MB Won't Start

[EricBrian]

Any ideas how I might get my MB to start.... I open the cover and press the powerbutton. The wait-state icon comes up and spins and spins and spins.

Thanks
Eric

[spinnerlys]

What MacBook model specifically? What have you done before you shut it down? Do you still have the Restore DVDs (the gray ones) or a SL Upgrade DVD to run Disk Utility from it?

[EricBrian]

It is the most current white MB.

I don't recall excatly what I did.... Just normal use. No system type installs/changes/etc. Normal meaning playing music and writing a document in Word. Then when done, just "Shut Down."

Yes, I have the Install DVDs. Was thinking about installing OS again.

However, I just realized that the easiest thing to do is to take it to a genius at the Apple Store. :)

Thanks

[kevinspellman]

Reset the PRAM. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379)
Reset the SMC. (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964)
Use Disk Utility (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1417) on your OS X Install disc, or discs that came with your computer.

[EricBrian]

Took it to the genius bar at the apple store... It has to be sent in. The genius said the motherboard has to be replaced.

And, thanks for the input. :)