MBP won't start up after Snow Leopard update

Question

Hi, I just installed the update for Snow Leopard. I restarted my computer and now it won't get past the grey screen, the darker screen just comes down and says I need to restarte my computer.
Is there anything I can do myself or do I need to take it in to get checked?
Thanks!

Answer 1

HI Phillip,
Grab your install disk that came with your MBPro and use Disk Utility to check the drive.
Insert Installer disk and Restart, holding down the "C" key until grey Apple appears.
Go to Installer menu (Panther and earlier) or Utilities menu (Tiger and later) and launch Disk Utility.
Select your HDD (manufacturer ID) in the left panel.
Select First Aid in the Main panel.
*(Check S.M.A.R.T Status of HDD at the bottom of right panel. It should say: Verified)*
Click Repair Disk on the bottom right.
If DU reports disk does not need repairs quit DU and restart.
If DU reports errors Repair again and again until DU reports disk is repaired.
When you are finished with DU, from the Menu Bar, select Utilities/Startup Manager.
Select your start up disk and click Restart
While you have the DU window open, look at the bottom of the window. You will see Capacity and Available. Never allow the free disk space to fall below 10% of the capacity.
If you cannot boot from your install disk, try booting in Safe Mode
What is Safe Mode
Carolyn
Message was edited by: Carolyn Samit