Mac mini 2009 mavericks won't boot. Blank display no logo,etc. Tried all keyboard boot functions, no help. replaced RAM w/known good. No help. Removed HD mounted in external enclosure and ran permissions and repair. No help. Upgraded HD to Yosemite a

Mac mini 2009 Mavericks won't boot. Chimes and power light comes on. USB ports have power. Blank display no logo,etc. Tried all keyboard boot functions, no help. Replaced RAM w/known good. No help. Removed HD and mounted in external enclosure and ran permissions and repair. No help. Upgraded HD to Yosemite and was able to boot another mini from HD mounted in external enclosure, reinstalled HD still no boot. Any ideas on how to proceed appreciated.

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