Macbookpro won't start up past apple logo?

macbookpro won't start up past apple logo?
Message was edited by: Outthereunderwater Have checked power source powered off removed, than replaced battery Tried to put into to safe mode by pressing shift button when apple logo comes on.  But no reponse What next?
Message was edited by: Outthereunderwater
Snow Leopard installed  2 weeks ago, adn workign fine
Mate put a music windows audiofile in CD and now Note book will not work. Yes CD removed and mate is makign me copious coffees

If it is an Apple Retail store they pretty much have the ability to complete the steps in that article (although there may be a charge if you are not covered in warranty but they'll tell you). 
If repairing the drive does not resolve the issue and a reinstall is needed you may wish to wait until you are home rather than completing at the store as that process 1.) Really requires a backup of your important data for safe keeping which takes time so should be done at home and 2.) Takes 30-45 minutes minimum.  You may not want to have to hang around the store while it reinstalls.
Best of luck.

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