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Model A1286. Released February 2011 / 2.0, 2.2, or 2.3 GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 Processor

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Why won't my MacBook start?, can only be startet in "safe mode"

My macbook won't do a normal start up. it is only possible to start it in safe mode.

When i start it up, it goes to the loading page. and when its around 75% done its reboots..? what is the problem?

I can get it to start up using safe mode.. i just saw that my macbook is saying that the new battery i installed around 2 month ago, needs service, and won't charge..? Could the battery be the problem?

And 2 a month lifetime on a battery from ifixit's EU, is that what i should expect?

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First go under the Apple to System Preferences > Extensions and see what you may have installed that's hanging you up. Also if you are not running a good virus removal program, do so. After you have your machine clean, and booting properly, address the battery issue.

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Thank you for answering so quickly..

Under extensions i don only see 4 programs, and i dont think that makes any sense?

A good virus removal program? what program would u recommend?

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What are those four programs? I like Symantecs Endpoint Protection. For years we had no problems on Apples with viruses. But now that they have become rich, they have become a target. 90% of the machines I get in now have some infections. One had 214! Keeping your machine updated helps a lot.

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its: dropbox, evernote, one note and google drive..

i just did a virus scan, it didn't find anything. ?

any other ideas?

The problem started when the machine ran low on battery. It shut down automatically. when i had charged it a while i tried to start it up again, but now it won't start up? - This makes me think that the battery is the problem?

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