Help! Macbook Wont Turn On
I went to turn on my white 2009 macbook unibody and nothing... It's like it's dead to the world. It will charge when I plug the charger in but I can't get it to do anything when I hold the power button down. This computer is my lifeline to friends and family back home and iI cant afford a new one right now. Hope someone can give me some advice on what might be wrong. It was working fine yesterday :( Thanks in advance.
Try SMC reset. Directions here - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
(Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove)
And: The Operating System on a Macbook is not called iOS. It's OS X .... This is important information for trouble shooting. Go to Apple Menu / About This Mac, please tell us the version of Mac OS X on the Macbook.
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Try resetting the System Mangement Controller -> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964.
If that has no effect, then your only recourse is to take your machine to your local Apple Store/AASP and have them run diagnostics on the machine.
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here is the error log:
Tue Jul 29 13:01:23 2008
panic(cpu 1 caller 0x001A8CD4): Kernel trap at 0x7c8bf214, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x8001003b, CR2: 0x006372b4, CR3: 0x00d14000, CR4: 0x00000660
EAX: 0x54eb10c2, EBX: 0x00636d64, ECX: 0x0050d444, EDX: 0x07542554
CR2: 0x006372b4, EBP: 0x5c2a7c98, ESI: 0x06a09000, EDI: 0x7c8c13e8
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x7c8bf214, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x00000010
Error code: 0x00000000
Backtrace, Format - Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x5c2a7aa8 : 0x12b0fa (0x4592a4 0x5c2a7adc 0x133243 0x0)
0x5c2a7af8 : 0x1a8cd4 (0x46280c 0x7c8bf214 0xe 0x461fbc)
0x5c2a7bd8 : 0x19ede5 (0x5c2a7bf0 0x6fd0e00 0x5c2a7c98 0x7c8bf214)
0x5c2a7be8 : 0x7c8bf214 (0xe 0x530048 0x6be0010 0x10)
0x5c2a7c98 : 0x7c8bd76b (0x7c8c1428 0x6a09000 0x54ec0380 0x3eac3a)
0x5c2a7cc8 : 0x7c8bd7ee (0x6a09000 0x54ecc6dc 0x6a09000 0x5af10b78)
0x5c2a7ce8 : 0x40e17d (0x7532f80 0x0 0x6a09000 0x3eb869)
0x5c2a7d18 : 0x40ed72 (0x6a09000 0x6d1e980 0x0 0x6a09000)
0x5c2a7d58 : 0x412e9c (0x6a09000 0x647cc40 0x0 0xffffffff)
0x5c2a7da8 : 0x41304f (0x6be1200 0x7 0x1 0x19a0a74)
0x5c2a7dc8 : 0x5b0e17b2 (0x6be1200 0x3 0x1 0x6726b00)
0x5c2a7de8 : 0x5b29ed79 (0x6be1200 0x3 0x693ee04 0x693ee00)
0x5c2a7e28 : 0x5b29ef15 (0x6726b00 0x5b0fb224 0x1 0x5b139360)
0x5c2a7e68 : 0x5b29ae0c (0x6726b00 0xfea75ab8 0x5c2a7ed8 0x1a7412)
0x5c2a7ea8 : 0x5b29c9fd (0x6a16000 0x0 0x5c2a7ed8 0x5b0e8d7f)
0x5c2a7ed8 : 0x416430 (0x6a16000 0x1 0x6a16000 0x6a16000)
Backtrace continues...
Kernel loadable modules in backtrace (with dependencies):
com.baltaks.driver.DoubleCommand(1.6.5)@0x7c8bc000->0x7c8c1fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOHIDFamily(1.5.2)@0x54e94000
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub(3.1.5)@0x5b299000->0x5b2a3fff
dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(3.1.5)@0x5b0d4000
com.apple.iokit.IOUSBFamily(3.1.5)@0x5b0d4000->0x5b0fbfff
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
9E17
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.4.0: Mon Jun 9 19:30:53 PDT 2008; root:xnu-1228.5.20~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacBookPro4,1 (Mac-F42C89C8) -
Macbook wont turn on After software update
PPlease help!
