How to Fix Macbook Pro Flashing Folder, Blinking Question Mark, White Screen, Freeze Randomly

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If you're 2012 macbook pro a1278 is having flashing blinking folder with question mark, turning off randomly, computer freeze randomly, or white screen of death, this tutorial Fix is for you!
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How to Fix:
1. Verify the Model Number.
This problem is common with 2011,2012 macbook pros with retina and non retina displays.
Check the bottom of the computer for the serial No. and see if you have warranty to get it repaired for free. Go here to Check: goo.gl/XZWi8R
If not valid anymore proceed to next step.
2. Secondly you are going to need to find out your model number mine is a1278.
so you will need to take apart the bottom of the laptop. Remove the hard drive SSD framework cable and mounts and disconnect the hard drive unibody cable.
The Unibody cable is the actuall problem with this computer NOT THE HARD DRIVE ITSELF.
If you replace this HDD Hard Drive Cable the Computer will work again.
if you have a a1278 you can buy this part here
on amazon. Site Source:goo.gl/x0gJaf
If you have another just search for it.
The Model of the cable is also listed on the Cable itself!
If you have any other errors like -1006f
+1007F -2105F. you need to restart holding [option] before you push the turn on button and select a wifi network to download recovery. Once you download recovery you can recover the os x yosemite and restore you files using the new cable. Site Source: goo.gl/aMqu1K
Make sure to restart and hold [Option + R] to get to recovery!
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@jamjamjamtomypantspantspan2826 5 лет назад

when he said you needed real tools my heart stopped

@only90days88 5 лет назад

LeeiiQueenZZ lmaoo

@freddoofreddoo9096 5 лет назад

only 90 Days how is that funny?

@only90days88 5 лет назад

Freddoo because i can relate

@huslhsda4504 4 года назад

How did it end up for you?

@claritzanunez7980 4 года назад

You are the fucking man

@ElderlyNinja 6 лет назад

You helped me fix my computer for the lowest amount of money it’s ever cost me and I was able to do it on my own, which I thought would be so much more difficult. A sincere thanks, dude.

@buzzedlunne6668 3 года назад

This is so awesome. 2-1 wonder!! Most will make this a two-series video but you cover everything there is to know within one video - and that, in 6 mins! You deserve an applause my man.

@scaracci24 9 месяцев назад

This was absolutely what i needed! Thank you. The instruction was clear, i had to watch a couple of times but the process was simple. As soon as i got everything back together and turned the machine on, all was back to normal. Thank you for sharing.

@stevezelev7008 5 лет назад

Dude, Mr. Computer illiterate (me) fixed his computer based on this video. I'm sure you saved me at least $100 I can't thank you enough !!!

@TheCrabNebula1 2 года назад

Worked like a charm! Man, the amount of time years old videos have helped me out with technical and software issues is more than I can count. I was really stressing over this since I needed some important files which I stupidly choose not to upload to Google Drive. Thanks to this tutorial I got everything!!!! God Bless!

@burgler2112 3 года назад

Thank you thank you thank you!!! 6 years later and this video is still the answer! Got the part for $15 off amazon and my MacBook pro is back in business!

@shimmeringskittles 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! My husband's macbook was exactly in this state- white screen. None of the tricks to restart the system were working. And then I ordered the part you suggested, replaced it, and back to new! I never could have fixed the problem without this. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

@samtaylor8961 2 года назад

Thank you so much for uploading this video! Was simple to follow and very informative. Was able to self repair a laptop that I otherwise thought was doomed!

@InappropriateShorts 5 лет назад

27 June 2019 this is still relevant and saving me money! Thanks OP and Amazon for that free same day shipping

@mr.talavera1858 Год назад

Fixed one of our teacher's computers because of this video! Thanks!

@fairblues 2 года назад

Thanks a million - this fixed my 2012 macbook that looked completely knackered. I found it quite fiddly to do - but just about managed. Cheers Mike. (The macbook came straight back on afterwards - and just picked up where it had last shut down - brilliant!)

@jzglazier8999 2 года назад

You saved my life with this video, just finished fixing up my laptop and it's good as new. Thank you so much!

@elminsalkicevic3180 3 года назад

Thank you! I replace the cable and now my MacBook works like new again! Thank you for great tutorial!

@PeterParker-ym1zl 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!!! All I did was just open laptop and unplug the first cable then put it back n and clean the dust around and bam! Works like a charm and all my files are save 😍

@MakeSeafoodtrendagain 2 года назад

This video just save my day! Thank you for this, and for the clear instructions👍🏻

@Brandonlandis 3 года назад

This is brilliant! I wish I would've replaced the cable before resetting my macOS and losing some items, because replacing the cable solved all my problems! Thank you!

