to recover your DVD.
 
Take out the RAM sticks and re-seat them back in there, making sure you shove them all the way down.
 
rgarjr said:
Take out the RAM sticks and re-seat them back in there, making sure you shove them all the way down.
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OP also installed an SSD. Best to test one at a time. RAM is most likely the problem and is easier to access, so it would be best to put the OEM RAM back in to make sure the SSD is functioning properly.
 
After messing with it for ages, i did all possible combinations of the OEM RAM, 4GB RAM, SSD and OEM HDD. I think something went really wrong (i did everything by the book) so i have no idea. Every time you just hear the beeps, 5 seconds apart and constant.

Im returning this to apple and have placed an order for a new mini, this time i'll setup everything first before i attempt to upgrade.

Anyone have any ideas what the constant beeps 5 seconds apart coupled with a flash of the led mean?

Apple's memory error codes only show 1-5 beeps and then pauses, this just keeps going. The ram is crucial and compatible, the ssd works in another pc too.
 
ag55 said:
just installed 4gb ram and an ssd into the mini.
turned it on and it gives non stop beeps, led flashes with each beep.
no display at all, just a black screen.

inserted the install dvd and hold c but nothing.

help me!

- i replaced the hdd with ssd as soon as i got the mini
- replaced ram as soon as i got it too
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Most likely a cable or wire was disconnected. I had an issue with mine when I forget to connect the little black wire in the front of the mac mini. There is also a ribbon wire in the back of the mac mini that can easily come out. Check all your connectors and make sure they are seated properly.
Working on a mini is like brain surgery and you better be careful when taking it a part and putting it back together.
😎
 
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