Справочник Пользователя для Apple LATE 2009

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power 

 2009-11-03

Unlikely cause:  speakers, microphone, housing

Burning smell

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Unusual odor

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Verify source of smell/odor is emanating from the 

system.
Refer to KBase articles: 

 or 

http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22045

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Disconnect all third party devices and confirm 

whether the odor is being generated by the 

device.
Inspect air intake and air outlets for obstructions. 

To prevent overheating make sure there 

is sufficient clearance to allow air to flow 

unobstructed into and out of the system.
Verify whether system is functional.

Go to Deep Dive.

Verify whether the source of 

the odor can be identified 

by visually inspecting  each 

module and it’s associated 

cables for signs of burned or 

damaged components,  smoke 

residue, burned traces, or 

melted or damaged wiring,

Yes

Replace affected module(s). 

Go to step 2

No

Unable to locate source of 

odor. Go to step 3.

Disconnect all 3rd party devices 

and cables. Power ON system 

and verify whether smoke or 

strong odor returns.

Yes

Power down system 

immediately. Go to step 3.

No

System functions correctly. 

Verify system functionality 

with 3rd party devices and 

cables and return system 

to user if problem has been 

resolved. Consult 3rd party 

companies as needed for 

issues with those products.