@lisalirones8201 3 месяца назад

oh, that's interesting to know. I haven't done it yet, is it possible to do it that way?

@Brandonlandis 2 месяца назад

yes i replaced the cable but it only worked for a brief amount of time thereafter @@lisalirones8201

@patqkslvr 8 лет назад

A HUGE thank you for this video!! This fixed my problem, hope I won't have to do this again. Cheers.

@jimcampion2336 2 года назад

Yes, I came home and found the flashing "?" PANIC!!! Followed your guidance about the cable and I'm back in business. Thanks for helping out we oldies, both me and the Mac.

@ronholl8701 3 года назад

Thanks for a precise video on the problem possibly being the cable. Well done.

@edenrose8831 3 года назад

Thank you! Exactly what I needed.

@mannycarnaxide9629 7 месяцев назад

Very informative, quick and to the point. Thank you

@jayneiwunze1436 4 года назад

October 2019 and still doing wonders! Thank you so much for this video! Lifesaver!!! 🙏🏾

@monappliga8937 4 года назад

Jayne Iwunze hey hi dude! I just got the same problem. Can you please tell me the exact name of the cable?

@argenismorla7385 2 года назад

Only video that worked for me. Excellent explanation. Thanks

@ludlo8520 2 года назад

This video was a life saver. Easy to follow. Thank You!

@RossAdams 5 лет назад

Finally, a video that actually helped!! Thank You

@pdpreflex8015 5 лет назад

Ross Adams hi

@rosalyn3257 3 года назад

Amazing! Saved me a trip to the Apple store. Replaced the cable and voila! Thank you so much. Easy instructions...

@mosinoray Год назад

Bro after watching multiple videos this one solved the problem thank you for your explanation and proper walkthrough

@angusmclellan1407 4 года назад

This worked! After trying a new SSD, reinstalling my OSX 15 times through OS recovery, and not getting anywhere...I found your video and it was exactly the fix. Thanks for posting this and for the clear instructions.

@elite.1 Год назад

Hello I'm stuck in mac OS X utilities can't go further than that before this i removed the hdd and inserted an ssd what's the solution ? would appreciate

@CharlieMacsSliceOfInternet 8 лет назад

Dude. You have literally saved my life. My Design deadline is Friday and my Mac did this! Luckily I already had an assortment of parts available. Thank you so much for a clearly explained easy to follow video!

@bradwalker4988 3 года назад

Dude! You are THE man! Was worried my HDD was toast. Apple was no help, the local 3rd party shops were going to charge me $100-$200 depending on the turnaround to even see it. Your comment of seeing the OSX base system up as a cable issue, was spot on! (And something no one else mentioned) Ordered part last night, came this afternoon. My part included the bracket so it was slightly easier. 5 minutes and I was back online. THANK YOU!

@chitah27 Год назад

same here

@RibhavMUSV Год назад

@@chitah27 hiii!! Where are you from how much will it cost in India?

@danielazambrano8791 3 года назад

Thank YOU! I did it and it worked! 🙏 I have a 2009 Mac 💻 still works haha and I thought I had nothing to lose since I had no ideas about computers. I order the piece and it worked. Thank you so much. You are the best 💛

@glennschot3542 8 лет назад

Worked Great! Up and running again! Only hard part was getting that tiny gold/yellow ribbon back in tiny slot. Found it fits on top of prongs inside on tiny black box. Didn't even have re-install OS. Thanks!

@rdsx463724 7 лет назад

Glenn Schot can't get the damn thing back in.

@austinboswell7368 2 года назад

Super appreciative of your time and knowledge for this video! It saved me

@aigerimmadyarova9271 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Your video instructions helped me a lot.

@camilag.9617 5 лет назад

Chris I wanna thank you for posting this video! It helped me so much in figuring exactly what was wrong with my laptop. With your links and video I was able to piece everything together! I ordered the cable in Amazon and replaced it. The process of putting the laptop apart and together was a bit fast, so I do wish you would had showed us with more details. nonetheless thankk you!!

@kauaiboy75 4 года назад

Camila Gallego did you have to reinstall Mac OS? I think my problem is just a faulty cable. I’m currently waiting for it to arrive from amazon. I’m hoping I can just change the cable and it’ll be good as new 🤞🏽

@luckneog95 2 года назад

Hi. Anyone tell me! Can I just simply type while search in amazon as “ MacBook cable” or I need to type with serial number?

