My MacBook Pro won't start up in safe mode
It'll just start up get half way and then stop.Please I really need help!
Intel-based Macs: Using Apple Hardware Test
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4718
If you can't do anything, there is nothing anyone here can do for you. Your only other alternative is to take the computer to an Apple store or an AASP. Whichever is more convenient for you.
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Macbook Pro can only start up in safe mode
Hi,
My Macbook Pro has recently been freezing on a blue screen when I try and start up. I seem to only be able to start up in safe mode.
I have followed some instructions found regarding the blue screen issue: deleting some files out of library/startupitems folder
and managed to start up normally once, then soon after I got a message saying I need to restart my computer by holding down the power button.
I am now back to having to log in using safe mode.
Does anyone know how I can fix this?
Macbook Pro
Intel core i5
2.53 GHz
8GB ram
Mac OS X 10.6.8
Thanks!
MikeHere is another etre check:
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2
1 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
8 GB RAM
Video Information:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - VRAM: 256 MB
Intel HD Graphics - VRAM: 288 MB
System Software:
Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549) - Uptime: 0 days 0:35:57
Disk Information:
Hitachi HTS725050A9A362 disk0 : (465.76 GB)
(null) (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 200 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 465.44 GB (75.47 GB free)
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information:
HitachiGST SimpleDrive USB 2.0 931.51 GB
HITACHI (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 931.51 GB
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
USB DISK 2.0 7.47 GB
USB2 (disk2s1) <not mounted>: 7.46 GB
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
Problem System Launch Daemons:
[failed] com.apple.suhelperd.plist
[not loaded] org.samba.winbindd.plist
Problem System Launch Agents:
[failed] com.apple.Kerberos.renew.plist
Launch Daemons:
[not loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist
[not loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist
[not loaded] com.bombich.ccc.plist
[not loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist
[not loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist
Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist
[not loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist
[not loaded] com.extensis.FMCore.plist
[not loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist
[not loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist
[not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist
[not loaded] com.wacom.wacomtablet.plist
User Launch Agents:
[not loaded] com.adobe.ARM.df0ab5bbe6f698196fcc21e3c1e66dcb758bd911f4d637272d9d8109.plist
User Login Items:
None
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Flash Player
FUSE for OS X (OSXFUSE)
Growl
Logitech Control Center
WacomTablet
Internet Plug-ins:
AdobePDFViewer.plugin
CANONiMAGEGATEWAYDL.plugin
CANONiMAGEGATEWAYLI.plugin
Flash Player.plugin
FlashPlayer-10.6.plugin
iPhotoPhotocast.plugin
JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
QuickTime Plugin.plugin
SharePointBrowserPlugin.plugin
Silverlight.plugin
WacomNetscape.plugin
WacomTabletPlugin.plugin
User Internet Plug-ins:
Bad Fonts:
None
Top Processes by CPU:
7% EtreCheck
6% syslogd
4% WindowServer
1% fontd
0% WebProcess
0% usbmuxd
Top Processes by Memory:
287 MB WebProcess
213 MB Safari
57 MB EtreCheck
57 MB Finder
33 MB Dock
33 MB SystemUIServer
33 MB WindowServer
25 MB coreservicesd
25 MB System Events
25 MB SecurityAgent
Virtual Memory Statistics
817 MB Free RAM
550 MB Active RAM
686 MB Inactive RAM
5.99 GB Wired RAM
610 MB Page-ins
25 MB Page-outs
These two things failed. I have no idea what they are:
Problem System Launch Daemons:
[failed] com.apple.suhelperd.plist
Problem System Launch Agents:
[failed] com.apple.Kerberos.renew.plist -
It was giving me video problems at first and now has pixelated black grey and white designs popping up when I turn it on. It loaded up in safe mode the other week but now it just stays at the gray apple and spinning icon.
I am posting this from an iPhone right now so I am not sure how to attach the picture I took. I will try to upload it after.Apple store genius bar is the place to go for a definitive diagnosis. If it is the logic board, you may be in market for a replacement MBP. Unless you have some emotional attachment to that particular MBP, it may not be cost effective to repair it. (I note that yours is a pre-Unibody MBP)
If you are lucky and it is the display, you might be able to get a replacement from iFixit or Powerbook Medic for a reasonable price and do the swap yourself.
Good luck.
