Apple MC408LL Apple Technician Guide - Page 33

Burnt Smell/Odor, Symptoms, Quick Check, Check, Result, Action

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2010-08-03 Burnt Smell/Odor Unlikely cause: speakers, microphone, housing Quick Check Symptoms Burnt Smell/Odor • Burning smell • Unusual odor Quick Check 1. Verify source of smell/odor is emanating from the system. 2. Refer to KBase articles: http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22044 or http://support.apple.com/kb/TA22045. 3. Disconnect all third party devices and confirm whether the odor is being generated by the device. 4. Inspect air intake and air outlets for obstructions. To prevent overheating make sure there is sufficient clearance to allow air to flow unobstructed into and out of the system. 5. Verify whether system is functional. 6. Go to Deep Dive. Deep Dive Check 1. Disconnect all 3rd party devices and cables. Power On system and verify whether smoke or strong odor returns. 2. Verify whether the source of the odor can be identified by visually inspecting each module and associated cables for signs of burned or damaged components, smoke residue, burned traces, melted or damaged wiring. Result Yes No Yes No Action Power down system immediately. Go to step 2. System functions correctly. Verify system functionality with 3rd party devices and cables and return system to user if problem has been resolved. Consult 3rd party companies as needed for issues with those products. Replace affected module(s). Unable to visually locate the source of odor. Go to step 3. Code P08 Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts - Startup and Power 33

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Mac mini (Mid 2010) Symptom Charts — Startup and Power
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2010-08-03
Burnt Smell/Odor
Unlikely cause:
speakers, microphone, housing
Quick Check
Symptoms
Quick Check
Burnt Smell/Odor
•
Burning smell
•
Unusual odor
1.
Verify source of smell/odor is emanating from the
system.
2.
Refer to KBase articles:
or
.
3.
Disconnect all third party devices and confirm
whether the odor is being generated by the
device.
4.
Inspect air intake and air outlets for obstructions.
To prevent overheating make sure there
is sufficient clearance to allow air to flow
unobstructed into and out of the system.
5.
Verify whether system is functional.
6.
Go to Deep Dive.
Deep Dive
Check
Result
Action
Code
1.
Disconnect all 3rd party devices
and cables. Power On system
and verify whether smoke or
strong odor returns.
Yes
Power down system
immediately. Go to step 2.
No
System functions correctly.
Verify system functionality
with 3rd party devices and
cables and return system
to user if problem has been
resolved. Consult 3rd party
companies as needed for
issues with those products.
2.
Verify whether the source of
the odor can be identified
by visually inspecting each
module and associated cables
for signs of burned or damaged
components, smoke residue,
burned traces, melted or
damaged wiring.
Yes
Replace affected module(s).
P08
No
Unable to visually locate the
source of odor. Go to step 3.