@MrWalyjah 4 месяца назад

Once again you save the Day with this Video, today I have just replace the cable on the Old Macbook pro 2012 and it worked. Fantastic. WellDone.

@tonyhicks9567 2 года назад

You're a LEGEND. Thank you for posting this video!

@youngman44 6 лет назад

You are The Man! Had the Q-mark. I read those initial steps at Apple and went through again just as you chronicled and ... nothing. So I followed your instructions, got the new cable via Amazon and it worked!!! Hallelujah! The only tricky part was the reinstall of that little gold strip, sliding it back in. An additional vid on that would’ve been nice. 😊 Finally got it in. Also, helped massively to have a magnifying glass. Could not have done that without it. I would suggest that. Thanks again so very much.

@maryam622 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I fixed my laptop tru your step by step instructions. 👍

@majesticteez Год назад

Thanks alot!!! Our MacBook Pro displayed the question mark blinking, so we did what you said and now it's running perfect again.

@HoosierGeorge 5 лет назад

I’m having the same problem with my early 2009 iMac after I replaced my hard drive with a ssd I’m thinking I did not properly download to my time machine.....now which way do I run?

@fanlebel2546 Год назад

Dude, it's January 9th 2023 and this video just relieved me of massive troubles as I hadn't backed up in a while and was so worried about losing months of data. Changed the cable as you advised, £8.99 and job done wow Thank you 🙏🏻

@vimalmak4964 Год назад

Can you pls share the link to buy the cable 😇.

@jalb884 2 года назад

dude just fixed my laptop instead of paying hundreds for new one. Thank you! very helpful info!

@justinnietengarten6315 Год назад

Dude lost me when you needed a whole ass specific tool and some mo shit..😂😂 I’m like dawg I’m just tryna hold a couple buttons down for 15secobds 😂😂😂

@lexxlandTV 2 месяца назад

Deadass lol 😂

@samgoodwin9386 2 года назад

I love you man followed you step by step and it worked thanks a million… you save me a lot of money I’m subscribed

@RibhavMUSV Год назад

Bro what should I buy? What to search

@JazzHory Год назад

Mac-Life-saver! Mac is working perfectly after following your vid. Now to back it up :)

@HellonWheels777 6 лет назад

Why am I watching this? I don't even own a mac.

@super-yt1921 6 лет назад

T_T

@AdamXComedy 6 лет назад

LOLOL this just made my life

@sachchikarki2022 6 лет назад

Lul wut

@OdysseyBill 5 лет назад

Another graduate from the Procrastination University. Welcome aboard!

@crystallyzert148 5 лет назад

Lmao.

@gr2262 2 года назад

I had the flashing folder on my a1286 mid 2012 macbook pro and followed your steps until I also got the blank HDD part at the startup disk selection screen. So I assumed you were right about the damaged cable but then remembered I had an extra SATA HDD from when I upgraded my iMac to a SSD. I installed it and everything worked perfectly, no need for a cable or anything else. Perhaps it was just a dead HDD (even though the system recognized it had a 500gb hdd). Either way great vid.

@docdavies5306 2 года назад

Awesome video, replaced the cable and easily and fixed the problem

@deionreve4427 Год назад

yooo thank you soooo much player! I was able to fix my computer for $14.99 because of this video- I appreciate you so much

@ssentertainment749 2 года назад

thank you so much for amazing and useful video.

@anotherwav 4 года назад

My Mac doesn’t turn on now that I’ve changed it 🤦🏾‍♂️

@scottg8956 Год назад

Thank you for this information. even a fat finger like myself was able to replace the cable, thanks again!!!

@226sickology 8 лет назад

How does my cable break when my computer was working fine before I dl el captain

@NaturalPrimex 8 лет назад

+kris hedges fucking right ?

@RehanAbdullah 8 лет назад

+kris hedges I changed the cable myself and there was still a blinking folder. It's not the cable, but in fact the Hard drive has been ruined....

@226sickology 8 лет назад

***** yeah i got a ssd for it then sold it

@sietse1994 7 лет назад

will i still have all my documents etc when I do this? Do you have a link for a proper screwdriver to use? Thanks!

@lisadam95 7 лет назад

Can anyone answer this question? Will re-downloading the OS completely wipe all files? Thanks!

@murataksu6496 7 лет назад

if you restore your hd probably you will loose all your data. that's why I recommend that take hd out, put to inside of extra hd then backup. after all this change the cable. I will make it soon and I will write the results here.

