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The screening on my Mac is white with the apple logo and a spinning timer and won't boot up

Take a look here to see if any of the suggestions help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570

IPod stuck on black reboot screen and won't boot up

I realize I made a mistake now. I went to Disk Utility and formatted my iPod for UNIX file system. I wanted to be able to plug it into a Linux machine and copy some files over.
Now the iPod is stuck on the black reboot screen with the dim Apple logo. I can hear the hard drive in it attempting to boot up every few seconds.
I can't get iTunes to see the iPod when I plug it in the dock. I can't even get my Mac to see the iPod now.
Any suggestions on how I can Restore it? Or did I kill my poor iPod?

I think I found the solution:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61584
Your suggestion is correct but I have to have it in Disk Mode first before I can format it back to HFS+ and then Restore.
Thanks for the help!

My iPhone 5s is stuck in recovery mode and won't turn on, I've tried to restore and update it to iTunes and its finding my phone, but saying an error has occurred, any ideas?

My iPhone 5s is stuck in recovery mode and won't turn on, I've tried to restore and update it to iTunes and its finding my phone, but saying an error has occurred and won't work, the software is up to date, it just automatically switched itself off and when I try to turn it on, it shows the White background with the apple logo asif it's going to turn itself on but then switches off after a couple of seconds, what can I do? ive already taken it to a shop and he's looked at it, but said he can't fix it, thanks.

Visit an Authorized Apple Service Provider or Apple Store to get it checked. If they can't fix this, you'll have to pay the Out-Of-Warranty-Service fee to get a new replacement for a reduced price:
Out-of-warranty repair service
If your repair isn’t covered by Apple’s One Year Limited Warranty, AppleCare+, or AppleCare Protection Plan, your iPhone might be eligible for out-of-warranty service. For example, liquid damage isn’t covered by warranty but might be eligible for out-of-warranty service. Some damage isn’t eligible at all, for example if your device has been broken into multiple pieces. See Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions for complete details.
Read Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions
Model
Out-of-warranty service fee
Battery service*
iPhone 6 Plus
$329
$79
*available only if battery
fails Apple’s diagnostic test
iPhone 6
$299
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5
$269
iPhone 4s
$199
iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G,
Original iPhone
$149
Plus a $6.95 shipping fee, if required. Fees are in USD and exclude local tax. Pricing is for service through Apple. The final service fee we charge will be determined during testing and may be less than the service fee listed above. Pricing and terms vary for service through an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
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Imac has white screen and spinning wheel and will not boot up---after lion install

imac has white screen and spinning wheel and will not boot up---after lion install

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TS3129 my ipod is stuck on x-ray mode and i cant change it back and i dont have a slider black and white to go on or off!

my ipod screen is stuck on x-ray mode and i have no idea how it got that way and i dont know how to change it back.

A) This is the iPhone forum.
B) Even if it was the iPod forum, your post makes absolutely no sense.

My niece gave me her old ipod touch 8GB and her passlock code. It is stuck in the "connect to itunes" mode and won't let me even access the slide to unlock. How to I fix??

my niece gave me her old ipod touch 8GB and her passlock code. It is stuck in the "connect to itunes" mode and won't let me even access the slide to unlock. How do I fix??

You will need to Restore it as a New Device...
Restore...
1: Connect the device to your computer and open iTunes.
2: If the device appears in iTunes, select and click Restore on the Summary pane.
3: If the device doesn't appear in iTunes, try using the steps in this article to force the device into recovery mode.
Backing up, Updating and Restoring
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

I was trying to update my 4s to iOS 6 and it got stuck on the recovery mode and I had to do a company restore - i lost all my family photos specially my daughter birth photos of which I had not taken a backup - any possibility of recovering the same?

Hi!! I was updating my iPhone 4s to ios 6 and It got stuck on the recovery mode and I had to do a company restore!!
Unfortuntately I lost all my photos including images of my daughters birth of which I had not taken a backup
Is there any possibility of recovering the same? my wife is going to kill me!!

No backup, nothing to recover.

HT5509 My iPod is stuck in guided access mode and I don't know the password???

Some how my son got his iPod stuck in guided access mode and doesn't know the pass code! It does not seem to be the same password to unlock it???

Well this is embarrassing........ third times a charm! Just tried for the third time to reboot and it worked. Yay!

HT1688 my iphone 5 is stuck on the recovery mode and everytime i tried to restore it , it said that my phone have error 21, how can i fix it or send my phone to the appstore ?

my iphone 5 is stuck on the recovery mode and everytime i tried to restore it , it said that my phone have error 21, how can i fix it or send my phone to the appstore ?

Follow this one as well...
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694

My ipad has been stuck in a recovery mode and i cant restore it through my laptop due to less internet speed. can i submit it to apple store? will they make it alright?

my ipad has been stuck in a recovery mode and i cant restore it through my laptop due to less internet speed. can i submit it to apple store? will they make it alright?

