Apple Mac mini (Mid 2010) - Manual (Page 50)

50 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Using Apple Hardware Test
If you suspect a hardware problem, use the Apple Hardware Test application to help
determine if there’s a problem with one of the Mac mini components.
To use Apple Hardware Test:
1 Disconnect all external devices from your Mac mini, except the keyboard and mouse.
If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it.
2 Restart your Mac mini while holding down the D key.
3 When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want
to use.
4 Press the Return key or click the right arrow button.
5 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow
the onscreen instructions.
6 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the
error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn’t detect a
hardware failure, the problem may be software-related.
If this procedure doesn’t work, you can insert the Applications Install DVD that came
with your Mac mini and use Apple Hardware Test. For more information, see the Apple
Hardware Test Read Me file on the Applications Install DVD.
Problems with Your Internet Connection
Your Mac mini has the Setup Assistant application to walk you through setting up an
Internet connection. Open System Preferences and click Network. Click the “Assist me”
button to open Network Setup Assistant.