Recently,
I tried to start up my MacBook Pro and it simply wouldn’t boot. All I saw was a
grey screen. I can’t afford to lose all my work! Can I do anything with the
computer?
This is really scary, isn’t it?
It’s happened to a lot of Mac users, and a lot of them think the only
alternative is to get a new computer! Fortunately, the solution usually isn’t
nearly that drastic, and the answer might be really simple.
The Mac stores settings that can get “confused”
and cause the computer to be unable to boot. It’s easy to reset two of these
sets of settings, the PRAM (Parameter Random-Access Memory) and SMC (System
Management Controller). Resetting each of these requires holding a specific set
of keys as you boot the computer, but the steps are slightly different for
laptops with and without removable batteries—rather than quote the steps here,
we’ll refer you to a useful article that describes what to do in case your
computer won’t boot. Rather than panicking, check out the steps listed here: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/mac-wont-boot-step-step-guide-waking/.
Doug and Ken have both used these steps to revive seemingly dead Macs in the
past—the steps just might work for you, as well! (If all else fails, think
about calling Apple support, or visiting a local Apple store for more specific
help with your computer. Don’t give up yet until you do!)
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