Ciao. -
I was messing around with .kext files in the MacintoshHD and moved the system.kext and two others to my desktop and deleted the originals and now the MacBook Pro won't start up. All I get at start up is the apple icon then a bunch of text shows up part of which says Mac OS version: not yet set. then the apple icon turns into the power icon and tells me to turn off the computer. I've tried reinstalling from the install DVD by holding down option when powering on and selecting the install DVD and it just goes to a white screen with the apple icon and stays like that. I didn't have the disk utility on my Mac before this happened because I deleted it to make room on my computer a while ago so I'm not sure if that's why it won't load the install DVD but anyone who knows the solution to this with out going to get it repaired would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Never mind my dad just found the original install DVD and that worked. Before I was using an install disc that Apple sent me for another issue I was having, but thanks for replying so quickly and trying to help on this Thanksgiving day!!!
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Hi! My MacBook Pro won't start! HELP !!!
Hi! My MacBook Pro won't start! I have tried everything I can think of like Safe Mode (doesn't work), Recovery (does not find Recovery Drive), Booting with OS Snow Leopard Cd (doesn't work)...
I have really no clue about what to do now... I paid quite a lot of money for this computer and am pretty short of money nowadays! Would like to repair with help rather than having to take it to Apple Store.
Has anyone had this same problem?
All I get is white screen + grey Apple and spinning grey disk... it's 100% frustrating! Any help would be more than welcome since I think i've tried EVERY SUGGESTION on this Support Center and Youtube videos...
This MBP is from 2011, runs on OS X 10.6.8
I tried booting with OS X Snow Leopard CD, it didn't work! (my cd player works! recognizes the Snow Leopard CD, but then never opens it... goes back forever to the with screen + apple and spinning disk)
I don't care about the content, it's OK if i lose all DATA... I just want to bring this Mac BACK TO LIFE!
When i run coomand on root# fsck -fy --> RESULT = my HD was checked and seems to be FINE!
ThanksPlease make a Genius Appointment and take it in for service.
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Spilled liquid on MacBook Pro - won't start - any suggestions?
spilled liquid on MacBook Pro - won't start - any suggestions?
Thank you both for your responses! I watched a video on how to remove the hard drive - special tork(?) screwdriver and too many steps for me to feel confident about doing it myself, so I took the computer to an Apple Store - and thank God, the hard drive appeared undamaged - they are transferring the data to a new Macbook Pro. The loss of data was the scariest part, so I am breathing again!
The laptop was three years old, I was hoping for another year or so before upgrading, but such is life. I appreciate your upfront advice. -
MacBook Pro won't start up after chime, MacBook Pro won't start up after chime
MacBook Pro won't start up after chime, MacBook Pro won't start up after chime
Try resetting the SMC.
Barry -
MacBook Pro won't start after changing access rights
I did something very wrong. Unfortunately I changed the access rights of Macintosh HD for "everyone" to none.
Result, my MacBook Pro won't start anymore.
Already tried the installation disk, reset password for root and users. No result.
Help program "check acces rigths". Didn't work either.
How do I reset the access rights of Macintosh HD?https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2240
The first solution is what you're looking for. -
Macbook Pro won't start properly... keeps restarting without chime!
Macbook Pro won't start properly... keeps restarting without chime!
Late 2007 Macbook pro. OS upgrade worked great for me.
I have had this problem on and off for a month or so. I simply cannot figure out what the issue is. I have tried poerup with and without AC power and with/without battery installed.
Starting in Safe mode does not help.
Trying to start with a disk does not help.
It sort of seems like it might be an internal power issue or GPU issue.
It also feels sort of like a software compatibility issue since my Macbook Pro gets reallly slugish for no apparent reason sometimes and IU have to restart.
I have three different anti-virus programs so I doubt it is a virus issue.
I noticed all this start after I did a Mountain Lion upgrade and then tried to start up VMware Fusion. Fusion seemed to just bog down the computer horribly but did not cause a system crash.
I need to edit an important sequence on Final Cut Pro and don't want it to freeze me out!
Anyone who has had this problem and resolved it please let me know
God blessSystematically run through this list of fixes.
..Step by Step to fix your Mac
If it doesnt chine it doesn't mean much, the mute could be on or you installed a anti-chime software. -
I've updated to yosemite from Mavericks, but since i can't connect to the internet I used my time machine back up which was march 2013. Now my macbook pro won't start and ends with a prohibted sign. Any suggestions pls.
