PLEASE HELP!!! My MBP is audio incapable!!

OK, so everything was fine this morning, I was listening to music, watching videos - no problems.
Just about half an hour ago I go upstairs to have lunch, closing the lid and putting the MBP to sleep before doing so.
I come back after lunch, open the lid, and try watching a video on youtube...no sound. I unmute the sound on the youtube video player and check the sound slider...still no sound. I then check the sound on the actual computer...It's on full and no headpones are plugged in...and yet still no sound.
I do further checking by playing music in iTunes and opening some Quicktime videos...still no sound. ***???
I then restart the computer, and boot into Apple Hardware Test, run an extensive test and it finds no problems.
The strangest thing is that the keyboard sound buttons (F4 and F5) don't seem to respond while the mute button (F3) does respond but doesn't do anything (and by respond I mean the little transparent thing that pops up).
I then check system Profiler and in the built-in Audio section, it says I have NO BUILT-IN AUDIO!
So what the **** is happening here!?
Please help!!!
MacBook Pro 2.0ghz Mac OS X (10.4.6)

I have reinstalled OSX TWICE, one using "Archive and Install" and the second time a complete format and reinstall. I have also tryed resetting the PRAM and NVRAM but to no avail.
I downloaded pacifist...I don't really get how to use it. I clicked on "Display Kernel extension report" and that's really all I can do. Can you tell me exactly what to do with this program?
So really this the most weirdest problem and it just seems like a nightmare because I waited 2 months anticipating a MBP and checking these forums everyday, and now I finally have one and it's all messed up like this; paralised.
I can't wait till they get this thing repaired (hopefully replaced).

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Doesn't sound like it. It sounds like you're being logged-off.
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Please help me install this audio player!

Hello anyone reading this,
I am very new to designing a website, and decided to venture out and add some audio to it. I am a piano instructor and am VERY determined to do this.
I recently purchased some files from this site:
http://www.flashcomponents.net/component/advanced-mp3-player-with-play list-totally-customizable-xml-driven.html
That is the same exact one I purchased.
I recently engaged in a little email session with the author / developer and he was sending me emails that had a lot of technical language of which I couldn't understand. I needed help, and he didn't seem to pay much attention to my problem, just kept repeating the same thing.
I eventually was able to research his terminology and I finally got around to being able to comprehend his 'steps' listed for me to get this thing up and running.
He basically said everything I needed was in a folder titled 'deploy' ... and that I just copy that folder into my Dreamweaver site project , along with my images, root folder, etc. Ok, easy enough. I did that.
His next step was to insert the .swf file into my web page in Dreamweaver. Ok, easy enough. Did that. BUT, there is a problem. A fairly large grey box shows up with an F inside it. This is in 'design' view. In 'Live view', I see nothing at all of the player, just a large grey box with no F inside it.
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playlist.xml
playerstyles.css
playersettings_v4.xml
Mp3player_v4.swf
index.php
index.html
BG.jpg
AC_RunActiveContent.js
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I also have a folder called 'scripts' that has 2 scripts listed for the audio player.
swfobject_modified.js
expressInstall.swf
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Your testing confirms my suspicion that it’s a pathing problem
“Then I tested out the index.html and the index.php files that are located in 'deploy'
They didn't work. no image at all ... nothing. “
That is working correctly. If you path it to work from the Web page, of course it will not work from “index.html” in the deploy folder… it’s not supposed to. It’s supposed to work from the Web page one folder level up. Did you test it from YOUR Web page after changing the paths?
“I noticed that as I said the index.html and the index.php didn't work ... but the mp3player_v4.swf STILL worked perfectly fine. All 3 of those files are under 'deploy'”
This is also to be expected, because when testing the .swf directly (not on YOUR Web page), the paths in the xml file to the mp3s is correct. But remember, when you place that .swf on YOUR Web page, you are removing the .swf from “deploy” and placing it in the same folder as your Web page….. it’s not in deploy anymore.
“Also, a peculiar thing happened as well as I was playing around with things. “
Well for testing you could take everthing out of “deploy” and move it into the same folder as YOUR Web page and just change the path on your web page to the .swf (delete the “deploy/” part). Now every thing is in the root folder, there is no deploy folder, only a “sound” folder which holds the mp3s and the palyer would work just fine, because RELATIVE to the location of the .swf on the WEB PAGE, all the paths are correct.
But then you don’t really learn how to resolve pathing issues.

