Mac mini power LED indicates the computer's status

  • Last Modified: October 20, 2009
  • Article: HT3889

Summary

The Mac mini has a power light located on the front of the computer in the bottom right corner below the optical drive slot. The LED displays a steady light, no light, or pulses, depending on the computer's status. Here's what the Mac mini's LED is telling you.

Products Affected

Mac mini

For all Mac mini models: Startup: Steady white Normal Operation: Steady white Display Sleep Mode: Steady white Energy Saver Mode: pulsing white
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