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HHello, my MacBook Pro 2011 fell ,about two feet onto the ground, there is no external damage. Front light is blinking three times and won't start . Tried holding button , smc, pram. Have been reading about RAM. Perhaps it is loose,,,hope that is all it is. Don't have tools( unibody) . Any ideas, help? Thank you
MacBook (13-inch), OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)
CCan actually turn the blinking light on and off with power button. And can hear the click (assuming it is the disc) turn off.
TThere are three beep sounds also.
Three beeps and a comparable blinking power light mean, "not enough WORKING RAM to start up."
You may have to remove and re-seat the RAMs.
The only tool needed is a #0 Phillips screwdriver, which is readily available at lots of outlets. It is not considered a "special tool" like a trip-lobe, or even a Torx -- it is just a very small Phillips.
In the US, you could probably buy a small set that included that one and a few tiny slotted Jewelers' screwdrivers at Home depot.
TThanks just went out and got a screwdriver,,,,gonna attempt this operation
yea! Worked,,,,,Just pulled out the memory and put it back ,,,both slots.....man, it didn't even look out of place, but I guess it must have been slightly unseated.
Congratulations!
You not only solved the problem, but you de-mystified the inside of your computer!
Now get back to work.😝
Just being grumpy (Grant Bennet-Alder would be shocked at the idea) ...
2011s fall into the "obsolete" category late this year early next and Genius Bar will stop servicing them. I would have Genius Bar give it a health-and-wellness check now ... no need to mention the drop. That way you get a last check and if they mention anything you can "suddenly remember".
thanks, Yep, good to get in there - surprised at the thinness of the shell actually. And thanks for the info about the genious bar also Steve...so they wont repair 2011's after this year? they want everyone to "upgrade" huh? Are the wellness checkups free do you know?
Any examination of Apple products is free (try that with a Dell or HP). But after the 5-years (maybe another 6 months) it is obsolete and they stop carrying parts in Genius Bars.
Yes ... Apple does like to sell new products, but also they cannot stock parts forever on older systems AND keep newer systems alive.
As to "thin shell" ... my work HP system is plastic parts held together with screws. They do not survive falls as well as MBPs.
MacBook Pro fell , light flashing three times , won't start
