After factory reset the mac mini is not coming up

I did a factory reset for my imac mini, after waiting for a while and didn't get any response due to the fact that the system was showing a picture of a mouse and system, I switched off the system and tried switching it on again. But since then it's not showing on the screen, but I can see red light on the imac mini. Please help me.

Mac mini (M4)

Posted on Jul 19, 2025 02:07 PM

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Posted on Jul 19, 2025 02:27 PM

You likely botched the "factory reset" you did. Moving forward if you want to do a correct factory reset please follow the steps in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac.


So now, please give AppleCare a call if it will not startup. As we have no idea where you are located please use the following link to find the phone number for the area of the planet you are on. AppleCare Contact Info The AppleCare rep will help you get it started and if they cannot you may be forced to take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider to have it properly service. The AppleCare rep can help you locate one in your general area.



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Jul 19, 2025 02:27 PM in response to ewoyenrurhe

You likely botched the "factory reset" you did. Moving forward if you want to do a correct factory reset please follow the steps in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac.


So now, please give AppleCare a call if it will not startup. As we have no idea where you are located please use the following link to find the phone number for the area of the planet you are on. AppleCare Contact Info The AppleCare rep will help you get it started and if they cannot you may be forced to take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider to have it properly service. The AppleCare rep can help you locate one in your general area.



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After factory reset the mac mini is not coming up

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