I've also already tried multiple SMC as well as PRAM resets which haven't worked. I definitely have a Mid 2011 Mac Mini and I have installed the EFI 1.6 update to no effect.

PS: Do the web page URLs in your post have significance?.

Correct identification helps in such matters. If you are sure (by serial number lookup or records) theĬomputer is a Mid 2011 build, not a Late 2012, the firstĪnd earlier EFI firmware update may have been appliedĪlready. Management controller may affect this situation? Hardware (cable, display, other cause) doesn't fix it.ĭid you try the SMC reset to see if the system power Has staff with experience troubleshooting Mini graphics.Ī problem may indicate a repair, if SMC reset, or other May have to locate an authorized service provider who Genius in official Apple Store location is unavailable, you Or see if some other items appear weak in a test. Perhaps a genius could perform a stress test on video

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

Check all theĬables, plugs, and ports to see if the issue is not in Mini. Help the issue it may be a hardware failure. You could try & see if this reset (try more than once) could May (or may not) be something they could help you with. Or ask an Apple Store with Genius bar about the unit, it You may need to inquire of an Apple Authorized service Help, as it is Not said to address that specific issue. Identified as a 2011 model, the firmware update may not There may be a hardware issue, so if the unit is correctly

Helps issue with HDMI issue, not said to be for 2011.

Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.7 - for 2012 MINI.

Helps issue with USB ports and connectivity

Mac mini EFI Firmware Update 1.6 - for 2011 MINI.

Is important since the incorrect one won't fix an issue in Identification of the model, so as to apply the correct item If the firmware required an update, and that was not applied,Ī problem may exist where a cure could have fixed it.

2011 mac mini i5