Palmetto Proving Grounds

The screen never comes on, it stays black. When ever I do the shut down it doesn't do a full shut down. The things I found on google told me to reset something and also try a shift, ctrl option power button combination, which didn't work.

The light on the button to open it when it is closed stays solid when it is closed and when it is opened it goes out.

Worst problem I have ever had with my MB Pro.

Try starting up your MacBook from an alternative system disc. Say, original system disk or Snow Leopard install disc. If it starts and all is well, you have corrupted software. Boot from alternative disc and run repair under utilities, or other 3rd party software.

If you can't fix it yourself, I highly recommend a visit to your nearest Apple store.

I just had a MacPro tower logic board fail (not their fault, I was monkeying around), and they replaced it with a new Apple warranted part cheaper than I could buy a used one off the internet and install myself.

Although I normally fix it myself, this time the Apple Store on King Street, Charleston, has been a first class service experience.

Hold down the power button for at least a minute or two. This will completely shut off the computer. You will hear it shut off. Let it sit for a couple of minutes and restart. Did it start normally? Did it sound like it started normally but you have no video? Did it have video up until a certain point and then go black?