M1 Mac Mini won't boot, white LED flashes

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M1 Mac Mini won't boot, white LED flashes

Got back from vacation last night, have been unable to boot the Mac Mini since. White LED flashes slowly. Only way to turn off is to unplug power cord. Holding power button does not turn off the computer. Pressing power button again will result in the startup chime being heard, then Mac goes back to flashing white LED. screen stays dark. Holding power button does not take me into recovery mode. Also tried using Configurator 2. Mac Mini not being detected. No DFU mode.

Haven't been able to find anything other than a single sentence on Apple's support website stating the Mac may need service. Any other ideas/suggestions? Thanks much!

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Posted on Aug 8, 2022 01:50 PM

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Answer 1

Sparks0829

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Aug 9, 2022 01:28 PM in response to andre_le_giant

Hi there andre_le_giant,

Does the screen seem to be turning on at all? Are you seeing a completely blank or black screen? If so, try working through the steps in this link to attempt to boot into macOS Recovery and use Disk Utility to repair your startup disk: If your Mac starts up to a blank screen

If your Mac doesn't seem to be turning on at all, make sure you've tried these suggestions: If your Mac doesn't turn on

If the issue persists beyond that, you'll want to have your Mac inspected by a technician. This link will help you get started: Mac Service and Repair

Take care.

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Answer 2

Aug 9, 2022 03:14 PM in response to Sparks0829

Hi,

Thanks for your message! I tried the first two suggestions. No luck. The Mac, sort of, turns on... I can hear the startup chime... but the screen remains black and then a white LED starts to pulsate slowly. No pressing and holding or anything else gets me to the recovery options or turns off the Mac. The only way to turn off the Mac Mini in that state is to pull the power cord out the back of the Mac.

I have made an appointment with an Apple Genius at mid-day tomorrow. I'll report back with what they say. Hopefully, it'll fixable.

Thx again,

Andre

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M1 Mac Mini won't boot, white LED flashes

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