Apple Mac mini Manual De Usuario

Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 

2010-08-03

6.  Test write data to compatible 

CD and DVD media. Verify 

burned media is recognized 

and reads reliably.

Yes

Issue resolved.

No

Issue may be media -related. 

Check other sources of media 

on computer, and check 

suspected media on other 

similar Mac mini model.   

Specifications
•  Read or write speeds slower 

than expected

1.  Test optical media in another drive of the same 

type in same type of computer to rule out media 

issue. 

2.  For Write issues, check with known-good media 

that performs well in another computer and drive 

of the same type.

3.  Check both CD and DVD media types. If only one 

type of media is producing errors, you may have 

a laser issue.

1.  Test both CD and DVD media. 

Can drive read both CD media 

and DVD media?

Yes

Go to step 6

No

Drive has a laser issue if only 

one media is read. Replace 

the optical drive.  

If both types of media fail, go 

to step 3