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Problem description:
My late 2011 17 inch MBP has slowed down so much since installing Yosemite. My mail and other apps just crash or i get the rainbow ball of death.
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    MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) (Technical Specifications)
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    4 GB RAM Upgradeable
        BANK 0/DIMM0
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    Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
    Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 140
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    Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
        Color LCD 1920 x 1200
    AMD Radeon HD 6770M - VRAM: 1024 MB
System Software: ℹ️
    OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: one day 10:23:42
Disk Information: ℹ️
    APPLE HDD HTS727575A9E362 disk0 : (750.16 GB)
        EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
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    MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8
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    Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
    Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
    Logitech USB Receiver
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
    Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Gatekeeper: ℹ️
    Mac App Store and identified developers
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    [not loaded]    com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.4.28 - SDK 10.6) [Click for support]
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    [killed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist
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    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
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Please Help! MBP shutting off when plugged in, now not recognizing MagSafe Adapter

I started seeing this problem a few weeks ago, my MacBook Pro just shut off spontaneously while watching a video full-screen. I turned it back on and the problem went away for a while. But now, the shut-downs happen more frequently. It doesn't matter if the MBP is running off of the battery or if its running off of the AC cord, it will just shut off. No warning. No standard shut-down process, everything just stops and a balck screen shows up. After it shuts off, it takes a few seconds to get it to restart, and when it does, the computer's date and time will be reset to some date in 2000. Very strange, I've had this computer for a year and I know people with the same model that have had no such problems. The battery is at 168 cylces (I use this for school, so it was being used everyday throughout the last two semesters), and the Condition is listed as Normal in the System profiler, so I doubt the problem is with the battery, but I could be wrong. I've seen posts about the RAM/PRAM causing the date/time resets. Nevertheless, the MBP has been running normally on the battery, battery life is still the same length of time as it was when I first got the computer, and runs smoothly. Up until last night, the AC MagSafe Adapter was still working, so I only used that as the power source. Everything was fine, but the MBP shut off once or twice while it was plugged in within the last month or so, but the AC would still have a green light, indicating the computer was still recognizing the power source. Now, I can't get the MagSafe to be rocognized at all. The computer is running on battery only, and I've tried resetting the SMC, but I'm unsure if it worked since the MagSafe is still unrecognized. When its plugged in, the System Profiler says it is not connected and not charging.
I'm running on Mac OS X 10.6.8, a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, with a 4GB memory (of which less that half is used). Computer usage is low, so its not like I'm running several programs at once, at most, its two or three at a time, for short periods. My MBP is a 13" aluminum body, doesn't seem to be overheating, has worked fine after long periods of being on and getting hot, I always let it cool down after I feel it getting too warm.
Please help if you can! Thank you!

Battery Information:
Model Information:
Manufacturer:          DP
Device name:          bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:          0000
PCB Lot Code:          0000
Firmware Version:          0201
Hardware Revision:          0002
Cell Revision:          0164
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Fully charged:          No
Charging:          No
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Condition:          Normal
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Amperage (mA):          -917
Voltage (mV):          11235
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AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          5
Wake On AC Change:          No
Wake On Clamshell Open:          Yes
Wake On LAN:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes):          5
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          1
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Wake On Clamshell Open:          Yes
Current Power Source:          Yes
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Reduce Brightness:          Yes
Hardware Configuration:
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AC Charger Information:
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Please Help - sync MBP to MacPro ?

Hello,
I have a MacBook Pro and a Mac Pro (see profile for full details). I'm new to having a laptop AND a desktop... whenever I go on trips I need to use the laptop but then come back and use desktop. Ideally, a good idea, but...
What I'm missing is how to sync the files??
I have files on MacPro not on MBP and files on MBP not on MacPro. It's becoming a mess. Right now I'm doing transfers manually and it's horrible! Esp. cuz I have to transfer all from one comp to an external drive and then onto the other computer. Time wasting!
There must be an easier way?
Plus, the real issue is _I don't want to sync all files_. Just essential ones. Main big file system stays on Mac Pro, smaller travel needed files need to be on MBP.
Please help?
Also, I have a major initial problem yet to be resolved, I posted here: http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10625174#10625174
No one has answered it still! (Did I post in wrong section?) Hence reason why I cannot leave out the 'external drive' part because all files when I transferred came up with MINUS signs and I can't access them (unless I copy them THREE times to THREE different locations - makes NO sense to me!!)
Thank you so much in advance for anyone who helps! I'm really frustrated and want all to work ASAP!

Thanks AW - I might try to redo as per your advice, but when you say clean install, you mean to literally wipe the whole drive and reinstall the operating system? At this point, I'm not sure it's the best thing since there's only a limited number of files I need within the 'minus' folders. My main working folders transferred ok since I pulled them from the external fw drive.
The problem still would stand though, as to how I sync files after I use migration utility, if I try it again. Is migration utility supposed to be used every time I sync? I thought it was just for my initial set up.
Fortuny - I have heard of ChronoSync and had been planning on looking into it for backups. I didn't know it could be used to sync laptop to desktop though...
Can I use ChronoSync to sync user files? I am wondering if I could just avoid the migration utility all together and use this ChronoSync instead and not get all these weird permission issues... Maybe?

