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Trying to Start MacBook gives Folder with Question Mark
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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When I startup my macbook I get a big folder icon with a question mark?. The computer wont boot, and when I insert the Leopard instalation CD the startup and disk utility don´t see the hardisk?
Help really needed
(Last edited by pedroperez80; Dec 28, 2007 at 12:05 PM.
(Reason:better title))
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It sounds like your hard drive has failed.
I would start with the Apple Hardware Test: Intel-based Macs: Starting up into Apple Hardware Test
If you have access to another Mac, try to boot the failed unit in Target Disk mode (hold down the 't' key while booting) and connect it via a FireWire cable to another Mac. The working Mac might see the other one as a external drive; if it does, copy your data off of it right away. I don't think this will work, but its worth a shot.
Otherwise, start looking for a replacement drive. On the MacBooks, replacing the drive takes about 10 minutes.
(As a side note...a more descriptive title other than "Help!!!" would be a good idea)
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Administrator  Join Date: Apr 2001
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Originally Posted by frdmfghtr 
As a side note...a more descriptive title other than "Help!!!" would be a good idea)
Actually, it's one of our rules. The OP's title is pretty much useless. I'll fix it, but it's important for you to do your part, pedro, and tell the reader what your problem is. Isn't it pretty logical that most people post requests for help in these forums? How is the reader to know whether he's got a chance to help you if you don't give him a clue?
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Glenn -----
OTR/L, MOT, Tx
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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You could download Ubuntu and boot the computer off the CD. I have had that same problem twice, and didn't know about Ubuntu back then; I stayed without my precious MacBook for about three months in total...
I hope this can be of help =)
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