My MacBook Pro won't start up it will only gives me a big padlock
os x mountain lion 10.8.4-OTHER, Other OS, MAC OS X 10.8.4
That usually means you've implemented a firmware password or have an encrypted hard drive via FileVault 2.
I sent it out for repair to PowerBook Medic because apple said they could fix it but for 1200 which I got it fixed for 800! So I thought but when it was returned it is doing the same thing that it was doing before when I just press the power button it is searching. And when I boot up in options it gives me the Big Padlock!
If apple knows how to bypass this how come it is not shared with the public when this is A TOP Issue that I see all the time. I never set a firmware password I thing the app.e Genius Bar set one when I had brought it in way before this problem.
If anyone knows how to bye pass this pad lock password I am all ears.
Thanks Suzanne
Well, you never answered my query. I'll assume it's a firmware password. Disconnect the AC adaptor, remove the battery if it's removable. Remove both memory modules and wait at least five minutes. Reinstall the memory modules.
My MacBook Pro won't start up it it will only give me a padlock
