Firmware update MB Pro Didn't work out - Black Screen

I tried the firmware update + Security Update this evening. followed instructions, shut down powered up until power indicator blinked on-off. Screen went black, now nothing works. Screen reamins black upon multiple start-ups and microcomputer make repetitive noise. Help.

Perhaps a firmware restore will help:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303469
Apple also came up with a list of ToDos for machines that don't start:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300552
I guess the important parts are the PMU / PRAM resets...

Similar Messages

HT201210 i cant update my iphone via itune. ERROR message 1015. have updated everything, still didn't work out

i cant update my iphone via itune. ERROR message 1015. have updated and done all the trouble shooting, still didn't work out. I tried, reinstalling everything, nothing happens, this is suck! can't use my iphone!

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1

Hi, anyone else try this firmware update: MacBook Pro SMC Firmwar

hi there, i installed the firmware update (MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.3) which went well as usual, but now my machine is noticeably hotter when just sitting idling, which it does most of the day. I have SMC fan control installed but never needed it before this update. Is there any explanation for this? The update was supposed to change the way the fans operate, but I cant find any more info then that. Cheers!

yo LCEE, what are u doing in here! just kiddin. where are u getting ur readout? look under About this Mac, More Info, hardware and post what you got there. Here is what I got after the update.
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro3,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP31.0070.B07
SMC Version (system): 1.16f11
Serial Number (system): W873310XX91
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled

I opened my MacBook Pro to a dark gray/black screen. Rebooted several times to no success. Pressed the "sunrise" button to no success. Computer only 14 months old. Any suggestions to get this puppy working?

I opened my MacBook Pro to a dark gray/black screen. Rebooted several times with no success. Pressed the "sunrise" key several times with no success. Any suggestions to fix this?

Do you have AppleCare? Even if you don't, take to the Apple store and tell them what happened. They should help even though it's a few months out of warranty. You might have to talk to a manager or different higher up.

Mac book pro won't turn on black screen and capslock key on

Macbook pro won't turn on - black screen and caps lock light is on

Hi Daleobrien73,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You may find some useful suggestions for troubleshooting your MacBook Pro in these articles:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573
Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1367
Best,
Jeremy

MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.6 DIDN'T solve my battery issue.

About two weeks ago I opened my MacBook Pro in the morning to find it was off. I left it on overnight and up until that morning it was still holding a very good charge for being 2.5 years old (could still get ~4 hours web browsing). When I plugged my charger in it only showed a green light. When everything was turned on and loaded I looked at my battery icon and it said (and still does say) 0% charged, not charging, replace now. I know my battery isn't holding as much a charge as before, I had it checked back in August and it was still holding 83%.
When the recent firmware update came out I thought it would solve the problem because the patch described exactly what my problem was. My charge cycle is at 1060 right now. After I installed the update there was no change in my battery though.
Thoughts anyone? Are there more steps I need to take in order to have my battery work properly again?
Thanks!

With 1060 cycles on your battery, you have experienced better battery life than most MBP users. In all likelihood a new battery would be the best course of action. However if you want, post an image of your MBP System Profiler>Hardware Overview>Hardware>Power like this example:
Ciao.

Macbook pro EFI firmware Update 1.4 won't work, neither will software

I got two probs, not sure how related they are.
#1 is that I can't successfully do the macbook pro EFI firmware Update 1.4. My computer was bootcamped and kept restarting in windows - thus the update was not completed - the completion bar would pop up for an instant - i could not see if it had completed, i don't think so... and then it would flash back to black, and restart again. Upon restart the firmware update was still there as needing to be updated.
I've now taken bootcamp off and restored a single drive. It's doing the same thing and hasn't updated.
#2 is that DVD studio pro will not boot anymore after it has been working with no problems for over a year. Nor will Motion run although it has never worked. I have tried reinstalling multiple times and just today went to delete the preferences. No luck.
Any suggestions or better yet, solution, I'm ever so grateful.
Cheers
-k

I have the same problem. It's also important to note that, in my case, I'm running 10.7.2 (11C74), but it's a firmware update, so it shouldn't really matter if I'm running a beta version of Lion, should it?

I paid $20 to upgrade my iPod touch and it didn't go through for me. The person who assisted me said that if it didn't work out that I would get my $20 posted back into my credit card. Prior to this service I made a purchase from the iTunes Store.

I paid $20 to a person from the apple customer support line to have my iPod touch upgraded but it never went down. The representative who assisted me said that I would have those $20 posted back into my Visa card if it didn't go through. The service never got to happen and failed. Prior to this I made a purchase from the iTunes Store for $7.00, which they never billed me. So until I pay for the previous iTunes purchase, I am not allowed to download any applications. This is the reason why I need the $20 back from the separate request I made with apple which never worked out. Cause as soon as I pay for the previous iTunes purchase that I made apart from apple, then I could once again start to download and install applications. I have a week already without downloading apps. Please refund my money back a.s.a.p.

