Computer boots but screen in black 17" Mac Book Pro

When I start up my Mac Book Pro 17" I hear the sound of start-up but don't see anything at all.  I hear the Skype program start but the screen remains black.  If I try to access the  laptop from the main computer wirelessly, I can see the desktop of the laptop but can't open any files - just can see folders.  Have tried to send an email with an attachment, but the attached file appear momentarily in the email message and then disappears.  Suggestions?

If you have a late 2007 or early 2008 pre-unibody mac, you may have this problem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2377
If you think this could be the problem, the Apple Store has a special test they can run to confirm it. If this is the problem, the repair will be done at no cost to you.
If you have a different Mac, post back with what it is.
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