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technology and computing laptopsHow do you restart a Mac that won't turn on?
Last Updated: 25th January, 2020
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Thereof, how do you fix a Mac that won't turn on?
If your MacBook's battery isn't removable:
- Shut down Mac and plug in the power cord.
- Press Shift-Control-Option, then press Power button.
- Hold the keys for about 10 seconds.
- Release the keys.
- Press Power as you would normally start your Mac.
Secondly, why is my Mac screen black? If the Mac repeatedly gets stuck on ablackscreen when waking from sleep, you should reset theonboardpower management and NVRAM. Turn off the Mac.Disconnect thePower cable. Hold down Shift + Control + Option andPower button atthe same time for 12 seconds.
Furthermore, how do you restart a MacBook Air when it wont turn on?
On a Mac laptop, press Shift + Ctrl +Option/Altat the same time as you plug in the power cable.If you'vegot a Mac desktop, unplug it for 15 seconds andthen plug itin and after five seconds press thepowerbutton.
How do you do a hard reboot on a Mac?
If the Mac has a power button on the keyboard, likeallmodern MacBook laptops do, this is how you forciblyrebootit:
- Hold down the Power button on the keyboard until theMacBookshuts down completely, this may take 5 seconds or so.
- Wait a few seconds then hit the Power button again to boottheMac.