Macbook Pro model 3.1 OS X 10.10.3 will not start - progress @ 50%
Macbook Pro model 3.1 OS X 10.10.3 will not start - progress @ 50%
15 inch Macbook Pro
OSX 10.10.3
2 GB RAM
160 GB HD
MODEL 3.1 (Mid 2007?)
Macbook Pro model 3.1 OS X 10.10.3 will not start - progress stuck @ 50%
Tried some or all of fixes below, no change.
Want to sell this Macbook, OS X downgrade to Mavericks OK, data loss OK.
Suggestions?
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OS X Yosemite: Ways to start up your Mac
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH18801?locale=en_US
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6606897
we have a lot of iMacs hanging at boot since the update from Mavericks to Yosemite.
They are stuck at 50% on the progress bar.
This seems to workaround the problem for us:
Reset NVRAM with CMD+ALT+P+R
Then boot in safe mode, http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14204
Then reboot normally.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14204
OS X Mavericks: Start up in safe mode
Starting up in “safe mode” may help you diagnose problems you’re having with your Mac.
Shut down your Mac and wait 10 seconds.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold down the Shift key.
You should press the Shift key as soon as possible after you hear the startup tone, but not before.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and progress indicator (spinning gear).
To leave safe mode, restart your Mac normally without holding down any keys during startup.
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http://osxdaily.com/2014/12/14/reinstall-os-x-mac-internet-recovery/
In some rare situations, reinstalling OS X on a Mac may be required. This is made fairly easy as all modern Macs include the OS X Internet Recovery feature, which lets you reinstall OS X through a netboot type of mode that is accessed from the internet rather than a local drive. This is helpful in the event you need to reinstall Mac OS X whether for fun, because something has gone truly haywire, or because you need to replace the system software for whatever other reason.
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Connected Time Machine Backup - restart - no response
15 inch Macbook Pro
OSX 10.10.3
2 GB RAM
160 GB HD
MODEL 3.1 (Mid 2007?)
Macbook Pro model 3.1 OS X 10.10.3 will not start - progress stuck @ 50%
Tried some or all of fixes below, no change.
Want to sell this Macbook, OS X downgrade to Mavericks OK, data loss OK.
Suggestions?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
OS X Yosemite: Ways to start up your Mac
https://support.apple.com/kb/PH18801?locale=en_US
__________________________
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6606897
we have a lot of iMacs hanging at boot since the update from Mavericks to Yosemite.
They are stuck at 50% on the progress bar.
This seems to workaround the problem for us:
Reset NVRAM with CMD+ALT+P+R
Then boot in safe mode, http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14204
Then reboot normally.
__________________________
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph14204
OS X Mavericks: Start up in safe mode
Starting up in “safe mode” may help you diagnose problems you’re having with your Mac.
Shut down your Mac and wait 10 seconds.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold down the Shift key.
You should press the Shift key as soon as possible after you hear the startup tone, but not before.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and progress indicator (spinning gear).
To leave safe mode, restart your Mac normally without holding down any keys during startup.
__________________________
http://osxdaily.com/2014/12/14/reinstall-os-x-mac-internet-recovery/
In some rare situations, reinstalling OS X on a Mac may be required. This is made fairly easy as all modern Macs include the OS X Internet Recovery feature, which lets you reinstall OS X through a netboot type of mode that is accessed from the internet rather than a local drive. This is helpful in the event you need to reinstall Mac OS X whether for fun, because something has gone truly haywire, or because you need to replace the system software for whatever other reason.
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Connected Time Machine Backup - restart - no response
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I had that problem every-time I upgrade to 10.10.3
10.10.1 and 10.10.2 is good, 10.10.3 is a apple problem, you will have to revert or do a new install of yosemite
10.10.1 and 10.10.2 is good, 10.10.3 is a apple problem, you will have to revert or do a new install of yosemite
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>> Did you have FileVault enabled?
Don't know but not likely
>> Have you managed to get it to boot at all using any of the suggestions?
No, even inserted original Installation Disc - read disc (I think) & continued slow spinning - no help, used start + F12 to eject disc.
>> You will have to revert or do a new install of yosemite
How do I do either of these choices?
Mac is Cat5 connected to local network/Internet
Had MacBook in command mode, entered $start (or similar) - back to stuck @ 50% progress bar
Seems some major surgery is required - short of replacing HD - what next?
Don't know but not likely
>> Have you managed to get it to boot at all using any of the suggestions?
No, even inserted original Installation Disc - read disc (I think) & continued slow spinning - no help, used start + F12 to eject disc.
>> You will have to revert or do a new install of yosemite
How do I do either of these choices?
Mac is Cat5 connected to local network/Internet
Had MacBook in command mode, entered $start (or similar) - back to stuck @ 50% progress bar
Seems some major surgery is required - short of replacing HD - what next?
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Having exhausted my options, I tried to reboot one last time. For unknown reasons, the MacBook Pro booted into an options screen with Restore from Backup, Reinstall OS X + others. With Disk Utility App options (Repair/Verify), found that disc was healthy. Tried Restore from Backup - after 4 hours of waiting, time to restore was 25 hours and only 12.3% restored.
So, I tried reinstall of OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 - it **WORKED**
Why? don't really expect an answer, just hope it continues to work...
So, I tried reinstall of OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 - it **WORKED**
Why? don't really expect an answer, just hope it continues to work...
Before I did that, I reset the SMC, then reset the PRAM, then ran Disk Utility to repair the disk. I then ran a system recovery. Since you have Time Machine, you've already backed up, so it should be fine to just recover OS X. You shouldn't lose any data, at least I haven't, but I always make sure I have a backup before I start.