Mini not starting up after auto firmware update

The software update program suggested an upload of a new firmware. The software update concluded and I was advised that the system needed to restart.
The system shutdown but during restart did not progress beyond the apple icon and the little rotating wheel. No amount of reboots have helped. I used firmware restore CD and went through the reboot process but still get the same thing...apple and rotating wheel.
Any ideas before I take it to the store?
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Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
This will probably solve the problem:
-Search your installation DVD's.
-Insert the disc 1 and sthut down your Mac
-Start your Mac again while holding down the C key
-Now your Mac should boot from the CD, this can take some time.
-After a while you will see a installation screen where you can chose a language.
-Chose English and continue.
-Then click some time's next and agree with the "Software Agreement".
-Open Disk Utility. Top menu bar --> Utilities --> Open Disk Utility.
-Select your hard disk in the list of disks and volumes on the left side
-Go to the First Aid (tab somewhere on the right).
-Click the button to verify the permissions.
-Then Click the button to repair the permissions.
-Click the button to verify the disk.
-Then Click the button to repair the disk.
-Exit the Disk Utility and the installer.
-Restart your Mac
Hopefully this is helpfull or solved your problem. Consider rewarding some points!
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