Macbook pro will not boot even to grey screen ??

my macbook pro will not boot even to grey screen ?? Just stopped wprking after I closed the cover.

What other indications are there, does the white light turn on, solid or pulsing?, do you hear the startup chime, or bong if you prefer. Can you hear the drive, the fans?
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    There is always the forum for MBP
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