@notatHomeVideos 6 лет назад

if you reinstall it on an existing OS drive, YES

@TherealMandingo 6 лет назад

yeah I can tell you the correct screw driver you need to ask for a 6 inch reproducing tool. you should be able to get it at a local hardware

@t.e.k.profitstraders8796 Год назад

3 videos in and this is the only one that got any progress AT ALL!! Now too test this drive 😵😩😫 #CheersPal 💯💯💯💯

@t.e.k.profitstraders8796 Год назад

So we hit Disk Util to find: TWO drives 😳😳😵@2:47 Silly attempt to restart after a repair and verifications run on both, now we’re back to the download 😩😩 maybe 10-15mins....again!! 😢

@petevalenzuela3481 Год назад

The alt key command did the Trick!! Thank you!!! 🎉

@12weekstransformationmauri98 Год назад

Good explanation 👏🏻

@pimnauta3840 Год назад

Nice one, thanks for sharing.

@rohinsoni3646 8 лет назад

how do u do it for a Macbook pro 2013 retina display

@Zatchham Год назад

What cable part should I buy exactly? Is it different for various Macs depending on the year it is made? I haven't done a repair like this before so I want to make sure I'm getting the right part. Mine is a mid-2012 MacBook btw.

@joyhelsinki7205 3 года назад

Thanks for this video

@KwikDraw35 7 лет назад

Does this work with MacBook Pro retina early 2015 model

@carlademian8590 3 года назад

*Gabanhacks* on insta fix mine 💯

@johncabug1173 7 лет назад

i had macbook pro 2015 retina display??i have no hard drive flex cable how can i fix my mac??

@14sunset3 7 лет назад

John Cabug hi I ask have this problem and wondering if you found a solution?

@lenojacob161 5 лет назад

Even i have same issue with my mbp a1502 model. Have you got any solution for this issue?

@sara-ge4zt 5 лет назад

Leno Jacob i have the same mac and the same problem have you find a solution?

@Moviesxp 3 года назад

The Mac (2012-13) I knew got a flashing folder this year while switching harddrives. We used Internet Recovery. It worked! (And one of the options said 'Reinstall os X Lion' on the first attempt, oof) (on the second attempt, we used a backup drive the Mac is connected to, it took HOURS to make it bring the OS back)

@aronasjjj8897 3 года назад

Thanks mate helpful !

@patrickbarrett2454 8 лет назад

ALL YOU GUYS HAVE TO DO IS RESTART IT, HOLD COMMAND+R AND THEN REINSTALL THE OS

@ChrisStewartVlogs 8 лет назад

+Patrick Barrett you can do that however when i did this. eventually the cable fails and will not install the OS... or it will continue freezing... and then you still have to reinstall ox every 24 hours of run time...

@aroclothing 8 лет назад

+Patrick Barrett but if i do this will it wipe all my files on the hard drive?

@sheila7909 8 лет назад

OK so the Commend+R will take you to the globe and you will be able to reinstall the software from there correct? How long can this process take?

@RehanAbdullah 8 лет назад

+Sheila Folan It takes ages, at the moment I am trying to re-partition my hard drive so it shows up when re-installing the OS, but not my current OS, in fact Mac OS X Lion (The OS that I started off with)

@omerkucukbarutcu4788 8 лет назад

+Aro Worldwide I accidentally deleted all my hard drive

@Mathewjob15 3 года назад

Thankyou...great help 👍

@ummibrahimableable 2 года назад

oh my days i love u thank u sooooo much u saved me from 4 assesments

@kannak3471 3 года назад

Thanks so much man. Tried this with my Mac Book Air and it worked. 🙂

@faizulla1 2 года назад

Thank you very much, now it's working 🥰

@robinmongar1472 3 года назад

Bro you save my 1100 dollar to get that fixed. Guy from the service told me to get change the hard drive. And I don’t have any option rather then throwing it. Thanks for the help. God bless you. 👏

@sid2332 3 года назад

Mate! My mac had been crashing again and again and i thought it was because of bootcamp windows and over 300 gigs of data, i have a macbook pro mid 2012. I decided to wipe and do a clean internet recovery but was in an indefinite loop. Spent days with no effect, then stumbled upon your video, got the cable the cable the very next day and successfully reinstalled catalina in one go! It took me over 1.5 months to get it fixed!!!! F*****ng LIFE SAVER!!!! Hittn Subscribe right away :)

@sid2332 3 года назад

One more Thing, the sr number on the cable was 821-2049-A however 821-1480-A worked for me

@kmolly1588 3 года назад

*It’s stunning how shevyhack at IG fîxed my macb00k in a minutes without delaying the process*

@bradtafiti6981 3 года назад

Thanks bro it really work ..thanks once again

@neysnow1 3 года назад

He does it really better am looking for the best solution for solving unexpected random shutdown of macbook pro and what might be causing it

@h4x0rl33tee 8 лет назад

Nothing happens when you press command r

@Fallout915 7 лет назад

you have to hold the buttons down at startup until the internet recovery activates.

