Dropped MacBook pro. Computer turns on but screen won't?
This depends on what model of MacBook Pro you have. In order of likelyhood, this is what happened - 1) You knocked a cable or the backlight inverter board (if applicable) out of its connector. 2) The drop damaged the inverter board (if applicable). 3) You damaged the display controller chipset (the part that tells the LCD panel what pixel is doing what, not the video card) or the LCD panel itself. 4) You busted the LED backlight (if applicable). 5) You damaged the logic board. Note that some models of MacBook Pro use CCFL backlights and other models use LED backlights; you can visit websites like http://www.apple-history.com/, http://www.everymac.com, and http://support.apple.com/ for more information pertaining to your particular model. The easiest way to determine if the LCD panel itself is bad or not is the flashlight method; LED flashlights work better than standard (incandescent, halogen, or krypton) flashlights as far as seeing an image on the panel goes. As far as repair goes, the Apple Store isn't too expensive when compared to other repair shops (its the parts that get you. Good luck. And next time you get a Mac, spend the money on the 3 year plan for it.
Dropped macbook pro...now making noise?
something is probably a bit loose so it would be making the disc come off center, take it to your nearest apple store and have it fixed, it will probably just get worse and damage your disks. In my opinion though just sell it and buy a PC, macs are garbage, difficult to fix yourself, hard to upgrade and 10x more expensive than they needed to be. There's really no advantage to a Mac. I've dropped my laptop (Hp compaq presario cq60) and there was nothing wrong with it...Apple doesn't take care in producing it's products, easy to break, hard to repair...it's how they make their money.
Dropped my macbook pro?
Run a hardware scan, make sure all components are working safe and sound. Beeps should mean something, come back and describe how many beeps your laptop is playing. If something has failed a test, then that part/s needs immediate attention. You will have to take it to repair either to Apple store or 3rd party store. Simple issues could occur if users drop their macbook pros: If your laptop screen is having issue, the whole screen may need replacing. If your mac does not load, your harddrive may have gone bad and you need a new one. Hardware Test: (Perform both simple and extended) http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509 iFixit (for simple repairs: DIY) www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro Good Luck!
Ok so I dropped my Macbook Pro.?
I was stretching on the couch and my laptop slipped out of my lap and fell to the carpet about foot and a half. there isn't any internal damage, it works just fine but when i open and close it, it makes a weird rubbing sound, but when it is open and closed there is no sign of any part being out of place which makes the sounds even more mysterious. any thoughts?
I dropped my laptop and now it's making a weird noise...?
Yesterday, I dropped my laptop from my bed onto my carpet. Now, it makes a loud noise like a fan when I keep it open. If I pick it up and tilt it, it makes a crackling noise, and it kind of smells like something burning. It still works, but I'm afraid it will break or something if I leave it open for more than five minutes. It's a MacBook Pro, and if it breaks, my parents will be VERY angry. Is it broken? What can I do? Please help!
I dropped my laptop and now its making this weird buzzing sound?
The weird sounds could be from a fan being damaged. this can only really be determined when you take it to a computer technician shop. They should be able to give you and estimate before doing any work on it. If it is too much just make sure that you keep the laptop well ventilated, in other words don't use it directly on the bed, put it on two books and do not cover the fans.
Suddenly my MacBook Pro 13-inch is giving a low sound output when compared to the first time. What should I do?
If you are noticing issues with the speaker volume on your MacBook Pro, you may need to reset the NVRAM:Your Mac stores certain settings in a special memory area even if it is turned off. On Intel-based Macs, this is stored in memory known as NVRAM; on PowerPC-based Macs, this is stored in memory known as PRAM.Information stored in NVRAM / PRAM includes:Speaker volumeScreen resolutionStartup disk selectionRecent kernel panic information, if anyIf you experience issues related to these functions, you may need to reset the NVRAM or PRAM. For example, if your Mac starts up from a startup disk other than the one you've specified in Startup Disk preferences, or if a "question mark" icon appears briefly when your Mac starts up, resetting NVRAM / PRAM may help.You can use these steps to reset your NVRAM:Resetting NVRAM / PRAMShut down your Mac.Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.Turn on the computer.Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys before the gray screen appears.Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.Release the keys.After resetting NVRAM or PRAM, you may need to reconfigure your settings for speaker volume, screen resolution, startup disk selection, and time zone information. If issues persist, your Mac's logic board battery (not a portable Mac's rechargeable battery) may need to be replaced. The logic board battery helps retain NVRAM/PRAM settings when your computer is shut down. You can take your Mac to a Mac Genius or Apple Authorized Service Provider to replace the battery on the logic board.You can find the full article here:About NVRAM and PRAMhttp://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
My MacBook Pro won't turn on. The light on the charger flashes orange/green. What should I do?
"Flashing Amber and Green" is universal Apple-talk for something ain't right here. With your MagSafe charger doing that, it means something is preventing the charger from doing what it is supposed to do… which could be several things, none of which are going to make you happy.Damaged MagSafe Cable. This is the best-case scenario, as a replacement is around $80. (Yeah, that's the best-case scenario)Damaged MagSafe Interface. The component on the computer that connects to the MagSafe cable could be damaged, and the cable cannot charge the computer which causes the error.Damaged Battery. The battery may be damaged, or outlived its lifespan. Usually, however, the computer can still be powered and run via power supply in that case but the battery just won't hold a charge. Check the charge level with the button that illuminates the LEDs on the computer to show charge level, if your model has them.Damaged Logic Board. Ouch, this one is going to put a dent in your wallet without AppleCare. Your Logic Board (Apple's term for a motherboard) could be fried -- possibly due to a power surge or other anomaly -- and will need to be replaced.There are plenty of other things it could be too. If you're extremely lucky, it's a software or firmware glitch that can be fixed simply by resetting the SMB. Take your computer in to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, and have the, diagnose the issue; make sure you're prepared for bad news, and have the means to pay a few hundred dollars if necessary.If you're like me, and your computer fails while under AppleCare, it'll be an amazing feeling to know its all free. If not… well, I don't wish that feeling upon anyone.