When I try to start my MacBook Pro, the screen stays blank - I hear the startup "chime" but nothing else happens.

It's actually my teenage daughter's MacBook, and she's driving me crazy wanting me to fix it... any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
  Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Similar Messages

  • When I try to start my macbook it gives an error of Please restart your computer, but when i do this i get the same error.

    When I try to start my macbook it gives an error of Please restart your computer, but when i do this i get the same error. This occured after my macbook pro shut down (because of low battery) while it was installing some updates. Please Help?

    Try reinstalling OS X. What version did you have installed? If it's Snow Leopard do this:
    Reinstall OS X without erasing the drive
    Do the following:
    1. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions
    Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list.  In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive.  If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer.
    If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
    2. Reinstall Snow Leopard
    If the drive is OK then quit DU and return to the installer.  Proceed with reinstalling OS X.  Note that the Snow Leopard installer will not erase your drive or disturb your files.  After installing a fresh copy of OS X the installer will move your Home folder, third-party applications, support items, and network preferences into the newly installed system.
    Download and install the Combo Updater for the version you prefer from support.apple.com/downloads/.

  • When I try to turn on Macbook Pro nothing happens/think I crashed it.

    When I try to turn on Macbook Pro nothing happens/think I crashed it.

    Try command R on start up to get into recovery. Is that doable.
    option command R internet recover. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4718
    Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
    on-line https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action
    check warranty https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

  • I get the blue screen loop when I try to start my Mac Pro dual-core intel computer. How can I get it to open?

    I get the blue screen loop when I try to start my Mac-Pro. How can I get it to boot up all the way? Can anyone advise me?

    Which OS X is installed?
    Troubleshooting advice can depend on that information.

  • When I try to boot my macbook pro the startup manager doesn't show any drives. How can I solve this issue?

    when I try to boot my macbook pro the startup manager doesn't show any drives. How can I solve this issue?

    Please confirm what version of OS X you are running - I doubt it is the ancient OS 10.1 !

  • When I turn on my Macbook Pro and sign in, the screen is blank, none of the icons appear, I can't click, open or do anything! Help!

    When I turn on my Macbook Pro and sign in, the screen is blank, none of the icons appear, I can't click, open or do anything! Help!

    You could try this; Mac OS X: Starting up in Safe Mode.It takes awhile to come up so patience is a virtue here.
    And here is What is Safe Mode.
    DALE

  • Bought Garageband for iPad1 and it worked like a dream. Then I upgraded my system to 4.3 and now Garageband doesn't work. How come? When I try to start it just flickers and then goes back to show the symbol for the app.

    Bought Garageband for iPad1 and it worked like a dream. Then I upgraded my system to 4.3.5 and now Garageband doesn't work. How come? When I try to start it just flickers and then goes back to show the symbol for the app.

    I understood what you were saying. You did type 4.3.5 in your post. Several other things to try.
    Close all open apps like I described above. Just tap the home button first so that you will be able to access all of your apps. Close every single one and then restart again.
    You can also delete the app and download it again. As long as you use the same Apple ID and password there is no charge to download it again. Tap and hold down on the GarageBand app icon until it wiggles. Then tap the X to delete it. Download it again.
    Reset the iPad. Hold down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time until the Apple logo appears on the screen. It takes about 10-15 seconds. Ignore the red slider shut off bar. When the Apple logo appears you can let go of the buttons and the iPad will reboot.
    The final thing to try is to download another app - any free app. Sometimes that seems to reset something on the iPad. You can always delete the free app if you don't want it.

  • My MacBook pro won't turn on, even though it's fully charged. I can hear a disk chime but nothing on the display. Help?

    I'm having an issue with turning my MacBook pro on. It's fully charged and when I press the power button I hear a disk chime but nothing happens on the display. Can anyone help please?

    Tried connecting the cable?  Still won't start?
    If you are still under warranty and/or have AC, call them & let them deal w/it.
    OOW:  Take the MBP to your local AS or an AASP.  Diagnostic testing is FREE!
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1365 Intel-Based Apple Portables: Troubleshooting a computer that will not power on

  • When I try to download apps, I am asked to answer security questions. However, when I cklick "continue", I am required to type in my Apple ID password but nothing else happens.  Bottomline, I am not able to download apps at the time which is annoying.

    When I try to download apps, I am asked to answer security questions. However, when I cklick "continue", I am required to type in my Apple ID password but nothing else happens.  Bottomline, I am not able to download apps at the time which is annoying.

    Try downloading something from the iTunes Store on the iPad and see if that solve the password problem.

  • TS1367 My mac went all fuzzy and now wont start up. When I hit the on button it simply makes a beeping noise and nothing else happens!

    My mac went all fuzzy and now wont start up. When I hit the on button it simply makes a beeping noise and nothing else happens!

    Here's the Apple support article on beeps https://support.apple.com/kb/HT1547

  • At App Store I see that Facebook needs updating. However, when I click on "update" the blue circle appears but nothing else happens.

    At App Store I see that Facebook needs updating. However, when I click on "update" the blue circle appears but nothing else happens.

    The blue circle should go around, clockwise, as a fine line, and then as a heavy line indicating it is downloading.  Then it sits while the install takes place.  It may sit and wait to start the download if the internet connection is slow.

