Computer died and interrupted the Firmware update, now I'm stuck

Not sure what to do, the computer won't start up, but the light is on... no keyboard functions will work, and the screen is black...

If a firmware update has failed during installation and the firmware becomes damaged as a result then there is a way to restore the computer's original firmware.
It's necessary to download certain software from Apple and burn it to CD. Of course this means another Mac (in working order) is required.
Details here: Firmware Restoration CD 1.2
Note there is a small error in instructions 7 & 8. A correct version can be found here: artnum 303469
MacBook (OS 10.4.8); iMac G4 (OS 10.3.9); iMac G3 (OS 10.2.8); etc

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Old computer died and have the hard drive to move itunes over

I am unable to combine the old itunes library with the new one. Is there a way to get all my music from my ipods or b moving the itunes from the old hard drive?
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*Is there a way to get all my music from my ipods*
1). Connect your iPod to your computer. If it is set to update automatically you'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod.
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How do I install the firmware update for LinkSys E900 router?

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I'm using Mac 10.7.5 and a few months back had purchased the E900 wireless router. It has firmware 1.0.03 installed and I noticed there is a 1.0.04 update. I downloaded the update, which is a .bin file, but I do not have a CD burner nor access to a Windows machine. How can I install the firmware update?
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I interrupted the AI update install last night. Now it wont work and I cannot update. Help.

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I was in the middle of a restore on my Ipad 2 and lost internet connection about 2/3 of the way through the firmware update, and now it fails everytime I try to restore. It says ERROR 2. Can anyone help?

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While updating the firmware Update, i disrubted the download and now my macbook won't start up! Any suggestions on how to fix it? i only see a black screen

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Macbook Air interrupted firmware update now bricked, help!

My friend has attempted a firmware update on her Mid 2012 13" Air (MacBookAir5,2), I'm afraid not sure which update it was.
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kescom11 wrote:
Finally, what about the Mifi 4510 L firmware update? I have yet to see any notification about this firmware update, either through normal e-mail channels or even through my Mifi configuration site
The firmware update was released a few weeks ago and there were multiple threads in this forum for it:
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The firmware update primarily addresses a problem with the MiFi switching from 3G to 4G and back. I would not expect it to resolve a connection issue for anyone in a 3G only area. Work through the firmware update instructions included in the link above and see if it helps.
There were no email notifications but the MiFi should have been redirecting you to the MiFi homepage every time you tried to browse the internet. The firmware update is mandatory so if you have not already completed the update then there might be something wrong with your device.

I have an old ipod and want to know how to get everything off it and into my iTunes library. My old computer died and the original library was lost, so don't have any of the content saved anywhere else.

I have an old ipod (it's the very thin oblong one in purple, the one before the one that does video) and want to know how to get everything off it and into my iTunes library. My old computer died and the original library was lost, so don't have any of the content saved anywhere else. I now have an iPhone 5S and listen to music on that, so want to be able to listen to things from the old ipod too.
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Apple normally does not get involved in handling lost objects like this. Since a real name is not installed it will be much more difficult.
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My computer died and my ipod was stolen. Now I have an iphone 4 and want to access my library. How do I get it?

My computer died and my ipod was stolen. Now I have an iphone 4 and want to get to my library. Any ideas?

It will only be where you put it.
It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for just such an occasion..
Use your backup copy to put everything back.
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I have connected my iphone5 to update the ios8 sofware, now it is stuck in the plug-n screen indicating itunes. the phone is not getting recognized when logged in to itunes on the computer

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Check that your security software and settings aren't preventing your device from communicating with the Apple update server.
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