Please Help! MBP Won't Turn On... T_T

So, my beloved MBP (2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo) finally bit the dust after years of service. Today, after work, when I press the power button, the sleep light turns on and I hear the faint sound of hard disk activation for a second. The screen stays black and there is never a startup chime. I've changed the RAM and hooked it up to an external monitor, but the monitor gets no signal and the MBP still does not turn on (same symptoms). After I leave it like this for 30+ minutes, nothing changes, but the laptop does get warm.
So, is the motherboard dead? Please help!!!

Although the lack of a startup chime bodes of other things, it may well be worth taking in the computer with this Apple article in hand:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2377
Your MBP has the nVidea 8600M GT chipset that is the subject of the Apple Repair Extension Program (REP) that the article details. Apple Stores and AASPs have a test gadget that will determine if the nVidea chipset has failed. If it has, the repair is free to you for a period of four years from date of purchase whether you have AppleCare or not. The repair consists of installing a new logic board.
As you are in NYC, there should be an Apple Store nearby.
If they determine the chipset has not failed, then you have the option of asking for a "Depot Repair." This is a flat fee service that pretty much fixes anything they find wrong as long as the case does not show evidence of damage. The fee is around US$300--much cheaper than a new computer. I do not know if the replaced DVD drive will negate your qualification for this service.
One late-breaking thought: if you use headphones, can you here the startup chimes?

Please help me with the audio guys!!!

I am trying to figure out how to run a signal from my nforce to my dolby digital reciever. I am lost. Can I run an optical cable from the SPDIF to the reciever? I tried that and am getting no sound. Is the some hardware or software settings that need to be adjusted?? Please help me quick, I need this running by tonite! (Party)
Thanks guys!

maveric,
You can only run an optical cable from nForce to your Home Theater System if you have an Abit NV7-133R. It is the only nForce with Optical in/out. You need to use an RCA Cable to go from your nForce to your Home Theater.
Good Luck,
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Please help! MBP 15" 2011 will not boot at all

Hi,
My 15 inch early (May) mbp 2011 will not start up. Here is what I have observed so far:
1) When power button is pushed (without MagSafe attached) hard drive will spin up and about after 3-5 seconds it will turn off (hard drive spins Down, no further boot process) No chime, no led indicator light in front.
2) When power button is pushed (with MagSafe attached) hard drive spins up, keeps spinning, but no further boot process. Just black screen and spinning hard drive.
3) When attempting SMC reset, fans turn to high, and screen remains black, still no boot)
4) Since mbp fails before booting, PRAM/NRAM resetting is not a possibility. (Tried)
5) I have also removed the battery cable from the logic board, and tried resetting without any luck.
6) I entered CD into optical drive - it "ate" it, but will not eject now. (Tried holding eject/left mouse/control e etc) still nothing.
7) After letting mbp rest for 1 day, it booted fine like nothing happend, worked fine for 1 day, then next morning back to square one. Now 5 days later still nothing.
If anybody has any ideas what could be wrong, or have possible solutions, please don't hesitate.
Thanks in advance, Oliver

Hey there Oliverkehn,
It sounds like your computer is not booting up at all at this point, even after some very thorough troubleshooting you've already done. From the following article, I would use these steps that I don't mention as having been tried just yet:
Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1367
Note: See Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters for further troubleshooting with MagSafe adapters.
Disconnect all accessories that are plugged in to the computer, such as a printer, hub, or other mobile device.
If your Mac supports user-installable memory, solid state drive, or hard drive, and you recently installed any of these, make sure they are installed correctly and are compatible with your computer. If possible, reinstall the original memory or drive into the computer to find out if the behavior persists afterwards.
MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory
MacBook: How to remove or install memory
Mac Pro: How to remove or install memory
Mac mini: How to remove or install memory
iMac (27-inch, Late 2012): Installing or replacing memory
iMac: How to remove or install memory
If you are still unable to start up your computer after trying each of these steps, visit an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for further diagnosis. If you plan to visit an Apple Retail Store, make a reservation at the Genius Bar using http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ (available in some countries only).Note: Diagnostic fees may apply for issues not covered under warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan (APP).
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

Please Help! - MBP freezing after EFI 2.2 firmware update

Hey guys. I'm hoping someone understands whats happening with my 2011 13" MBP (corei5, 4gb ram, 750 gig HDD)
I updated the computer with EFI Firmware 2.2 and the most recent security update a few days ago.
My computer will boot to my username fine.
It immediately begins INDEXING (***!?) even though that obviously isn't needed.
My HDD spins like crazy and I notice in activity monitor 3 things: Finder and MDWorker will user over 100% of my CPU, my RAM is completely used down to 3MB free, and my hard drive free space is going down slowly as i leave the computer on.
Nothing will open, constant beach balls, the longer I leave the comp on the worse it gets.
My fans will run on high to cool down the computer which is obviously working very hard.
I have tried re-installing EFI 2.2 (didn't work), I have tried going back to 2.1 but Lion says its not compatible.
I have re-set the PRAM, no luck.
I have repaired disk permissions, no luck.
The Guest account boots up fine
The HDD is fine because it boots up in the same time as always and runs guest account fine, and my account for the first minute or two fine.
Does anyone know WHAT IS GOING ON HERE? It's driving me nuts. Thanks for your help in advance.
Dan

