Apple Mac mini Late 2009 (Technician Guide) - Manual (Page 58)

Mac mini (Late 2009) Symptom Charts — Mass Storage 58 2009-11-03
Connect original optical drive 5.
to known good interconnect
board. Do both types of media
reliably read now?
Yes Interconnect board issue.
Replace interconnect board.
Go to step 6
X03
No Replace optical drive. J03
Test write data to compatible 6.
CD and DVD media. Verify
burned media is recognized
and reads reliably.
Yes Issue resolved.
No Replace optical drive. J03
Optical Drive Not Performing to Specifications
Quick Check
Symptoms Quick Check
Optical Drive Not Performing to
Specifications (J07)
Read or write speeds slower •
than expected
Test optical media in another drive of the same 1.
type in same type of computer to rule out media
issue.
For Write issues, check with Known Good media
2.
that performs well in another computer and drive
of the same type.
Check both CD and DVD media. If only one type
3.
of media is producing errors, you have a laser
issue. Replace the optical drive (J05)
Deep Dive
Check Result Action Code
Test both CD and DVD media. 1.
Can drive read both CD media
and DVD media?
Yes Go to step 6
No Drive has a laser issue.
Replace the optical drive. If
both types media fail, go to
step 3
J03
Reseat Interconnect board to 2.
logic board and optical drive.
Do both types of media read
reliably now?
Yes Go to step 6
No Go to step 4