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Help with circle w/ slash at startup... can't boot safemode, can't run disc...
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1008059" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Yes, there is a chance it could be a hard drive failure. You can always buy a hard drive locally and swap the one in the machine out to see if that's the problem. If it turns out it's not the hard drive, return it for a refund. Stores like Best Buy have a 30 day return policy on items like hard drives so you should be OK.</p><p></p><p>As far as calling Apple goes.... since you're out of warranty, they will charge for the call. You can take it on in to an Apple store and get an estimate of repairs. I'm not sure what their minimum fee is but you can always call first to find out before going there.</p><p></p><p>BTW, the Apple Hardware Check (AHT) is not always the best tool to uncover problems as it often overlooks hardware faults. However, it generally is pretty good about uncovering a failing or failed hard drive. It also does a decent check on the system memory.</p><p></p><p>That's why I recommend buying a hard drive locally rather than ordering it from an on line supplier. It may cost more locally, but the return will be less of a problem. Let us know.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1008059, member: 46727"] Yes, there is a chance it could be a hard drive failure. You can always buy a hard drive locally and swap the one in the machine out to see if that's the problem. If it turns out it's not the hard drive, return it for a refund. Stores like Best Buy have a 30 day return policy on items like hard drives so you should be OK. As far as calling Apple goes.... since you're out of warranty, they will charge for the call. You can take it on in to an Apple store and get an estimate of repairs. I'm not sure what their minimum fee is but you can always call first to find out before going there. BTW, the Apple Hardware Check (AHT) is not always the best tool to uncover problems as it often overlooks hardware faults. However, it generally is pretty good about uncovering a failing or failed hard drive. It also does a decent check on the system memory. That's why I recommend buying a hard drive locally rather than ordering it from an on line supplier. It may cost more locally, but the return will be less of a problem. Let us know. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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