  • IChat starts but nothing else happens, no windows just greyed out menus

    iChat starts but nothing else happens, no windows just greyed out menus
    Dunno what it is, i would live it on all night and the next morning i see beach balls and have to force quit it, then when i start it nothing happens, i just see the menus on top, i am forced to restart the computer just to get it running again.
    Any advise appreciated.

    Hi,
    Welcome to the    Discussions
    iChat does not close when you use the red button to close windows as some other apps do.
    This means iChat can be running but not showing any windows (including any Buddy Lists).
    If you set up iChat it will have at least one Buddy List.
    Open iChat and go to the Window menu
    In here you will see any Buddy List that is Logged in.
    Selecting that item or using the keystrokes next to it will show you the Buddy List.
    In Tiger/iChat 3 Apple Key and 1 would open the AIM Buddy List, Apple + 2 the Bonjour List (If active) and Apple + 3 any Jabber Buddy list.
    As Leopard allows you to log several Screen names in to AIM or Jabber the list can be as mixed up as you want (or Created)
    The Order can be changed in iChat menu > Preference > Accounts by dragging the list into the order you want.
    My Window menu
    The Accounts Prefs List
    See more here
    I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.
    7:58 PM Tuesday; May 19, 2009
    Please, if posting Logs, do not post any Log info after the line "Binary Images for iChat"
    See more here

  • HELP NEEDED!! I bought a brand new mac air 11 inch a month ago, and for three days now I can't switch it on.when I do, i can hear the machine is on, but nothing else happens. (yes it is charged). please help

    HELP NEEDED!! I bought a brand new mac air 11 inch a month ago, and for three days now I can't switch it on.when I do, i can hear the machine is on, but nothing else happens. (yes it is charged). please help.
    I bought it in South Africa and I am currently in Israel.

    thank you for the response.its not working, tried that. i can switch the machine on and off, can hear the machine when i hold it to my ear. but nothing works, not the screen, not the sound, nothing.

  • My apple tv stopped working. When I hit a button on the remote I see the signal gets to the Apple TV because the little light flicks but nothing else happens. Anyone know how to fix this??

    My Apple TV suddenly stopped working. When I hit a button on the remote the light on the apple tv flickers but nothing else happens. Anyone know how I can fix this?

    I had the same problem; Apple TV was working proper then for no reason I got the continuous blinking front LED.  The Apple TV has no sound or video output at all.  I tried reseting the Apple TV via my Apple remote controller but that didn't do anything for me.  I finally called Apple and they told me that the way to fix my box is to reset the Apple TV to factory default.  So I had to attach the Apple TV to one of my Apple computers and launch iTunes.  Once iTunes was running it recognized my Apple TV and I clicked on the option to restore to factory default.  After the restore my Apple TV now works properly.  My final action on the Apple TV was to sign into my account and enter my password.

  • I cant seem to edit my engraving, the order is still in the processing status but when i click save changes the buttons fade slightly but nothing else happens

    i cant seem to edit my engraving, the order is still in the processing status but when i click save changes the buttons fade slightly but nothing else happens.
    not sure what to do, any suggestions?

    not sure about this number i live in the uk, and besides the ipad mini im buying is for my girlfried and shes in the house so i cant really call anyone about it, i was more so hoping that someone else had this problem and knew how to olve it or something, you see the engraving is in irish and i was able to do the first line correctly but the change i want to make is in adding to the second line... however as ive said nothing happens but the buttons (save changes and cancel) just fade slightly... other than that the page does not do anything else... i really need this to be edited asap because im not sure how much of a window i have to do it and i sur eyou can understand my concerns of correcting the situation over the phone when its in irish and has a very specific spelling with faddas etc.
    thanks for your help though!

Maybe you are looking for

  • Using GetResource to get a file from a different folder than bin

    Hi guys, here is the line of code I am working with: final static URL musicD = Sound.class.getResource("Sound//MusicD.mid")this loads MusicD.mid from the project/bin/Sound folder. However, SVN messes up my bin folder badly, how can I get a resource f

  • Table does not exist for the sys user

    Hey Everyone, I am having a strange problem with 10G 10.2. I keep getting the table does not exist for all the tables when I am logged in as sys. It is strange because I can query the same tables being logged in as a regular user say 'scott'. I can't

  • Oracle error while executing VBscript file

    I have a Connection.vbs file with following contents: Dim strCon strCon = "Driver={Microsoft ODBC for Oracle}; " & _ "CONNECTSTRING=(DESCRIPTION=" & _ "(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=TCP)" & _ "(HOST= TRISHUL)(PORT=1525))" & _ "(CONNECT_DATA=(SERVICE_NAME=BTFLVA

  • Problem with the Mail receiver Adapter

    Hi, I am getting follwing Errors. Activation of the change list canceled Check result for Receiver Agreement Field compressZLIBEncryptionSignatureEncryption is obsolete   Field encryptionAlgorithmEncryptionEncryptionSignature is obsolete   Field clea

  • My Mini Ipad Does not return to the Home screen after I press the Home button

    My Mini Ipad Does not return to the Home screen after I press the Home button. I have also tried to turn it off and it is not responding.