Firmware update/reatore failes

Hi,
I'm stuck with a friend's Intel Mini (4 USB ports) that most likely performed a firmware upgrade which has been interupted. When switching it on, the Mini does a tiny buzzing sound every few seconds but nothing else. There's no video, and the computer doesn't start. Before finding out about that possible firmware upgrade, I tried resetting pram/nvram. I admit that I initially performed the resetting procedure for other version minis (holding down the power button while plugging the power chord back in), which only resulted in high fan rotation. Resetting the pram/nvram with the correct procedure howevever didn't change the no-video problem and the mini still doesn't start up. Following Apple's instructions I burnt the firmware restoration disc, switched on the mini holding the power button till it comes to the sequence of 3 quick and slow flashes, and then inserted the disc. The disc spins up, rotates at high speed for maybe 30 seconds or so, and nothing happens. No long sound to indicate the restoration, no messages on screen. I let it like this for 2 hours, but it didn't restart or anything else. So, still no startup, no video, and now a disc stuck in the drive. I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to solve this issue (I'm in Berlin: No genius bar over here). Many thanks!
Mac Mini Intel 1,5GHz; 4 USB

Are you trying to upgrade the Firmware on Hardwired computer or Wireless ?
Connect the computer with the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the Linksys router .
Download the latest firmware and Save it in My Documents on your computer .
Open the setup page of the Linksys router .
Go to the Administration tab and Click on the sub tab Firmware Upgrade .
Browse and Select the file for firmware and try to upgrade .

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