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Macbook Won't Start and Is Making Creepy Noises!

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maxdovala

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Aug 21, 2008
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Hey!

My macbook just shut down during a backup of its own accord, and now when i turn it on, i see a gray screen with nothing on it and it makes weird clicking/scratching noises from inside the computer. Also, I've tried turning it on 3 times, and the 2nd it made one long, ominous beep as it turned on, but on the 1st and 3rd tries it didn't. I'm so confused. Also I'm really scared, my computer cannot crash right now. Apple care is closed, so I thought I'd ask what's wrong with it here.

Thanks for your help!
 
yes i was wondering about that...if it's a hard drive issue, will i probably lose my data since the last backup? because i just cannot afford for that to happen
 
maxdovala said:
yes i was wondering about that...if it's a hard drive issue, will i probably lose my data since the last backup? because i just cannot afford for that to happen
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I believe there are ways to receive your data sometimes.
There are programs out there that can do it, but sometimes, you lose it all.

Sorry.
 
It's your hard drive if it is a grinding sound from the bottom right hand corner. Im on my third hard drive because of the same issue your having. Your going to have to take it into to apple to get it fixed and sorry to say but i think you will loose all of your data.
 
jordand321 said:
It's your hard drive if it is a grinding sound from the bottom right hand corner. Im on my third hard drive because of the same issue your having. Your going to have to take it into to apple to get it fixed and sorry to say but i think you will loose all of your data.
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How much is that if you don't have Apple Care?
 
Sounds like your harddrive is failing.

Insulin Junkie said:
EDIT: Ouch.btw. WD harddrives are great.
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WD drives are always on sale. Yes they are great as low cost drives, but many people don't find them that great for reliability.

I buy HD with 3 or 5 year warranty.
 
Consultant said:
WD drives are always on sale. Yes they are great as low cost drives, but many people don't find them that great for reliability.

I buy HD with 3 or 5 year warranty.
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I just back up daily and yes warranty is important.
 
I'm on my 3rd drive in 10 months of ownership. This time I just bought a 250gb WD Scorpio Black and installedit myself.
First was from the defective seagate run and expired on day 91, second was from apple (hitachi i think) and lasted about 6 months until I accidentally set the computer down roughly. I figured it was my fault and i'd just upgrade the HD and ram for less.

Luckily I not only had a back up, but I have an external that i made a complete copy/bootable drive (with carbon copy clone) after the first one failed. I could still use the 'book until I recieved the new internal.
 
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