Aperture 3 installed, now MBP will not boot

I installed Apeture 3 and attempted to update the photo library. The computer locked up and after a hard reboot the computer will not start in normal or safe mode.

Hi fogtownjohn,
Try to do a PRAM reset.
Also did you try to calibrate the battery?
When plugged in without battery try to boot in safe-mode by holding down the Shift key after you hear the startup sound. While is safe-mode, repair permissions on disk utility.
After, Shut down the computer, insert the battery and try to boot.
If non of this works , then you have a faulty battery.
Call Apple and set up an appointmeny with a Genius.
Did your computer pass Warrenty?
Regards,
Andrew

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