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07/08 MacBook pro won't start

  • 23-12-2011 08:16AM
    #1
    malcolmplex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I bought a refurb MacBook pro in early 2008,that was working fine up till last night.
    However,now when I try to start it,there's a noise(cd drive,I think)then nothing. I hold down the power button for ten seconds and it shuts(!) itself down.
    Has anyone else had this problem and any suggestions what might be wrong?
    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Greentree_uk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Greentree_uk


    does the power light stay on? does the power remain on only while you hold the button? it is possible it could be a graphics card failure - these units are renowned for a GPU problem. but if it powers off nearly straight away it's likely to be the cup's. Def worth dropping into an AASP for a check.


  • #3
    malcolmplex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭malcolmplex


    Thanks for the reply.
    The power light stays on,sometimes it flickers and goes off. I suspect you're right about the graphics card. You wouldn't know the best place on Dublin to get it checked out ?


  • #4
    Greentree_uk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Greentree_uk


    at this stage I'd say most will be closed over christmas, Compu b are open


  • #5
    malcolmplex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭malcolmplex


    Yeah,I'll be leaving it till after the crimbo.what kind of money am I talking about to get it fixed,do you know?


  • #6
    Greentree_uk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Greentree_uk


    if it's the GPU its free. otherwise it wouldn't really be worth fixing.


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