Can't boot up but looking for new answers
I've looked on this forum back about three months but can't quite pin down the problem. I've got a MacBook from early 2008. We just bought it from a third party, and he had installed OS X v10.6. He did not include the original start-up disk(s) or any documentation (or the power cord, for that matter). Initially my husband booted it up, which took 17 minutes. He then shut it down to wait for me to arrive home. When I booted it up the next day, all I got was a white screen and the folder with question mark. I got my hands on a 10.5 disk and have been using that in various ways (C and D on start-up) and after several minutes the disk will eject spontaneously. A while ago this happened, and I just popped the disk back in, and after a few minutes I got a dark screen with a tiny line in the upper left corner of the screen. Nothing happened after that and I eventually shut it down.
I am able to get it into Target mode, but the G5 I have (on 10.5.8) doesn't mount it, so I can't even run disk utility.
I've taken the battery off and hit the power button for 5-10 seconds. I've taken out and put back in the RAM boards. I've switched their positions.
I've tried starting it up in single-user mode, but it won't do it. The power light won't come on, and the "caps lock" light doesn't come on. If I start it up with the option key pressed, the mouse pointer appears and responds to the track pad but then locks up after a few minutes. (This is the ONLY time the mouse pointer ever shows up).
It's looking like the guy who sold it to us is going to be a creep and not take it back. So if there's anything to be done, I would REALLY appreciate the help!!
Thanks ...
Lisa
Honestly, it sounds like this system has some pretty serious issues, and will likely need some expensive repairs. So, you can try taking the seller to small claims court for the cost of the machine, but ultimately you're probably just going to have to accept that you got ripped off and eat the cost. But take it to an Apple Store or AASP in your area to get them to diagnose what's wrong with it. My guess is they're going to say logic board, which will probably cost about as much as you paid for the system. But maybe there's something simple and cheap they can find.
Sorry you ended up getting ripped off, that's never fun. A repair estimate may help if you go to small claims court, and it is unlikely to hurt. If you decide to not go to small claims court, then be sure to name and shame the seller everywhere. However, that WILL likely HURT your chances of winning in small claims court, so only do it after or if you rule that option out.
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