hi my MBP didn't start up, all I could see was the grey screen and an icon, you can have look at this video YouTube - Sun, 07 Mar #2
can someone tell how to fix the problem?
Thanks
can someone tell how to fix the problem?
Thanks
My MBP doesn't start up
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Hold down Shift when you power on and hold it down. This should boot the system in safe mode. If that doesn't work, let me know.
Thanks Jamie but it still not working.
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The system can't find a bootable device. Your hard drive may be at fault. Try doing this:
Boot your MBP with your original install DVD. You do that by either holding down the C key after the chime or hold down the OPTION key and select the DVD to boot from.
After it boots with the DVD, escape out of the install process and select "Utilities", "Disk Utility" from the top menu. Click on the First Aid tab and select the verify and repair option.
If Disk Utilities can not "see" your hard drive, that's usually an indication of a failed drive. You will need to replace the drive and restore your data from backup (if you have one).
Regards.
Boot your MBP with your original install DVD. You do that by either holding down the C key after the chime or hold down the OPTION key and select the DVD to boot from.
After it boots with the DVD, escape out of the install process and select "Utilities", "Disk Utility" from the top menu. Click on the First Aid tab and select the verify and repair option.
If Disk Utilities can not "see" your hard drive, that's usually an indication of a failed drive. You will need to replace the drive and restore your data from backup (if you have one).
Regards.
Thanks, the hard drive is broken, I lost all my data. 
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