Mac Mini - Installing Windows 7 from external CD/DVD drive - hangs before installation with black screen Really wanted to get Windows 7 working on my Mac for some Windows-specific applications.

Essentially, I followed all instructions after having updated my Mac's EFI Firmware, and have been left with a blank screen when it should be installing Windows. Running Lion with all updates applied, and booting off an external optical drive due to my Mini not having one.

Has anyone experienced a similar issue? Is it perhaps to do with my display?

Many thanks
this link identifies an black screen issue when installing Windows 7 on some iMac's, it may be relevant even though you have a Mac Mini

this link is the Apple FAQs for Installing Windows 7 in Bootcamp, there are some good resources there for the main issues most users meet.

this link is the Apple Install Guide for Windows 7 which I think you have already been following, but I'm linking it here for other people if required.