2011 MacBook pro not booting flashing status light

Shutdown my MacBook pro last night turned it on this morning and I am not getting apple chime only a blank screen and a flashing sleep light


Anyone knows how to fix this


Warrenty expired 3 months ago

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jun 22, 2012 2:26 PM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2012 2:46 PM

This could be caused by several things. Here are two things you can try.


First thing you could try is to reset the PRAM. Turn off your machine and after pressing the power button, press and hold the following 4 keys: Command, Option (alt), P and R. Hold those down until you hear the chime twice, then release.


If that doesn't fix your problem, you could try reseating the RAM modules. Make sure you're not statically charged by touching a metal surface when handling the memory modules. They're located right under your bottom case, which is attached with 10 screws. Only do this when the machine is turned off, make sure the magsafe is not connected and preferably disconnect the battery.

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Jun 22, 2012 2:46 PM in response to Pharaoh1705

This could be caused by several things. Here are two things you can try.


First thing you could try is to reset the PRAM. Turn off your machine and after pressing the power button, press and hold the following 4 keys: Command, Option (alt), P and R. Hold those down until you hear the chime twice, then release.


If that doesn't fix your problem, you could try reseating the RAM modules. Make sure you're not statically charged by touching a metal surface when handling the memory modules. They're located right under your bottom case, which is attached with 10 screws. Only do this when the machine is turned off, make sure the magsafe is not connected and preferably disconnect the battery.

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Jun 29, 2012 4:14 PM in response to Pharaoh1705

You can try restting the SMC and PRAM. But if some internal part has failed then there is only 2 options. Take it in and have that part replaced (More then likely the Logic board, very expensive) or buy a new computer.


Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)


Mac OS X 10.7 Help: Reset your computer’s PRAM


Good Luck.

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