My 2006 MacBook Pro won’t hard reset

When I try to reset it it shows three icons flashing the Apple logo a circle with a line through it and the file with question mark I think it deleted core services an also the os (macOS 10.6.8)

Posted on May 8, 2022 3:50 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2022 10:35 AM

I should have included this link in my previous reply:

If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support


Also, that MBP shipped with a set of Mac OS X reinstall DVDs. If you still have those, you might try booting the computer with them and see if you can get into the Disk Utility to run First Aid on the internal drive.


Honestly, though, I wouldn't put much effort into restoring the computer, and certainly don't spend any $. It might be entertaining to toy with as a hobby machine, but it's outlived its usefulness, imho.

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May 8, 2022 10:35 AM in response to Eastjaqne

I should have included this link in my previous reply:

If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support


Also, that MBP shipped with a set of Mac OS X reinstall DVDs. If you still have those, you might try booting the computer with them and see if you can get into the Disk Utility to run First Aid on the internal drive.


Honestly, though, I wouldn't put much effort into restoring the computer, and certainly don't spend any $. It might be entertaining to toy with as a hobby machine, but it's outlived its usefulness, imho.

May 8, 2022 8:00 AM in response to Eastjaqne

The flashing question mark indicates the Mac is unable to locate the operating system. Either the OS has been corrupted, deleted or the drive mechanism is failing/failed.


Mac OS X 10.6.8 is obsolete. Recovering the computer without a viable backup drive will be difficult.


The 2006 MacBook Pro is obsolete.


Friendly advice: replace your sixteen (!) year old MacBook with something newer.


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