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NOraHave t you tried a SMC reset?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
It may be helpful if you indicated the EXACT MBA model you have and the OSX.
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Reset the PRAM
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Try my steps:
What to do if your Mac won’t power on
First, try plugging in your Mac to allow the battery to charge. If it is not a portable Apple computer, skip this step. Wait a few minutes, and then try powering on the computer.
Next, try resetting your SMC.
Resetting the SMC of an Intel-based portable Mac with a battery you should not remove on your own
Note: This will not delete any data.
The SMC is responsible for controlling various system functions. None of your data will be deleted by resetting the SMC.
Shut down the computer by going to Apple () > Shut Down…
Select Shut Down or allow the computer to shut down automatically.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter into a power source and then connect it to your Mac if you have not already done so.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift (⇧), Control (⌃), and Option (⌥) keys and the Power Button at the same time.
Release the (left side) Shift (⇧), Control (⌃), and Option (⌥) keys and the Power Button at the same time.
Then, try resetting your PRAM.
Resetting the NVRAM/PRAM
Note: This will not delete any data.
The NVRAM/PRAM stores information such as speaker volume, screen resolution, startup disk selection, and recent kernel panic information (if any). You should reset the NVRAM/PRAM if you experience issues relating to these functions.
Shut down the computer by going to Apple () > Shut Down…
Select Shut Down or allow the computer to shut down automatically.
Turn on the computer by pressing the Power Button.
On the built-in keyboard, press and hold the Command (⌘), Option (⌥), P, and R keys before the gray screen appears.
Continue to hold down the keys until the computer restarts and you hear the startup chime for the second time.
Release the keys on the built-in keyboard.
Then, try repairing the disk permissions using Disk Utility.
Repairing a disk’s permissions using Disk Utility on the Recovery HD.
Note: This should not delete any information or files from the disk.
Repairing a disk's permissions can help solve various file-related issues.
To begin, make sure your external disk that you are repairing is connected to the computer. If you are repairing an internal disk, skip this step.
Make sure the computer is powered off before continuing.
Press the Power Button to turn on the computer.
Press and hold both the R and Command (⌘) keys on the keyboard until the Recovery partition loads. If this does not work, shut down the computer, press the Power Button to turn on the computer, and then hold in the Alt (⌥) button immediately after you press the power button. Then, select the Recovery HD partition to boot up in the Recovery HD partition.
Select Disk Utility.
Once you are in the Disk Utility app, select the external drive from the sidebar on the left.
Then, choose the Repair Disk Permissions button on the right.
If this does not solve your issues, you may have no choice but to reformat the drive using Disk Utility.
If that does not work, try reinstalling OS X but not erasing.
Reinstall OS X
Note: This will not erase any data on the disk. However, it is highly recommended that you create a backup before continuing.
Reinstalling OS X can solve various problems such as corrupt system files.
Shut down the computer by going to Apple () > Shut Down…
Select Shut Down or allow the computer to shut down automatically.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter into a power source and then connect it to your Mac if you have not already done so.
Press the Power Button to turn on the computer.
Press and hold both the R and Command (⌘) keys on the keyboard until the Recovery partition loads.
Select Reinstall OS X and then choose Continue.
Follow the instructions.
Then, try erasing and reinstalling OS X.
Erase and Reinstall OS X
Note: This will delete all data on the disk. Back up important files before continuing.
Erasing and then reinstalling OS X can give you a fresh start, making your computer exactly as it was whenever you received it from Apple. This can solve various problems such as corrupt system files.
Shut down the computer by going to Apple () > Shut Down…
Select Shut Down or allow the computer to shut down automatically.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter into a power source and then connect it to your Mac if you have not already done so.
Press the Power Button to turn on the computer.
