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I suddenly had an issue with my Mac Mini. It started to take long seconds, even minutes, to load a software (with the round cursor turning). So I decided to restart it but, how surprise, it got stuck on a blue screen. A few more try to shut down and start again, including with the original install DVD, but it's now stuck on the screen with the Apple logo on white background... Here is what I have done so far: - removed all the stuff connected to it, there is only the external screen left (mouse and keyboard are wireless). - tried to start it in safe mode, but nothing happens, it's still stuck on the same Apple screen - tried to start with the original install DVD, not better (DVD is actually now stuck in the Mini, I can't get it out...) - tried to start it with Command-S, and a Read Error was displayed. See attached picture of the whole text displayed. Any idea what this means? Thanks a lot for your help! |
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Do you have a wired keyboard and mouse that you can use? When confronted with boot problems it's best to use a wired keyboard and mouse\trackpad. If you have a wired keyboard, try booting with the Option key held down. If that doesn't work, you might try removing the hard drive from the Mini to see if it will boot from the DVD.
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Also, I've discovered I can access the shared folders on my Mini from my MacBook on the network. Screen share doesn't work though, only the finder view of the shared folders... I was wondering if this could be an issue with the RAM? |
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As chscag suggests get a wired kb and mouse. Invaluable trouble shooters. Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer! |
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When I look at that error in Safe Mode, it can't read something on the hard drive.
Try everything else suggested, but I have a strong feeling your hard drive might be dying. |
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I've tried all the suggestion, including using the original disc and pressing C at the boot up (I get a message that OSX cannot be installed on this computer), and I can't get the computer to work...
What is strange is that when I start it in safe mode, I get to a blue screen rather than the Apple logo on a white background. And I can then access all my shared folders from any computer on the network.. DOesn't this mean the hard drive is not dead? |
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so does that mean it is actually booting from the install media to give you that error. Can you provide a screenshot of the same?
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Maybe not dead but has errors. At least where that one file is located it can't read.
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You have to be very specific with us, since we aren't there to watch what you are doing.
Tell us SPECIFICALLY what happens when you restart the machine holding the option key down. |
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My sister and I will be in Orlando in March for a band trip with our middle school daughters. We will only be going to Universal and Sea World. But we will arrive a day ahead of the band and we would like to visit some resorts, like AoA. From our past stays at resorts, some have the guard station-- can you just tell tem you want to look around a resort?
Yes. We visited 4 different resorts when we visited last year. We just stopped at the gate and let them know we were stopping in to visit. Most of the time we had a dining reservation, but it was no problem even when we were just looking around. Have fun!
What we do is park at downtown disney and then you have your choice of resort buses to catch. Then from said resort take thier dtd bus back,or hop around to a few.
My touring method depends on which resorts I want to visit. If you're going to AoA, then it's easiest to drive. Just tell the guard you want to look around and it'll be fine. He/She might ask to see a driver's license and they may write down your license plate, but I've never had any guard say I couldn't look around. At some of the Deluxe resorts (during the busy season), they may issue a parking pass (just so folks don't try to park at a resort and go to a park) or they may tell you which lot to use. Other than that, it's pretty easy to tour the resorts.


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Well if it were me I would just reinstall CUPS to be safe:slapt-get --reinstall cupsThen reset the printer using your browser and localhost:631, use LPT1 as the device, and try a different LaserJet driver (hpijs).