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    i need to fix this in the next two days

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by wakikilady, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. wakikilady

    wakikilady Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have this mac ibook4 that keeps giving me a blue screen
    when i ever it's powered on
    i need to know what is really causing that.
    i just doesn't respond to anything
    and some times the screen blinks
    please help me out if u have an idea of what
    might be causing this.
    and how i should go about it.
    HEEEEEELLLLPPPP!
     
    wakikilady, Feb 17, 2009
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    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    Try plugging it into another monitor. If it works, the original monitor is busted. If it still doesn't, we'll have to dig deeper.
     
    HerrKaputt, Feb 17, 2009
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Apple Store nearby?
     
    ZaZ, Feb 17, 2009
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    What do you mean by "it doesnt respond to anything"? What troubleshooting steps have you taken? Are you in the OS when it locks up on you? Is it stuck on a blue screen on boot up?
     
    diggy, Feb 17, 2009
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    Tolkannn Notebook Evangelist

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    Sounds like the BOSD on windows computers! lool :L

    (I know its not possible)
     
    Tolkannn, Feb 17, 2009
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    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Some kind of hardware failure I would think.
     
    Seshan, Feb 17, 2009
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    Like others have stated, try connecting the system to an external monitor. If things are showing up then this could rule out the video card and this is probably a hardware issue associated with your laptop's display. If you don't have an external monitor and live near an Apple Store, take it there. Before you go, make sure you setup an appointment to expedite the process. See link below to setup an appointment:

    http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
     
    booji, Feb 17, 2009
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Like Seshan said, it's most likely a hardware failure. Could be the HDD or CCFL. :(
     
    Colton, Feb 17, 2009
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    wakikilady Notebook Enthusiast

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    what i actually mean is that.it gets stuck at boot up
    responding to nothing but the power nob.and would not
    allow any cd to be inserted.
     
    wakikilady, Feb 18, 2009
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    wakikilady Notebook Enthusiast

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    i think it is but i don't know how to go about it.
     
    wakikilady, Feb 18, 2009
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    wakikilady Notebook Enthusiast

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    i had wanted to plug it to another monitor but i dont know with what cable am
    i supposed to connect it?
     
    wakikilady, Feb 18, 2009
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    Preferably, the very same cable you use currently. But even if you can't, use any cable that works. The important thing is that if you can display an image on another monitor, then the original monitor is broken.
     
    HerrKaputt, Feb 18, 2009
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    So you hear the chime at boot up, and then the system freezes? Have you tried to boot in to Safe Mode (hold the Shift key while the machine is starting up). Did you install any updates prior to this problem occuring?
     
    diggy, Feb 18, 2009
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    i tried connecting to another monitor
    using the usb device,but it will not work
    i tried with the fire wire and that won't work as well
    i dont know what to do now any other suggestions
     
    wakikilady, Feb 19, 2009
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    That seems to be a serious problem. Call Apple and have them guide you.
     
    HerrKaputt, Feb 19, 2009
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    wakikilady Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey i got your tips on how to boot on safe mode and it really did me good,but the screen still blinks as it displayed the login option
    am very great full
    i will get back to you when anything new comes up
    you guys have really come in handy
    thanks for your support.
     
    wakikilady, Feb 19, 2009
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  17. diggy

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    Dont you need an adapter to hook up to an external monitor? I looked at the iBook G4 that we have at work, and there is no standard VGA or DVI port on that machine.

    **Just did some searching - you are going to need an adapter, as well as a standard VGA or DVI cable in order to connect to an external monitor. Check out this forum for some additional info:

    http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=479108 **
     
    diggy, Feb 19, 2009
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