Fix Your Stuff Community Store

2.2, 2.4, 2.5, or 2.6 GHz Core 2 Duo processor

759 Questions View all

Options

Startup screen locks w/ spinning wheel, white screen on A1260

Recently my computer went crazy and my screen locked up while watching a video. It was extremely difficult to find the mouse cursor, but I was eventually able to properly shut down my computer. After trying to startup afterwards, I got to the white screen with the Apple logo and the spinning wheel. After a few moments, the spinning wheel stopped spinning.

After researching a bit on ifixit.com (love it, by the way), I found that it was more than likely a hard drive issue. I replaced the hard drive (thanks again, ifixit), inserted the OSX installation disk and rebooted. I got the white screen, but no Apple logo OR spinning wheel. It eventually popped up with a note saying that I needed to restart. This has now become a sick, vicious cycle!

Any ideas? Thanks!

Answered! View the answer I have this problem too

Is this a good question?

Yes No
Score -1
Add a comment

1 Answer

Filter by:
Most Helpful Newest Oldest
Chosen Solution

Options

First disconnect the hard drive and see if it will boot from the DVD. Let us know your results.

Was this answer helpful?

Yes No
Score 1

1 Comment:

Ok, so I was mistaken. With the installation disk in the drive and the harddrive still connected, after booting up, I still get the Apple logo and spinning wheel. After a few minutes, a message pops up telling me that I need to power off and restart my computer. Now, after removing the hard drive, I get the same response...White screen, Apple logo, spinning wheel, and power off message. I need some help!!

P.S. I did get the option to select the Mac OSX install DVD at boot-up in all scenarios.

by

Add a comment

Add your answer

drummerjay7 will be eternally grateful.
View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 0

Past 30 Days: 0

All Time: 365