I turn on my macbook pro and the screen is all black, all I can see is the cursor

My Macbook Pro is not working, when I turn it on the screen is all black. I can see it is on because the letters have light underneath and the cursor is visible. But otherwise it is not working at all, can someone help me?

Hello Alvaro1974
Depending on the issue, one of the articles below should sort you out. The first will more troubleshoot the display and the second article will be about the startup process and the software on you MacBook Pro.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2570
Regards,
-Norm G.

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