TS1367 My macbook air doesnt turn on, are my files save?
My macbookair doesnt turn on, tried all the reseting stuff, nothing happens. My main question is are my files save? I am a photographer and havent backed up, just got the computer 2 months ago, havent saved the last three weeks up.
Hi
A possible reason for why your macbookair does not turn on is hard drive failure. However based on what you're saying it may not be that? When you say nothing happens what do you mean exactly? Do you hear the boot chime at all when powering it on? When you say you've tried all the resetting stuff what did you try exactly? Have a you tried a PRAM reset?
If you've tried a PRAM reset and you can't hear the boot chime or you depress the power button and absolutely nothing happens then there is a real possibility your data is safe. However, unless you take it to an Authorised Apple Repair Specialist or a Genius Bar at an Apple store, you won't really know.
Seeing as it's only 2 months old I would have gone there first.
HTH?
Tony
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