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Troubleshooting Flowchart—Startup Problems
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1.Boot with extensions off.
2.Boot with Disk Tools Update Driver.
3.Replace the hard drive.
4.Replace the logic board.
1.Reset PRAM.
2.Boot from Disk Tools.
3.If hard drive appears, reinstall system software.
4.If hard drive doesn't appear,see ifHard Drive Format can reformat it.
5.Replace the hard drive cable.
6.Replace the hard drive.
7.Replace the logic board.
Do the
trackpad and No keyboard function?
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1.Reset PRAM.
2.Check the trackpad and keyboard cables.
3.Replace the trackpad and keyboard cables.
4.Replace the trackpad.
5.Replace the keyboard.
6.Replace the logic board.
Insert a
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1.Replace the floppy drive cable.
2.Replace the floppy drive.
Yes
