macbook air problem

[sm1992]

ok i have a macbook air (no hdd inside)

but i have a weird fault

i switch it on and it just gives a black screen, but i can hear the startup chime.

what wrong? can it be the graphics card?

pleaase help

 

[iPadPhone]

ok i have a macbook air (no hdd inside)

but i have a weird fault

i switch it on and it just gives a black screen, but i can hear the startup chime.

what wrong? can it be the graphics card?

pleaase help

HDD is always a start.

 

[42streetsdown]

is the screen powered on and black, or does it not turn on at all?

 

[halledise]

ok i have a macbook air (no hdd inside)

but i have a weird fault

i switch it on and it just gives a black screen, but i can hear the startup chime.

what wrong? can it be the graphics card?

pleaase help

look to your 'F2' button and hold it down for a bit to ensure your screen is at full brightness

after that try to zap the PRAM - hold down command + option + p + r upon startup until you hear the chime 3 or 4 times

 

[sm1992]

WOW quick replies!

ok, i dont want to waste money on a hdd atm, until i get somthing on the screen of the mac, because the macbook air actually takes a pata zif drive, and hopefully if i solve this problem then im planning on getting an Ssd 😎

i tried the f2 button, no luck

and the screen stays black (with no power) same as when its off

 

[halledise]

WOW quick replies!

ok, i dont want to waste money on a hdd atm, until i get somthing on the screen of the mac, because the macbook air actually takes a pata zif drive, and hopefully if i solve this problem then im planning on getting an Ssd 😎

i tried the f2 button, no luck

and the screen stays black (with no power) same as when its off

call Apple or take it to an Apple Store if you have one nearby - warranty 😀

 

[sm1992]

no warranty its the a1237

 

[sporadicMotion]

no warranty its the a1237

The fact that it chimes is interesting. Check to make sure the display is still connected inside the air. Also, if you have access to a micro dvi adaptor, you could check to see if it gives you the grey screen on an external (start the machine in clamshell mode with the power connected)

 

[halledise]

no warranty its the a1237

aaah - so sorry - should have read your post more carefully 😱

 

[sm1992]

The fact that it chimes is interesting. Check to make sure the display is still connected inside the air. Also, if you have access to a micro dvi adaptor, you could check to see if it gives you the grey screen on an external (start the machine in clamshell mode with the power connected)

what do i need for clamshell mode?