After restoring Mac OS X and your Apple applications, you can selectively restore your other data and applications from a Time Machine backup.
Using Apple Hardware Test
If you suspect a problem with the MacBook Pro hardware, you can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there is a problem with one of the computer’s components, such as the memory or processor.
To use Apple Hardware Test:
1Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it.
2Restart your MacBook Pro, and press and hold the D key as it starts up.
3When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language for your location.
4Press the Return key or click the right arrow button.
5When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow the onscreen instructions.
6If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn’t detect a hardware failure, the problem might be software related.
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