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Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup
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<blockquote data-quote="radyologist" data-source="post: 910098" data-attributes="member: 121943"><p>Hi everybody,</p><p>2 days ago, a new macbook pro (13.3 with 10.5.7 OS) came which i ordered from US. i started the mac, set the default language as english, change the keyboard prefences as turkish keyboard, filled the information boxes. after i used it for a few hours, i decided to install SL. there was no private data so i didnt think to make a back up. and also i didnt know how to do that <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> this was the first time i tried to use a mac. aproxiamately 20 minutes later, SL installation was left half finished. then i shut the machine down with holding down power button several seconds. the screen was gray when i started it again. with apple logo and spinning gear. then i started searching internet with my older laptop(which i'm using now <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) I founded the exact problem in apple's support pages.</p><p><a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570" target="_blank">Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup</a></p><p>I followed the instructions but it didnt work. i push Command-Shift-V buttons together, then dots moves on a black screen, then some writings appear. says </p><p>"NVEthernet: :mediaChanged - Link is down</p><p>NVEthernet: :setLinkStatus - Valid but not active" </p><p>and something like this.</p><p>I installed the original back-up dvd 4-5 times, with holding c key. after installation, it says you succesfully installed the software, now restart your mac. but after pushing restart button or its countdown from 30 seconds finished, there is a black screen with only mouse cursor. when i forced to shut the machine down and restart it, there is again gray screen with apple logo and spinning gear.</p><p>I even try to reinstall with SL disc but it didnt worked either.</p><p>i dont know what to do. i searced internet, searched this forum but i couldnt find the answer.</p><p></p><p>i know this is long but thanks for your patience.</p><p></p><p>any help would greatly appriciated. thanks.</p><p></p><p>PS:the dvd s are original. i ve 3 years apple care protection but because i am newbee to Mac OS, i want to take care of myself with your helps before i take it to the support center.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="radyologist, post: 910098, member: 121943"] Hi everybody, 2 days ago, a new macbook pro (13.3 with 10.5.7 OS) came which i ordered from US. i started the mac, set the default language as english, change the keyboard prefences as turkish keyboard, filled the information boxes. after i used it for a few hours, i decided to install SL. there was no private data so i didnt think to make a back up. and also i didnt know how to do that :) this was the first time i tried to use a mac. aproxiamately 20 minutes later, SL installation was left half finished. then i shut the machine down with holding down power button several seconds. the screen was gray when i started it again. with apple logo and spinning gear. then i started searching internet with my older laptop(which i'm using now :) ) I founded the exact problem in apple's support pages. [url=http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570]Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup[/url] I followed the instructions but it didnt work. i push Command-Shift-V buttons together, then dots moves on a black screen, then some writings appear. says "NVEthernet: :mediaChanged - Link is down NVEthernet: :setLinkStatus - Valid but not active" and something like this. I installed the original back-up dvd 4-5 times, with holding c key. after installation, it says you succesfully installed the software, now restart your mac. but after pushing restart button or its countdown from 30 seconds finished, there is a black screen with only mouse cursor. when i forced to shut the machine down and restart it, there is again gray screen with apple logo and spinning gear. I even try to reinstall with SL disc but it didnt worked either. i dont know what to do. i searced internet, searched this forum but i couldnt find the answer. i know this is long but thanks for your patience. any help would greatly appriciated. thanks. PS:the dvd s are original. i ve 3 years apple care protection but because i am newbee to Mac OS, i want to take care of myself with your helps before i take it to the support center. [/QUOTE]
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