Let’s Get Fixed Up!
Dallas County |Mac Services
Why do I have a flashing folder with a question mark sign in my MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Pro, or iMac Pro?
The reason for your Mac device is getting flashing folder with question mark sign or flashing question mark in a folder, is due to your mac is unable to locate the system files or folders to startup disk. Therefore, the mac will not boot. There might be another reason why mac is not booting up properly.
How to fix Apple Mac with a flashing folder with question mark sign or flashing question mark in a folder?
Shut down the Mac by holding down the power key until Mac shuts down. Hold Command and R key and turn on the Mac, hold the keys until you see the Apple logo. Mac will open in recovery mode.
Once you are in Recovery mode, open Disk Utility on the check if you can see your hard drive (either with your name or Macintosh HD), then select the hard drive and Run First Aid, multiple times.
If the First aid works, that means you have fixed your corrupt system files and may use the Mac again.
If the First aid gets an error, most probably you have lost your files, this case either go to the professional for data recovery or install a new hard drive or reinstall mac OS in the Mac.
Why US?
Our convenient Mac repair service is a call away and is available at the time that suits you, please call for appointment beside normal business hours. Our technicians are certified and experienced. iFixgeek is one of the trusted companies in Dallas Metroplex. Our techs are Apple Certified Mac technicians and Apple Certified iOS Technician as well as certified by iFixgeek in Richardson.
FAQ
Q: My MacBook Pro got stuck on apple logo, Do I need to reinstall MAC OS X on my MacBook Pro?
A: Yes, if you tried everything else to resolve these issues and nothing work. You will need to install the operating system to resolve this issue.
Q: My MacBook Pro is extremely slow, how do I make it run faster?
A: We may need to do the tune-up you MacBook Pro before we come to any conclusion to upgrade hardware on your MacBook Pro.
Q: Wifi on my MacBook Pro says hardware not installed?
A: Reboot your MacBook Pro sometime it will solve issues like this after reboot. If the problem still comes after the reboot, there might be a problem with your wifi card that may require replacement.
Q: My MacBook Pro’s WiFi signal is missing?
A: Check other devices if they all have wifi signal in it. If not there might be a problem with your home modem. If all device has wifi signal beside your MacBook Pro. Reboot your MacBook Pro sometime it will solve issues like this after reboot. If the problem still comes after the reboot, there might be a problem with your wifi card that may require replacement.
Q: My MacBook Pro shows a black screen, what is wrong with it?
A: Make sure you are connected with a charger or your battery has a charge in it. If there is light on the MacBook Pro beside the screen, there may be a problem on your screen, try connecting with external display to find out if your MacBook Pro is turning on or not.
Q: MacBook Pro is dead can I recover my data?
A: Yes, most cases you can depending upon which MacBook Pro you have.
Q: How can I find a model or serial number for MacBook Pro?
A: If you flip your MacBook Pro you will see small written on the bottom, you can find model and serial numbers.
Q: My MacBook Pro shows orange light but does not charge?
A: Try restarting your MacBook Pro and see if it does the same thing again, if not you may either need to replace the battery or there is a problem on the logic board.
Q: My MacBook Pro has to be charged all the time or it dies?
A: Most of the time if this happen problem is coming out from battery, you may be required to change the battery on your MacBook Pro.
Q: I spill liquid on my MacBook Pro what can I do?
A: When Liquid is a spill on MacBook Pro, make sure you unplug the charging cable and turn off the computer if it is already turn off do not turn on. Go to the nearest MacBook Pro repair shop and tell them about your situation.
Q: Keyboard is not responding to my MacBook Pro?
A: If the entire keyboard is not working or some keys are not responding. We need to do a diagnostic either problem is coming from the keyboard or something else.
Q: App does not support, how can I upgrade OS X?
A: Yes, we do upgrade Mac OS X. If you a desire Mac OS X you want to upgrade with let us know.
Q: Can I install SSD on my MacBook Pro?
A: Yes, you can but depend upon what kind of Mac you have. Some MacBook Pro have they have SSD some still have HDD. We need to find out whether on your MacBook Pro we can install new SSD.
Q: My MacBook Pro is slow?
A: You can find out why it is slow. One way you can find out is by going to application/Utilities and look for activity monitor and click on memory and see if any apps that are open taking up computer memory. Sometime some apps may slow down your MacBook Pro.
Q: Do you do a memory upgrade on MacBook Pro? How much it will cost me?
A: Yes, We do memory upgrade on MacBook Pro. Cost depends on what kind of MacBook Pro you have.
Q: Do you fix Broken Screen on MacBook Pro, How much it cost?
A: Yes, we do fix Broken Screen for MacBook Pro. Cost varies depending upon what MacBook Pro you have.
iFixGeek iPhone , Mac and PC Service Dallas Plano Richardson Texas 