Brand new Mac Mini failing to start

I got my Mac Mini 2 days ago (brand new direct from Apple, with Lion install) and everything worked fine until last night when I downloaded and attempted to install various Apple software updates (including a security update). I left the computer alone for about 5 minutes while it restarted and when I came back the screen was off and the computer was unresponsive to keyboard/mouse input.  The Mac's fans were clocking at very high speed and the unit was hot so I powered off by pressing the power button for a few seconds.
I came to switch the computer on this morning and although it powered up and the indicator light came on, immediately the fans kicked in to a very high speed and there was no signal to my monitor.
I've tried all the steps recommended in the FAQ (resetting the PRAM, the SMC etc) and now I don't even get the indicator light.
Are there any tips/suggestions you can offer before I contact customer support?

With a brand new computer like that, I would take it back to Apple and ask them to fix it.
Allan

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