@elijahtamaira9523 6 лет назад

I hold it down and nothing happens

@nikoszisidisgrmstudio 6 лет назад

h4x0rl33tee me to... i this the cable is the next step

@super-yt1921 6 лет назад

Hold command and 'R' then while your holding them down press the turn on button, Your all set

@GDBOYFilms 6 лет назад

My keyboard isn't lighting up so I think the same for me

@lisalirones8201 3 месяца назад

Omygosh this was GREAT! Question: Now what if you have a old Operating system? OS X Mavericks? How do you work around that because you can't to the final step?

@hon3ibee911 3 года назад

This worked thank you so much.

@pinksidekick 5 лет назад

This wasn't helpful....way too fast, and I'm not confident enough to take apart my computer, how can you expect everyone to do this

@ryanb1326 5 лет назад

Ms. LeBlanc Wow.

@nayabacosmos9523 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much! This saved my life. 😭😭😭😭

@1Damnplayer1 Год назад

I am still using my macbook pro 13 inch none-retina mid-2012 and started getting the prohibited sign flashing everytime I turn it on and can just wait for hours for it to finally turn on properly. The solution was to just order and change the hardrive cable. (Used for nearly 10 years now) It now works perfectly after the cable change, boots easily, no problem to restart, no problem to copy and paste large files, works just as usual and no need to wipe my whole drive, I still got all my data on my drive. Hope this helps :D

@acelt6519 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant. Thank you 👍

@toyohari78 2 года назад

thank you ! this is amazing !

@tariq_6164 3 года назад

Thanks changing the cable worked

@mralessandro2003 3 года назад

Thx so much, I fixed it. Very greatful

@filimonebande3856 2 года назад

You are the best , thank you so much .

@donnargalera6228 3 года назад

Thanks so much it helps.

@natalyajohnston8387 3 года назад

Hi there, I have a MacBook Pro 2010 and have the same issue as you have explained. What would my part # be to replace the HD cable?

@burnttoast5907 2 года назад

Life saver! Thank you!i!

@bigpuma8580 3 года назад

Thank you fo the video. I have model number a1278 like yours, but the actual cable had a different MFC number. Does that matter?

@sanandre3091 2 года назад

WOW!!!! Still Worked in May 2022.. I Have MacBook pro mid 2022 and changed my Ram from 4 Gb to 16 Gb and crucial 500 Gb SSD hard-drive.. And after replacing these parts I faced the same issue mentioned above...I changed the Hard cable of SSD drive and it's works 👍.. Some instructions 1. You need all these small tools to change that SSD strip 2. For removing that yellow strip you need a magnifying glass, otherwise it's very difficult to see what you doing with naked eyes.. 3. To change the Yello strip you must need to see the other videos available on RU-vid... That will be definitely helpful to you.. Do all these change of parts alone when no one is there to disturb you... My Mac pro works like a Charm and it's superfast.. Thank to the video!!

@TheYannsonnboys 3 года назад

Big thanks 😊

@Yovelinf Год назад

Hey, can this same cable be installed in a Late 2011 13-inch? It’s an A1278 model as well…

@rodatua9278 Год назад

The series on the belt marked MFC 2712 but in the market mark MFC 2912. Although the series at the top mark is the same

@JOHN-ht6zc 3 года назад

Wow THANK YOU..so much

@saimanhussaini2010 3 года назад

If the MacBook Pro 2012 having problems or freezing randomly or flashing cross circle you might need to use inrernet recovery or take sticky screws out or need to order an new cable then once you get in mail and put new cable in then it will give an hard drive option. When you start up an MacBook you might get an flashing folder with question mark or a cross circle symbol and this means that the startup disk is not available and the operating system is damaged

@naomifuentes3517 3 года назад

Hi everyone, *Cyber_kor* on Instagram got mine resolved in minutes . He is also on WhatsApp +1 347 830 3644

@warzonesjames8971 3 года назад

*Without shevyhack at IG I will have sell my 2019 MacBook for a token but it’s working again*

@mehulpatel6995 Год назад

Hi thank you for your video. I have the same issue, I followed your steps but whem I hit the disk utility it shows disk1, I don’t know what to do next? Please guide me.