Not sure what this is all about...
JamesAbreu55 wrote:
I paid $20 to a person from the apple customer support line to have my iPod touch upgraded but it never went down. ...
However... This is a user to User Forum.
To Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
Use this Link > Apple Support iTunes Store Contact

Ipad 5.1.1 shows 6.0.1 Firmware update while 6.1 is already out

My two ipads both show 6.0.1 firmware in setting->firmware update, but 6.1 is out now. Why does it show not the latest firmware? Do i have to update to 6.0.1 first???

It's possible that the Apple server you connect to in your country does not have the iOS 6.1 update installed yet.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Tip - Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update.
 Cheers, Tom

Ipod firmware updating error/flashing lights/not working

i have an ipod 512 shuffle. i also have 2 PC's. PC 1 - XP OS - has itunes 6.0 (latest version.) after i updated the ipod software to 1.1.3 version the ipod would not work. pc 2 - also XP OS. has itunes 4.0 (which came on the install disk.) ipod works fine on this PC. it will update correctly and charges correctly. ipod does not work on pc # 1. i tried to uninstall itunes from pc 1 and reload from the install disk but there must have been left over entries in the system registry that i didn't delete, as the reinstall of itunes 4.0 did not solve the problem.
bottom line for anyone from apple that actually reads this - ipod shuffle 1.1.3 update (2005-11-17(?)) works fine with itunes verison 4.0, but if itunes is upgraded to 6.0 (or most current release) the ipod will no longer work. i am a software coder. it is apparent to me that the itunes version 6.0 has introduced a bug that is preventing ipod from working.
my adice to you all, if possible, DO NOT update to the latest itunes version. my pc # 2 with itunes 4.0 works fine with my ipod version 1.1.3, but pc #1 with itunes 6.0 does not work at all.
apple, any thoughts on this?

you can no longer download this version. if you purchased your ipod prior to july 2005 you should have version 4.0 on the install disk that came with your ipod. if you purchased it later in 2005 you most likely received 5.0 or 6.0 as your i-tunes version.

My update all button didn't work

My update all button didn't work

If you do not have the Mute switch activated on the side of the phone, then check out this support document for some help. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1630

Firmware update for 6131 does not work

I am trying to upgrade the firmware on a 6131. Following the instructions on the site leads me to navigate the following path: Menu > Settings > Phone > Phone updates > Download phone software.
Bzzzzzz. No. 'Download phone software' is not an option. Only 'Current software details' and 'Install software update'. The latter option is dim, and selecting it returns a message: 'No software to install', obviously, because it has not downloaded it.
So I try to push the software from Nokia's web site: http://www.nokia.co.uk/nokia/0,,77073,00.html > Get Advanced Settings > Accept Terms > Start > model 6131 > Next > Nokia software (firmware) update over-the-air > Enter security code and my phone number > Order Settings
The page claims it has sent me a text message, including the new software, but it never arrives. I tried with with other 'settings' from the same page several times, and the text messages did arrive just fine for those.
Please help. Thank you,
--Jimbo -
P.S. In case you are wondering, the reason I am trying to update the firmware is that the status of the voicemail waiting indicator is never updated. I have seen at least a dozen posts about that issue, but never one with an answer attached. So this is my next step.
EDIT:removed email addressMessage Edited by jams on 16-Oct-2006
02:34 PM

Do you mean you're having a problem trying to download the update, install the update, after the update is installed trying to re-activate the phone? I assume you're getting this message on your PC, not the phone...? Or are you having problems with Internet connectivity on the phone itself? WiFi or 3G?
If it's problems on the PC, try disabling all antivirus/firewall software and see if that takes care of it.

HT201401 Hi Iphone 4S not turning on!! took it into apple store today but they couldn't see anything wrong, ie all internals of phone looked ok just simply didn't work, out of warranty by 4weeks, what can i do?

hi, my iphone 4s has stopped working, was ok on tues night then black screen on wed morn?? took it into apple store today and they can't find anything wrong with it (other than it doesn't turn on) i'm 4 weeks outside warranty which means i have to pay £140 for a new iphone, surely this can't be right! the phone has just stopped working for no apparent reason, apple can't fix it because they can't actually find anything wrong with it to fix. i feel that i should get a replacement even though it is out of warranty as it is obviously a fault with this phone. has anyone else experienced this

You can pay them for an out of warranty replacement, or you can choose not to. It's far less expensive than purchasing a new iPhone.

My Macbook pro has stopped working and the screen has turned blue on static mode

My Macbook pro 8.1.1 has stopped working and the screen has turned blue on static mode.
I have tried restarts many times but of no Use
Regards
Nawabdera

Try SMC and PRAM resets:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
http://web.archive.org/web/20140711222006/http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
Then try a Safe Boot:
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262
Any help?
Ciao.

Thunderbolt Firmware 1.1 will not update from 1.0.9 to fix Black screen problem

Can't install the firmware 1.1 fix for black screen problem. I get the following: Has anyone solved how to get around this?

Restoring often solves these problems - sometimes requiring as a new phone. The settings a sometimes data get currupted during update. If you go back in the archives of this forum, you find the same problems reported after EVERY update since the original iPhone was released.
Note that if you "modified", unlocked or hacked your phone in any way - a reason many stayed on 3.0.1 - updating USUALLY does theses things, if not completely bricking the phone.

Firmware update MB Pro Didn't work out - Black Screen

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for