If you computer still doesn't recognize the disk, you probably have a bad Sata cable. If the disk is fine, check the Sata cable and Sata connectors, and try again. That will save you the trouble of closing the Mac mini after unplugging and plugging the Sata cable on a bad disk. What you can do once you open the computer is put your disk in an external enclosure and test it with another computer to see if it's recognized and properly formatted (even if it's not properly formatted, it should show up, but as long as it's in the enclosure, why not format it correctly if you see it's not). It might be something similar, although most probably I'd say disk is toast. The Mac mini 'Core 2 Duo' 2.53 (Server) has two hard drives (with the second hard drive in lieu of the optical drive).
One problem I have got with my late 2014 Mac Mini is. All Intel-based Mac mini models have at least one Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive. I opened mine and discovered that one of the Sata connectors (my Sata cable had two connectors : data and power) had come lose. You should be able to distinguish your USB device from your hard drive because of the size, type. And no, if the system doesn't see it, you can't do anything to test it. Apple Expert: These folks have received the highest level of training Apple has to offer, whether as an Apple Genius, an independent contractor, or an authorized service professional.I had exactly the same problem (on an iMac).
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There is a free PCIe port on the motherboard. To add a second drive you must add a PCIe cable. There is no room in the model for two SATA drives as in previous models. Apple Helper: These fine individuals are hand-picked by the moderators as a badge of their expertise, despite not having any formal Apple training. You can replace your SATA drive with a faster 2.5 inch SATA SSD.
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