When I turn on computer I can't see the apple logo the screen is just a gray screen

When I turn on computer I can't see the apple logo the screen is just a gray screen?  I know a person presses "alt" to switch people apple and windows using bootcamp, but I just don't see the apple logo anymore.  What is wrong with this thing?

So, do you see any boot choices if you hold alt at bootup?

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    Try resetting the SMC.
    MacBook and MacBook Pro with a battery you can remove
    Shut down the computer.
    Disconnect the MagSafe power adapter from the computer, if it's connected.
    Remove the battery.
    Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds.
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    To reset the SMC on newer Mac portables with a battery you cannot remove
    Shut down the computer.
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    Press the power button to turn on the computer.  
    Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.

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    Can you boot up from your install DVD and run "Repair Disk" from the Utility menu?
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    Please do not type in CAPs.  It is considered shouting in cyber space and very hard to read. We can all hear ya!
    Thank you.

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    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.
    Boot to the Recovery HD:
    Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
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    Regards,
    Captfred

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
    I hope this information helps ....
    - Judy

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