Hello Elliiee,
The steps detailed below can help stabilize your iPhone.
Verify that the Sleep/Wake button functions. If it does not function, inspect it for signs of damage. If the button is damaged or is not functioning when pressed, seek service.
Check if a Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated or there are signs of corrosion. Learn about LCIsand corrosion.
Connect the iPhone to the iPhone's USB power adapter and let it charge for at least ten minutes.
After at least 30 minutes, if:
The home screen appears: The iPhone should be working. Update to the latest version of iOS if necessary. Continue charging it until it is completely charged and you see this battery icon in the upper-right corner of the screen . Then unplug the phone from power. If it immediately turns off, seek service.
The low-battery image appears, even after the phone has charged for at least 20 minutes: See "iPhone displays the low-battery image and is unresponsive" symptom in this article.
Something other than the Home screen or Low Battery image appears, continue with this article for further troubleshooting steps.
If the iPhone did not turn on, reset it while connected to the iPhone USB power adapter.Connect the iPhone to a computer and open iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the iPhone and indicates that it is in recovery mode, attempt to restore the iPhone. If the iPhone doesn't appear in iTunes or if you have difficulties in restoring the iPhone, see this article for further assistance.
If the display turns on, go to step 4.
If the display remains black, go to next step.
If restoring the iPhone resolved the issue, go to step 4. If restoring the iPhone did not solve the issue, seek service.
My issue is still not resolved. What do I do next?
Contact Apple Support.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Cheers,
Allen

Iphone stuck in voice over mode and not accepting passcode

help, my iphone is stuck in voice over mode and not accepting pass code.

If you have Siri set to work while the phone is locked, you can activate Siri by pressing and holding the Home button and saying. "Turn off VoiceOver."

My iphone is stuck in emergency call mode and itunes does not recognize my phone

my iphone is stuck in emergency call mode and itunes does not recognize my phone

NVM... broke down and called Apple Care. Pressed on/off button and held it for a few minutes before pressing home button. In recovery mode, but at least it is doing something now!

My calander is stuck in the edit mode and I can't select 'done' or 'cancel'...any help?

My Calander is stuck in the edit mode and I can't select 'done' or 'cancel'. Can anyone tell me how to get back to the main calander??!! Thanks

Reset the iPod. To do this, press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear.
B-rock

Just bought a new iMac, I am in screen saver mode and have forgotten the password ?

Just bought a new iMac, I am in screen saver mode and have forgotten the password ?

This link will tell you exactly how to reset your password
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1274
In OS X Lion or later, you can reset your user password with your Apple ID.
In Mac OS X v10.6.8 or earlier, follow these steps to reset a password when there is only one administrator account on the computer, or if the original administrator account needs a password reset. "Original" administrator account refers to the one that was created immediately after installing Mac OS X. If the original administrator password is known, that administrator account may be used to reset the passwords of other administrator accounts using the steps described above. These steps require an optical drive; if your Mac does not have an optical drive and you have a Mac OS X v10.6 Install disc, see below.
Start up from a Mac OS X Install disc (one whose version is closest to the version of Mac OS X installed). Usually, you can start from the disc by putting it in your computer, restarting, and holding the C key. Or, put it in the computer and click the Install or Restore icon you see in the disc's main window (after which the computer will start from the disc without you needing to hold C). Or, you can use Startup Manager or the Startup Disk preference pane to select the Install disc.
Choose a language, click the arrow button to continue,
Mac OS X v10.6 or later: Choose Password Reset from the Utilities menu.
Mac OS X v10.5 or v10.4: Choose Reset Password from the Utilities menu.
Mac OS X v10.3: Choose Reset Password from the Installer menu.
Tip: If you don't see this menu or menu choice, you're probably not started from the disc yet.
Note: The default keyboard layout is U.S. English while started from the installation disc. If you use a keyboard layout other than U.S English, use the Input menu (the flag icon on the right side of the menu bar) to select the desired layout before typing a new password.
Select your Mac OS X hard disk volume.
Select the user name of your original administrator account.
Important: Do not select "System Administrator (root)". This is actually the root user. You should not confuse it with a normal administrator account.
Enter a new password.
Click Save.
Click the red button in the upper left corner to quit the application.
Choose Quit Mac OS X Installer... from the Mac OS X Installer menu.
Click Restart.
After following these steps, you'll want to also follow the steps in this article.
Mac OS X v10.6: Resetting the original administrator account password on a Mac that has no optical drive
These steps require a second computer that has an optical drive.Note: If the second computer is a Mac, make sure Mac OS X v10.5.3 or later is installed. If the second computer is a PC, make sure the DVD or CD Sharing Update 1.0 for Windows is installed.
Open "Remote Install Mac OS X" from the Utilities folder.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
For more information, see Sharing DVDs or CDs with Remote Disc.

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