My 2011 17" MacBook Pro was freezing up to 20 or more times a day after I installed the 2.2 firmware. I created a new user account and even new partitions with 10.6.8 and 10.7.1 installed and they all would freeze with no other software installed. I reset the SMC and PRAM. Repaired the permissions and disk. Nothing helped.
Today I took it to the local Apple store (100 miles away lol) and of course they couldn't reproduce the problem in the limited time they had but they gave me a new machine so I can get back to work. I'm still restoring from a backup so I have no idea how it will run but so far it's behaving and it is running from a CCC version of the drive that was in my old laptop and it has been solid.
The lesson I learned is that I am going to update to 2.1 and skip the 2.2 firmware.
BTW - Props to Alex @ the Apple store for all his help.

PLEASE HELP - Panasonic DV captured, audio goes out of sync

I'm capturing an hour of DV from a Panasonic PV-GS500, using Capture Now. Initially the audio and video appear to be in sync, but when I view the latter portion of the hour, the audio and video are markedly out of sync. This has occurred with several different tapes. I don't recall if this happened with FCE 3.5; I'm using 4.0.1.
The recording was made with 16 bit audio. I chose Easy Setup with format DV/Panasonic DVCPRO, using DV-NTSC, and rate 29.97fps. My sequence is 48kHz.
Any help would be appreciated!

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Question ONE
I checked my Easy Setup settings again, and the format is shown as "custom." I'm sure I didn't select this intentionally; I selected DV-NTSC. Not sure if this "custom" setting is why things are working now. Any idea why this setting might have changed to "custom" automatically by FCE?
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Sequence Preset: DV NTSC 48 kHz
Capture Preset: DV NTSC 48 kHz
Device Control Preset: FireWire NTSC
Playback Output Video: None
Playback Output Audio: FireWire DV
PTV Output Video: Same as Playback
PTV Output Audio: Same as Playback
If I change the format back to DV-NTSC, Playback Output Video changes to "Apple FireWire NTSC (720 x 480)." I'm not sure if this is relevant.
Question TWO
Say I've imported all this DV, without audio/video sync problems, with certain Easy Setup Settings. What if I then switch to a different camera for which the capture format is different (say DV-NTSC 32kHz FireWire Basic). Will that create any problems? I ask because presumably my old Easy Setup settings (for my first camera) are still being used by the Project or Sequence. The second camera requires new Easy Setup settings, but these settings are not congruent with the Project or Sequence I'm working with.
Maybe another way to ask this question is this: Can I mix and match DV from different cameras without any problems, even though the Easy Setup settings are changed within the same project and sequence?
Thanks again.

Please help! Video and Audio Cut Out of Project Made in FCE, Burned in iDVD

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When I am working on my MBP (specs below) without it connected to the power supply, it will freeze every once in a while. I have no option but to hold down the power button to do a hard restart – and then it takes a good five minutes to boot back up.
Does anyone know what the problem might be? It NEVER freezes when it is connected to power.
BTW – the MBP freezes randomly, *sometimes the battery will be near full, sometimes only half full,* so I don't think it has to do with the amount of power left in the battery.
Thanks in advance for any replies.

there is definitely a problem Apple must solve, i have this issue too.
here is a thread i started
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1775557&tstart=0
my mac is still out for repair, let's see if they are able to fix it.. i am not that confident so far..

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When I insert a DVD movie it tries for 3 times and ejects the DVD out. If I try repeatedly then after 5 - 10 attempts it plays the Movies, but thats not the case always.
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Dinku

I recently had a similar problem. I upgraded all of my software on osx. i tried burning a dvd, and it crapped out half way through. since then any dvd I put into it would try and read a couple times, and then eject. CD-R's worked fine. I had to take it to the apple store, and exchange it, which was kind of a pain (i had to back up using time machine, and restore using time machine.... but at least I got to test out the time machine feature. i like it. im inclined to start regularly backing up) i got home, restored my macbook, upgraded, tried burning a dvd.. it worked so i guess you got a defective drive like me. my model was GSN-10S or something like that.

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Hello,
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I don't have one. I have the letters "M", "S", and next to it is supposed to be record, but I have the "write keyframes" button. How else can I record a narration? Please help!

Try the audio track mixer

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