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Mac book pro starts up but screen stays black. I have tried taking the battery out, waiting over night it still is black any ideas?

Mac book pro starts up but screen stays black. I have tried taking the battery out, waiting over night it still is black any ideas?

MacBook Pro, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Feb 17, 2012 7:57 AM

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Feb 17, 2012 8:31 AM in response to Robertaphotography

That sounds like the "black screen of death." Visit your local Apple Store/Genius Bar, and they will be able to diagnose the problem - likely a hardware issue - and recommend a repair.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2674?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US


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Mac book pro starts up but screen stays black. I have tried taking the battery out, waiting over night it still is black any ideas?

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