mac powerbook g4 problem

z4chd1zzl3 · Post by **z4chd1zzl3** » 26 Mar 2009, 17:45

i have a mac and im clueless about them. one day i went and installed a update and had to restart it and when i did the screen was blank. you will hear the mac sound and all but nothing will pop up can anyone help?

Post by **bad_brain** » 26 Mar 2009, 18:18

hm, is nothing to see at all on the screen or is only the start of the desktop environment failing and you can enter textmode?

z4chd1zzl3 · Post by **z4chd1zzl3** » 26 Mar 2009, 18:46

its blank the whole time. ive read recently about reset codes for something ive tried 1 of them and the apple came up like it was gonna boot up and i heard the mac chime but nothng after that. i dont have the slightlest clue since im new to macs

Post by **computathug** » 26 Mar 2009, 19:03

Have you got the install disk?

If so will it boot to utilities and find the hdd?

z4chd1zzl3 · Post by **z4chd1zzl3** » 27 Mar 2009, 12:00

nope didnt buy it brand new bought it off a buddy and he only had laptop and cords

Post by **computathug** » 27 Mar 2009, 12:35

k first thing first. try and get a *cough* free edition of OSX Leapord or whatever it is thats installed. You will need it anyway incase anything goes down so this will be a good start.

Then we can start troubleshooting

z4chd1zzl3 · Post by **z4chd1zzl3** » 27 Mar 2009, 13:13

where could i get a copy of that at? i know you cant post sites since its against the rules but ya know you can give me a hint

n3rd · Post by **n3rd** » 27 Mar 2009, 14:33

often there are sea men, that do not take kindly with the law, They are called "The Pirates" most of them have a secret "bay"in which they dock their ship.

Most often there are treasure maps that guide you to where u want to go, some of the techno pirates call it "Google"

in your case: Treasure map

hope this helps

Post by **computathug** » 27 Mar 2009, 15:16

Nice one n3rd,

Dont think it could have been put any better than that!

z4chd1zzl3 · Post by **z4chd1zzl3** » 28 Mar 2009, 00:52

ive googled it before all people say is to reset something and i have still doesnt work

nightkid · Post by **nightkid** » 07 Apr 2009, 20:28

my bro had the same problem with his notebook.
his video card went out and had to get another, he was under warranty thank god

the price was fierce.

z4chd1zzl3 · Post by **z4chd1zzl3** » 07 Apr 2009, 22:24

yeah ive heard a few stories about apples prices on repiars people have told me that it could be a hardrive problem or video card or i just need to reset the pram im still trying to figure out exactly what it is