Install or Reinstall Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion from Scratch
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
How to Clean Install OS X Yosemite
OS X Mavericks- Erase and reinstall OS X
OS X Mountain Lion- Erase and reinstall OS X
OS X Lion- Erase and reinstall Mac OS X
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible
because it is three times faster than wireless. -
Guys please help? My MacBook Pro won't start up. I have tried the resetting Mac's PRAM and NVRAM procedure with no success. All I see is just the black or grey screen although I hear the drive running.
Hold shift key down while booting should get you in
go through this list and get back with me
Step by Step to fix your Mac -
MacBook Pro won't start at all - clicking noise with black screen
Early 2011 MacBook Pro won't start: makes clicking noise after power button is held down, but no screen movement and after click, sounds like computer just stops working. Already did a SMC reset, and undid battery to try to run on charger power only. Same result every time. Also, my Apple Care expired 3 days ago. A few weeks ago had to repair a disk using Disk Utility because there was a discrepancy between how much storage was in the drive versus how much was actually being used.
You likely have the problem that many of us 15" and 17" 2011 models are having: a faulty soldering GPU and as discussed here -> https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4766577?tstart=0. It usually, but not always, beings with screen glitches and then gets to the point where the machine will simply not boot.
It's ashamed that you're not longer under AppleCare which would have, at least, got you a new logic board. A new logic board, however, doesn't usually fix the situation - only a BGA Reballing of the GPU seems to have long-lasting fixes.
Read through a few the articles (not all of them!) and make the decision yourself - and then make the decision about whom your going to contact.
Good luck,
Clinton
MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), OS Mavericks 10.9.4, 16GB Crucial RAM, Crucial M500 960GB SSD, 27” Apple Thunderbolt Display -
My 2009 2.26Ghz MacBook Pro won't start up
My 2009 2.26Ghz MacBook Pro won't start up. I know it's not the HDD because I replaced it with the old one I had in it and it did the same thing. I also know it isn't the HDD because I can boot of of it when I attatch it via an external HDD enclosure. It sometimes turns on if I let it sit for 30 minutes and if it does turn on it works perfectly and has no symptoms until I close it then it freezes up when I wake it up and I have to hard restart it but it doesn't restart then. It seems to do this more so if I close it then move it (put it in my bag and go to school). It's getting me really upset cause if it's my motherboard it's $600 to replace (almost not worth replacing except I don't have $1400 for a new MBP) please give any advice. I thought about buying the data doubler by OWC but that would be a last resort. I upgraded the ram to 8gb, 1333mhz (I know it uses 1066Mhz but I couldn't find any where I live so I put in 1333mhz ram expecting it to underclock to 1066 which it seems to have done that with no issue to my knowledge just thought I'd add that in case though.
Sluggish could be due to not enough ram for what you want to do.
Keep working with it, you may need to put more ram in, but go for the stuff that meets the specs.
A much liked source on here is OWC, http:www.macsales.com you only have to look up your machine to get exactly the right stuff.
Get back with how it is working, would like to hear more. -
Hi. My Macbook Pro won't start, in the middle of the screen, there is a folder sign with a question mark blinking. Thanks a lot!
Here's a link to a Support page on the topic, which may be of help in finding resolution:
•A flashing question mark or globe appears when you start your Mac
There are a few known causes of this symptom, so you'd have to try some things to
see if you can narrow down the cause; this often accomplished by finding success.
Hopefully the info there helps.
Good luck & happy computing! -
My 17" Macbook Pro won't start at all. I shut it down last night at 80% and today I get only a black screen with no sound, no light, nothing. The power cord light does show orange when plugged in. I don't know exactly which OS it is. It's model # A1286. I've tried all the tips about holding down different keys to no avail. Anyother ideas? (The serial # is w8******agu if that helps.) Many thanks.
<Edited By Host>I had the exact same issue... Macbook Pro late 2008 with Core2Duo. Went to all the steps suggested in the knowledge base, tried to reset the SMC, but to no avail. Took it to the Macstore in Mexico, the wanted to replace logic board for $800.... Finally, I sent it to a logic board repair service, where they "fixed" the logic board for $200. It worked perfectly for 4 months, then happened again
Any ideas?? I would appreciate any help!!!!!
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