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Install Disk on Macbook pro

My macbook pro (running leopard) recently "locked up" and would not move past the log-in screen. I walked through many steps offered on the apple support pages, ultimately getting to the point where it was suggested I re-install using the original DVDs

I am trying that right now, but the Discs and progress have now also locked up and are not progressing.

Any ideas appreciated

macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.5.1)

Posted on Jan 21, 2008 6:30 PM

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Jan 21, 2008 6:49 PM in response to rmkay

a) Check that your ram was inserted properly. Loose ram costs lives 🙂
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303491

b) Insert your install DVD and restart the computer - hold down the D key as it starts up and run the Apple Hardware Test (I think it's D - it says which key on the disk) and see if

i) The test completes

ii) If there are any errors.

If the error mentions memory or ram, see if the machine will start without the offending chip.

Install Disk on Macbook pro

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