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OSX/Hard Disk problem?
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<blockquote data-quote="hughvane" data-source="post: 1074279" data-attributes="member: 56231"><p>If it's the multi-colored beach ball symbol, it's telling you to wait while it checks the OS, or an application that's opening/operating. It can be a sign that there are problems - but not always.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>From what you post, there appears to be a hard drive problem, so you need to run a hardware check. Boot from the original Install Disk 1, open Disk Utilities from the top menu bar, then First Aid from the available tabs. Verify Disk first, followed by Repair Disk (if necessary). </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This could be a sign of faulty RAM, which might also explain the delays and spinning beach ball at startup. First Aid may detect a problem with a RAM module.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Backups should always be a priority for every Mac user, so don't hesitate.</p><p></p><p>Try the Disk Utility check first, to see if repairs can be made. If not, do the backup and then get that MBP into the Apple Store. Make the most of that warranty (if it's still valid).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hughvane, post: 1074279, member: 56231"] If it's the multi-colored beach ball symbol, it's telling you to wait while it checks the OS, or an application that's opening/operating. It can be a sign that there are problems - but not always. From what you post, there appears to be a hard drive problem, so you need to run a hardware check. Boot from the original Install Disk 1, open Disk Utilities from the top menu bar, then First Aid from the available tabs. Verify Disk first, followed by Repair Disk (if necessary). This could be a sign of faulty RAM, which might also explain the delays and spinning beach ball at startup. First Aid may detect a problem with a RAM module. Backups should always be a priority for every Mac user, so don't hesitate. Try the Disk Utility check first, to see if repairs can be made. If not, do the backup and then get that MBP into the Apple Store. Make the most of that warranty (if it's still valid). [/QUOTE]
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