Grinding Noise, then Beep, then white screen now No Mac.
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Yesterday evening I was running my mac, and though it was running quite hot, it wasn't as much as it has been before, and I wasn't particularly concerned by the temp.
The next thing I know i start to hear a like grinding type of noise, and then some scratching, but it was still running but really jumpily.
It was intermitent, every 2 seconds or so, but was getting progressively worse.
i had time to say brb on msn! then I turned it off.
When i restarted I was confronted by the white screen with only the windows partition of boot camp.
I attempted to load this, however it said something like
'Boot manager failed'
The mac will not boot at all, and I have not put in a disc for fear of it failing to eject like last time. (i had this happen to me when i was in hospital, the mac was inside 30days and i may have got a sympathy vote, as my dad went to get it changed)
I am covered by the 3 year protection plan thing.
SUMMARY:
Last night my mac made a grinding/scratching noise and when i restarted, it failed to boot.
I just get a white screen with the windows partition, which it won't load as it cant find 'boot manager'.
Firstly, what has happened to the mac?
Is it possible it could be software?
What are apple likely to do?
How long will I lose the mac for?
My superdrive has also been scratching discs quite badly, and has been making odd noises, the top cover is suffering from discolouration also.
Would I have a case to... and would they be likely to give me a new one?
As a C2D would make it all worthwhile... lol
Thanks for your help
Nick
(on a pc...) lol
My superdrive has also been scratching discs quite badly, and has been making odd noises, the top cover is suffering from discolouration also.
Would I have a case to... and would they be likely to give me a new one?
As a C2D would make it all worthwhile... lol<<
First of all, I see at least two hardware issues you should have gotten repaired before your computer eventually just crashed. Your superdrive scratching disks is not normal and Apple probably will replace this for you. The topcase discoloration is also something Apple has addressed and has been fixing for those who contact them about it.
Will they give you a new computer? Hardly. And why should they? You allowed this one to go unrepaired for quite some time until eventually it crashed. The beep you mentioned in the thread title, is that coming when you turn on the computer? If so it could mean you have an issue with your RAM.
Now don't get me wrong I am not blaming you for the things that have gone wrong with your computer. But common sense kinda dictate that these should be fixed so they don't lead to other, more serious problems later on.
By the way Apple will replace a computer they deem unrepairable. This does not mean go out and destroy it on purpose (as that would void the warranty) It just means if they have replaced 3 or more major hardware components in one year (such as hard drive, main logic board, etc) and it still fails, at that point they will replace the whole unit. But I do not believe you get an upgrade to a C2D if you didnot send in a C2D (but I could be wrong.)
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