OS X V10.7 Lion :: Mac Won't Boot Up - Unlock The Start Up Disc?
Apr 29, 2012
So I accidentally saved the wrong files to my start up disc. It appears that mac is seeking direction and isn't getting it. All I get is the white screen with the spinning ball. Things I've tried already, 1. (Shift Key) Booting in Safe-Mode. result is: Mac starts to enter safe mode, the little power meter starts to build on the screen, after about 20 seconds the meter stops and the fan speed increases until it gets pretty loud. Eventually the fan speed mellows out, but it never actually boots up. 2. (Option key) This gives me a choice of two drives to choose from, MAC HD & Mac Recovery. I've tried clicking on both drives multiple times by themselves with no luck. I've tried clicking on them seperately and then went right into safe mode with no luck. 3. I've even tried downloading a recovery file from apple and put it on a disc. result: It reads the disc and the goes back to that wonderful white screen and spinning ball.
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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)
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Jul 4, 2012
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I didn't feel like typing this situation out, so I choreographed an interperative dance for you all. Then decided a video might be a bit more clear:[url]
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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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