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I am a novice at all of this, so please don't shout at me. This all started after a message about no more room available on my startup disc, and there appears that there is nothing in the statrup folder. I don't know how to correct that. I attempted to access the Systems Preferences to reset the sleep options, without success. I even utilized the OSX installation disc to run the Apple Hardware Test (Extended Testing). The Error Message that resulted is Error Code 4HDD/11/40000004:SATA(0,0).  I've already tested and repaired the Permissions as well. I'm open to any suggestions on how to correct all of this. The spinning beachball appears everytime I try to access anything on my screen.
The memory is 232.4GB capacity, 170.0 GB Available, 57.4 GB used.
My protection coverage expired recently, any ideas on how much this may cost to fix at the Genius Bar?

I took my MacBook to the Genius Bar and they determined that the hard drive was failing. Replacement done, reloaded software & I'm back in business, w/o that spinning wheel. This was my fourth replacement. No cost to me as it was done as a repeat repair. Just thought I'd update my original post.

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