Apple MacBook Is Stuck on the Opening Screen

Apple discontinued the basic MacBook in 2011 but kept the Pro and Air versions.

The MacBook is a laptop computer manufactured by Apple. The original MacBook was introduced in 2005 and the line has since been expanded to include three versions; the original MacBook (available in white and black) the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air, a stripped down model most notable for its light weight and thinness. All MacBook models require Mac OS X in order to boot up and function.

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Corrupt Operating System
- A non-functioning computer is always frustrating.
  
  One of the most common reasons for a MacBook to be stuck on the opening screen is a corrupted operating system. Fortunately, a corrupt operating system usually does not affect the personal files stored on the computer and is easily remedied.
Reinstalling the OS
- The proper way to reinstall the OS on your MacBook is to insert a Mac OS installation disk and reboot while holding down the “C” key. Click the right arrow in the lower right corner of the initial startup screen and follow the installation wizard, sticking with the default options. Confirm you simply want to reinstall the OS and not format your hard drive, as that will destroy all of your data.
Corrupted Hard Drive
- A corrupted hard drive is another reason why a MacBook gets stuck on the opening screen. Unlike a corrupted OS, sometimes a corrupted hard drive will affect some (or all) of the other files stored on a computer. If your personal files have not been backed up, it’s important to back them up as soon as you are able to access them.
Repairing the Internal Drive
- Your Mac OS installation disk contains Apple Disk Utility.
  
  The solution for repairing a corrupted hard drive requires booting up from a Mac OS X installation disk. Install the disk into your MacBook’s drive and reboot holding down the “C” key. Click on the arrow of the lower right corner of the initial installation screen to proceed. Click on the “Utilities” menu and select “Disk Utility” to start the repair process. Highlight the MacBook drive in the column on the left, click on the “First Aid” tab and click the “Repair Disk” button. If you need to reinstall the OS, quit Disk Utility and proceed with the installation wizard. If your problem is physical damage to the hard drive rather than data corruption of the drive, though, you may need to replace the drive entirely.