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So, my sister was fooling around on my laptop, and somehow managed to change the color display. After that, system preferences became unresponsive, so I forced quit. After that, it would be unresponsive every time I opened it. My other apps like Safari and Chrome would shut down within a few seconds of opening them. So, I tried restarting. When I tried to turn it back on, it got stuck on the white startup screen with the apple logo in the center. It’s still stuck that way! It’s a school laptop, and winter break ends soon. I need this fixed ASAP, thanks!
Reset NVRAM Sometimes you need to restore the NVRAM to get your computer functioning again, reset the NVRAM by powering down the MacBook; restart and immediately hold down the “Command-Option-P-R” keys simultaneously. When you hear the start-up chime a second time, release the keys. Startup Disk Selection After resetting the NVRAM, you may need to select the startup disk. This issue usually affects computers with more than one hard drive. Start the computer as normal and hold down the “Option” key as the computer starts. When the Startup Manager displays, use the left or right arrow keys to cycle between hard drive options. Select the main hard drive, usually called Macintosh HD, and press the “Return” key. Wait for your computer to boot into the operating system. Safe Mode Starting in Safe Mode also includes an automatic disk check to verify and repair any issues with the operating system software. If you boot into Safe Mode successfully, you can then shut down your computer and attempt to boot normally. To start in Safe Mode, shut down your computer and press the power button to restart; after you hear the start-up chime, press and hold the “Shift” key. Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo. Disk Utility Use Disk Utility to check the status of your hard disk and make sure that you don’t have a failing hard drive. Shut down your computer; restart and then hold down the “Command-R” keys until you see the OS X Recovery utility screen. Select the “Disk Utility” option and select the “First Aid” tab. Select your hard drive from the sidebar and then click “Repair” to diagnose and repair the disk. If you have a failing hard drive, a notice displays telling you to back up your system and reformat the hard drive. Reinstall Mac OS Reinstalling Mac OS X fixes any corrupt system files and repairs the operating system without deleting your files, applications and other data. Restart and hold down the “Command-R” keys. After you access the OS X Recovery utility, you may need to select a Wi-Fi network so that your Mac can download the latest installation files. Select the “Reinstall OS X” option, click “Continue” and then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the reinstallation of your operating system. Hope this can help you!
Try a safe boot. Run disk utility. Reset PRAM. Using terminal in single user mode. Reinstall Mac OS X. Firstly you need to shut down your computer. Restart and then hold down the “Command-R” keys until you see the OS X Recovery utility screen. Select the disc utility option and select the “First Aid” tab select your hard drive from the sidebar and then click on “Repair” to diagnose and repair the disc. for any other steps visit this blog FIX-mac is stuck on the white startup screen! and see if this help to fix the problem thanks
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None of the options have helped for me. I am able to start up the computer, I hear the chime and it is a white screen. No logo, processing circle, nothing. The only one of the suggested restarts that had some type of response was the NVRAM, the screen would go black and chime over and over again until I released the “Command+Option+P+R”. I am unable to identify if the disck is full, or anything. HELP!
I’m really shocked that Apple , has done this to thes MacBook Pro ’s I mean I super spec’d mine, and update it last weekend, needed to use it and got this same error ’the white screen of death’, this isn’the first time I have experienced such with an apple device, I mean I have 2x Apple tvs, a MacBook Pro 3x iPads, 3xapple watches, and I’m shocked that we as the avid Apple community need to solve an apple problem which looks like they think it to be underrated. My entire family on both sides were introduced to Apple, brothers,sisters,mother ,father, in-laws. Seriously I think Apple need to resolve this issue, as I expected more from them. Regards ‘Avid-Apple -owner’ left scratching his head whether I should have gone dell or IBM
Yeah apple started going crap after Steve Jobs died. As a teacher I’ve raved about how good apple WAS in the past. It was super reliable, especially in remote areas but now all they care about is
If you think the problem is your hard drive, try these two methods: a) If you have access to another Apple computer, connect the two together via firewire, thunderbolt, or USB cable. Now reboot your computer, holding down the T key as it tries to boot. Your screen should now show the logo of the cable you used, and your computer will show up as an external drive on the friend’s computer. Use their computer to use GET INFO to find out how much space is available on the drive, then delete files as necessary to make more room (after copying them to another drive, if you wish). Finally, use their computer to run disk utility on your computer’s hard drive. Disconnect & reboot. b) Reboot your computer, and hold down COMMAND and R while the computer boots. This will give you access to disk utility on your computer. Select the drive, click on the FIRST AID tab, and select RUN to repair problems on your hard drive.
My macbook pro suddenly freezed and when I restarted it, the white screen came up and I freeked out!! I tried the first 2 solutions it did not work! But After trying the third solution (SAFE MODE) it worked. It showed up the white screen for 2 seconds but then it worked
the command+r doesn’t work on my macbook. How will i fix the same issue as the first one does.. It stock on the apple logo and the wheel keeps on spining.
Hi yes please replace ur hard drive!
Same problem with the grey line stuck at the end,.just reinstall my old HD and the problem is solved.
Apple sux I hate apple and will never buy another. I’m having the same problem nothing is working I am so irritated.
2011 mac book pro , white screen with spinning logo, use fixme stick , and then this happened, fix please.
If that macbook is mid 2012 or older possible the flex cable is also the problem. If thats late 2012 up you need to reinstall your max os don’t wipe the hard when installing system so that your data will not be deleted.
I have the same issue however I was able to complete disk utility first aid, once completed I restarted the MacBook, now the progress bar won’t move at all, still have white screen with apple logo however progress bar doesn’t move. This is frustrating as all !&&* and would love if someone has a fix for me?
