See “if your macbook pro doesn’t turn on or start – Apple MacBook Pro (Late 2007, 2.4/2.2 GHz) User Manual

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Chapter 4

Problem, Meet Solution

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If your MacBook Pro doesn’t turn on or start up

Try the following suggestions in order until your computer turns on:

 Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning

power outlet. Be sure to use the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with your

MacBook Pro. If the power adapter stops charging and you don’t see the indicator

light on the MagSafe connector turn on when you plug in the power cord, try

unplugging and replugging the power cord to reseat it, or try another power outlet.

 Check whether the battery needs to be recharged. Press the small button on the

battery. You should see one to four lights indicating the battery’s level of charge.

If a single indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery at

least until that indicator light is glowing continuously.

 If the problem persists, reset the MacBook Pro power manager by disconnecting the

power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the power (®) button for at

least 5 seconds.

 If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and

that it is compatible with your computer. See whether removing and reinstalling the

old memory allows the computer to start up (see “Installing Additional Memory” on

page 37).

 Press the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option,

P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second time to reset

the parameter RAM (PRAM).

 If you still can’t start up your MacBook Pro, see “Learning More, Service, and Support”

on page 59 for information about contacting Apple for service.

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