Strange problem with my ibook, help!

Hi!
This is my firts post here, due to a problem with my iBook and I hope somebody can help me!
I power up my ibook and everything is as usual: i hear the fan, the sound chime, then I see the apple logo and the spinning gear but suddenly my ibook turn off! I don't know why, I can't access the login. Does anybody here can help me? How can I try to make it work? Is an hard drive problem or is the logicboard near to dead?
Thank you!
Luca

luca1985:
I fear the HD is near to dead.
I suggested you you might check that in an earlier post. You can also go to Apple Menu > About this Mac > More Info > Hardware > ATA. Look for S.M.A.R.T Status in lower section in right panel. If it reads Verified your disk is ok for now.
Can i repair it by myself someway?
If the hardware has failed the only solution is replacement. If the formatted volume has difficulties, it can be repaired with Disk Utility, or utilities like Disk Warrior or Tech Tool Pro
Good luck.
cornelius

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