orange flashing lights on m1 mac mini 2020 and will not boot ,What can i do ?

My Mac mini 2020 will not boot ,Power light come on and then turn into flashing orange light

Mac mini (M1, 2020)

Posted on Sep 15, 2023 5:39 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Sep 15, 2023 5:48 PM

You need to revive the firmware on your Mac with Apple silicon.

If you need help with that contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

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den.thed

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78,418 points

Sep 15, 2023 5:48 PM in response to Veeone

You need to revive the firmware on your Mac with Apple silicon.

If you need help with that contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

den.thed

Level 9

78,418 points

Sep 16, 2023 8:03 AM in response to Veeone

Then you will need to schedule an appointment at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider.

To do that, go to > Find Locations > click Explore Service Locations > choose a Service location > Schedule a Repair.

Veeone Author

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Sep 16, 2023 7:05 AM in response to den.thed

Already Tried That Not working

nashe2

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Jun 6, 2024 2:14 PM in response to Veeone

Hey did you find solution to this I am facing the same problem?

Veeone Author

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Jun 11, 2024 5:59 PM in response to nashe2

No i did'nt

orange flashing lights on m1 mac mini 2020 and will not boot ,What can i do ?