My Mac Mini power indicator light isn't lit up after it's on

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The computer turns on normally and I can hear the start up chime, but the frontal led never lights up. Can you guys help me?

Mac mini (Mid 2010), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jan 14, 2013 11:31 AM

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Answer 1

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Hi Gui,

Have never seen this problem, doesn't sound too serious, & the only thing I can think of is a bad LED or connection, but a couple of things to try...

Have you done a PRAM reset, CMD+Option+p+r...

In fact, do 3 in a row, takes a bit of time.

Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)...

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Answer 2

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Hello, BDAqua, thank you for you quick response...

In fact, it doesn't look too serious. It's just quite annoying never knowing if the computer is on...

I tried both your suggestions, but they didn't solve the problem, the light is still not on.

Do you know if there is anything else I could try?

Thanks again!

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Answer 3

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Sadly, I can't think of anything else... seems a Hardware problem. 😟

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