I dropped my Macbook really bad. Now when I boot up the machine, I get a flashing folder with a question mark in it.
I tried booting with install disc and holding C (nothing), I tried resetting the PRAM (nothing), I tried all the key combinations for booting (target disk, etc) but it just goes to the flashing question mark every time without doing anything.
The optical drive clicks for about 10 seconds while booting. The hard disk doesn't seem to be making any clicking noises.
I am out of warranty, so I am contemplating buying a new hard drive and replace it myself to see if this solves the problem. But I'm worried my money will be wasted if it's the logic board or some other hardware that is broken?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
I tried booting with install disc and holding C (nothing), I tried resetting the PRAM (nothing), I tried all the key combinations for booting (target disk, etc) but it just goes to the flashing question mark every time without doing anything.
The optical drive clicks for about 10 seconds while booting. The hard disk doesn't seem to be making any clicking noises.
I am out of warranty, so I am contemplating buying a new hard drive and replace it myself to see if this solves the problem. But I'm worried my money will be wasted if it's the logic board or some other hardware that is broken?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks