MacBook that will not reboot- stuck on apple logo and spinning gear
Hello I have a MacBook that will not reboot. It gets to the gray screen with the apple logo and the spinning gear and that's it. I have tried restarting the PRAM, performing safe boot, and verbose method. What can I do to get my Mac back? please help
Try holding the power button for about 10 seconds and try powering it on again. If all else fails, bring it in for servicing.
- Dominic
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