When starting your mac if you run into a prohibitory sign and the system will not boot there are a couple of things you can try to address the problem.
Macbook no entry sign on boot.
How to fix no entry sign on mac factory reset.
Model a1502 2 4 2 6 or 2 8 ghz dual core intel processor released october 2013.
I recommend don t change the hard disk right away without checking hard disk you have now.
This means one of two things.
Seeing a no entry sign after a new crucial m500 installation i just installed a new crucial m500 drive into my 2009 2 0 ghz mac mini.
29 2010 10 33 a m.
You don t say how old your macbook pro is so that could also be a factor.
Thanks for the a2a.
Either the system on the hard drive has been corrupted and it can t boot from it or the hard drive itself is damaged.
Managing a prohibitory sign at os x bootup.
Macbook pro 13 retina display late 2013.
If your mac is using a firmware password the lock icon appears when you try to start up from another disk or volume such as an external drive or macos recovery enter the firmware password to continue.