MacBook Pro will only start in 'safe' mode, why is this?

Question 1

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Question 2

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Clean up, compatible OS for this vintage , and "harvesting"programs..?

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Question 3

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MacBook VGU has died 3 times in a row with only a few days running

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Kul 13, 2017

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Question 4

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Replacing dead hdd, having to boot from disc?

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Question 5

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No input / output sound devices, no startup chime

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Question 6

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Spare Part Number? 17" LCD Display 1920x1200

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Mha 17, 2016

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Question 7

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Where to start repairing MacBook

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Jurgen 663

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Kho 23, 2016

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Question 8

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High CPU temperature - fans not activating to cool!

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Michael Latham 13

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Kho 5, 2016

answered Kho 5, 2016 crwdns2933505:0crwdne2933505:0 Michael Latham

Question 9

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Upgrade CPU to i7

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Mud 14, 2016

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Question 10

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blue screen is all I get

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Huk 30, 2015

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Question 11

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LCD screen problem and question mark

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Nhl 5, 2015

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Question 12

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Missing capacitor needs to be replaced

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Ndz 3, 2015

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Question 13

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Swap screens Matte MacBook Pro 17" mid 2010 with Glossy late 2011?

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Kul 28, 2015

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Question 14

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upgrade to a faster chip/mother board

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Kul 20, 2015

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Question 15

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no screen or key board but getting the start up chime

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Yan 7, 2015

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Question 16

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Are parts in Models A1151 A1212 A1229 & A1261 usually interchangeable?

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Leon

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Huk 24, 2014

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Question 17

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Can I install a battery from a newer unibody?

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Huk 22, 2014

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Question 18

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My 17 in MacBook Pro does`t turn on...

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Huk 13, 2014

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Question 19

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Why can't I see target computer on host computer in firewire mode?

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Ndz 21, 2014

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Question 20

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Possible water damage to logic board from June how to fix?

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Mha 13, 2014

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