Press and hold both the R and Command (⌘) keys on the keyboard until the Recovery partition loads. If this does not work, shut down the computer, press the Power Button to turn on the computer, and then hold in the Alt (⌥) button immediately after you press the power button. Then, select the Recovery HD partition to boot up in the Recovery HD partition.
Select Disk Utility and then choose Continue.
Select your startup disk (Macintosh HD by default) from the left.
Select the Erase tab.
Choose the Format pop-up menu and choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled), enter a name for your disk, and then click Erase.
After the disk is erased, choose Disk Utility > Quit Disk Utility.
Select Reinstall OS X and then choose Continue.
Follow the instructions.
I hope I helped.
Austin -
P L E A S E HELP! Macbook wont turn on and i have an assignment due monday!
Macbook Aluminium 13"
Hi everyone, first of all sorry to seem like an attention whore in the subject but i'm desperate!
Today i went to turn on my macbook to finish a music assignment, when i found out it wouldn't turn on.
Now when i say it wouldn't turn on, i'll need to go into a bit of detail;
It makes sounds as if it's on (Humming).
It has one green light on down the left side.
The screen stays completely black, nothing.
When i plug the charger in, nothing.
I took the cover off the back, and i can hear the hard drive make all sorts of sounds as if it's booting up and shutting down.
Now i fear i may have spilt water somewhere near the laptop today (i was using it this morning fine), and when i opened up the back compartment it was damp, with clear signs of water.
So far i've only FRANTICLY tried everything i can physically do like messing around with buttons (i can't imagine that would do anything), and briefly tried to dry the inside with a hair dryer on low from a distance.
Since then it has stopped making noises entirely, but the green light remains on.
Now it is sitting on a bed of dry rice in a desperate attempt to suck the moisture out (if that is infact the problem).
I'm 99% sure it's water damage of some kind, but i can't be sure (1%!)
So please if anyone has any idea what may be going on, PLEASE HELP!Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Unfortunately you may have to wait until the water has dried on the components before using it again. Water may cause a short on running components. As long as it isn't running and it dries out it should be fine. In the future never leave any food or drink near your computer. My college lab would not allow anyone who did use the computers at the lab again. -
Help! MacBook Wont Turn On! Please Help!
One day I deleted some files from my hardrive on my macbook. Then I saw that it was running slow so I restarted it. Once I restarted it it turned on but then it showed a white screen after the startup sound.It lasted forever. I was very concerned.My macbook still does the same thing to this day and i need help to fix it so please help.
Hi people, so things arent looking good. The laptop wouldnt even recognize the install disks and firewire link up also failed. Things have gone Seriously wrong!!!!
The next step is to seek out DATA RECOVERY specialist who can hopefully get me some of my data back....
Then applecare will of course swap the bad drive for a new one... But first i want to try everything to recover any data.
CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A TRIED AND TESTED DATA RECOVERY SPECIALIST here in the UK ? The internet is packed with options, but i want someone i can TRUST!
your recommendations would be really appreciated.
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Help!!! My Macbook wont turn on!!!
Hi, I just got Macbook yesterday, all working well. I dont know anything about Macs because this is my first machine... was using windows before.
Well today, after going on it, I shut it down and went up but later tried turning it on... nothing happens...
Batteries fully charged and when I close screen, sleeping indicator lights turns on...
I dont have time fixing this as I got to go back to Uni... dam Windows would be much easier...Hello Holoon,
Now, when you say it won't turn on, do you mean it won't boot at all?
Because my MacBook sometimes will try to boot up, and then after like 2 sreconds it shuts back down. Now how I fix this problem is I have to hold down my power button until the light on the front starts blinking, then it will stop and a high pitch noise will come on for about five seconds, after that the laptop boots. It does boot in single core, which will make the laptop a little bit slower, but it will still run very smoothly. -
My computer is acting up. It won't turn on. I've tried to reboot it several times now, it's stuck on the white loading screen with a loading circle. Please please help
Try the procedures in this support article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2570
Ciao.
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