This works if your Mac at least tries to turn on, but it may not be effective on a totally dead MacBook.īefore you begin, unplug anything attached to your MacBook. You can also power cycle your Mac to try and clear up any internal inconsistencies that may be preventing proper startup. Reboot your Mac with a power cycle Riley Young/Digital Trends If it works, one of your accessories probably may not compatible with the current version of MacOS.

Then connect your MacBook to the charging cable, and then see if it will turn on properly. Remove all third-party mice, drives, and other accessories. Sometimes peripheral devices (particularly those not made by Apple) can cause power problems that prevent MacBooks from fully booting up.

You can also check to see if any other hardware connections are causing issues. If that fixes the problem, it means your charging cable has failed, and you will need to replace it. Even if it looks all right, try to find a compatible MacBook charger and switch out your charger for this model to see if it works. Second, examine your power cord and adapter for any signs of damage. First, try switching to different outlets to see if your current outlet is faulty. These problems are relatively easy to diagnose. If something is wrong with your MacBook’s power, it may not have enough charge to turn on after the battery dies. You can try hooking up your Mac to an external display if you desperately need to use it, but in the meantime, you should call an Apple Store and arrange an appointment to see if the display can be fixed or replaced. The bad news is that you can’t really fix a MacBook screen on your own.

The good news is that a screen issue is obvious, and it probably hasn’t affected your data at all. PC troubleshooting: where to start if your PC won’t turn onĪpple spring event: massive Mac launch, XR headset, and more

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