I have a 2007 macbook that is stuck on the loading page and after a while it shuts down by itself. I don't know what to do anymore please help!!!
I have a 2007 macbook that is stuck on the loading page and after a while it shuts down by itself. I don't know what to do anymore please help!!!
Hello Sebas4224
Start with the article below to troubleshoot issues with your MacBook starting up and staying on. Let me know how it goes in case it does not help and I or others can assist you further.
Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570
Regards,
-Norm G.
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