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MacBook won’t turn on

My MacBook turns on for couple seconds then turn off I tried to reset it but it keeps turning off I’m not able to even do anything. I thought my screen went out but I keep see pop on for couple seconds then it turn off. My laptop is fully charge but won’t turn on at all.

MacBook Air

Posted on Jan 18, 2019 1:48 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2019 2:01 PM

Exactly which MacBook model do your have? Is it an MBA as shown in your profile, and from what year? Open About This Mac to get the information or find the model identifier by opening System Profiler in the Utilities' folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right. You may also find the complete model information by selecting About This Mac from the Apple menu.


What did you do to reset the computer?


A Troubleshooting Procedure that may Fix Problems with macOS El Capitan or Later


You should try each, one at a time, then test to see if the problem is fixed before going on to the next.


    Be sure to backup your files before proceeding if possible.


Shutdown the computer, wait 30 seconds, restart the computer.

Disconnect all third-party peripherals.

Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM

Reset the System Management Controller (SMC)

Reset your Startup Disk and Sound preferences.

Start the computer in Safe Mode. Test in safe mode to see if the problem persists, then restart normally.

Use Apple Hardware Test to see if there is any hardware malfunction.

Repair the disk by booting from the Recovery HD. Immediately after the chime hold down the Command and R keys until the Utility Menu appears. Choose Disk Utility and click on the Continue button. Select the indented (usually, Macintosh HD) volume entry from the side list.  Click on the First Aid button in the toolbar. Wait for the Done button to appear. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu. Restart the computer from the Apple Menu.

Repair permissions on the Home folderResolve issues caused by changing the permissions of items in your home folder.

Create a New User Account Open Users & Groups preferences. Click on the lock icon and enter your Admin password when prompted. On the left under Current User click on the Add [+] button under Login Options. Setup a new Admin user account. Upon completion log out of your current account then log into the new account. If your problems cease, then consider switching to the new account and transferring your files to it - Transferring files from one User Account to another.

Download and install the OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Combo Update or 10.12.6 Combo Update or Download macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 Combo Update or Get MacOS Mojave now from the Mac App Store as needed.

Reinstall OS X by booting from the Recovery HD using the Command and R keys. When the Utility Menu appears select Reinstall OS X then click on the Continue button.

Erase and Install OS X Restart the computer. Immediately after the chime hold down the Command and R keys until the Apple logo appears. When the Utility Menu appears:


     1. Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on the Continue button.

     2. When Disk Utility loads select the drive (out-dented entry) from the Device list.

     3. Click on the Erase icon in Disk Utility's toolbar. A panel will drop down.

     4. Set the Format type to APFS (for SSDs only) or Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)

     5. Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.

     6. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.

     7. Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.



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Jan 18, 2019 2:01 PM in response to Dudley216

Exactly which MacBook model do your have? Is it an MBA as shown in your profile, and from what year? Open About This Mac to get the information or find the model identifier by opening System Profiler in the Utilities' folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right. You may also find the complete model information by selecting About This Mac from the Apple menu.


What did you do to reset the computer?


A Troubleshooting Procedure that may Fix Problems with macOS El Capitan or Later


You should try each, one at a time, then test to see if the problem is fixed before going on to the next.


    Be sure to backup your files before proceeding if possible.


Shutdown the computer, wait 30 seconds, restart the computer.

Disconnect all third-party peripherals.

Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM

Reset the System Management Controller (SMC)

Reset your Startup Disk and Sound preferences.

Start the computer in Safe Mode. Test in safe mode to see if the problem persists, then restart normally.

Use Apple Hardware Test to see if there is any hardware malfunction.

Repair the disk by booting from the Recovery HD. Immediately after the chime hold down the Command and R keys until the Utility Menu appears. Choose Disk Utility and click on the Continue button. Select the indented (usually, Macintosh HD) volume entry from the side list.  Click on the First Aid button in the toolbar. Wait for the Done button to appear. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu. Restart the computer from the Apple Menu.

Repair permissions on the Home folderResolve issues caused by changing the permissions of items in your home folder.

Create a New User Account Open Users & Groups preferences. Click on the lock icon and enter your Admin password when prompted. On the left under Current User click on the Add [+] button under Login Options. Setup a new Admin user account. Upon completion log out of your current account then log into the new account. If your problems cease, then consider switching to the new account and transferring your files to it - Transferring files from one User Account to another.

Download and install the OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Combo Update or 10.12.6 Combo Update or Download macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 Combo Update or Get MacOS Mojave now from the Mac App Store as needed.

Reinstall OS X by booting from the Recovery HD using the Command and R keys. When the Utility Menu appears select Reinstall OS X then click on the Continue button.

Erase and Install OS X Restart the computer. Immediately after the chime hold down the Command and R keys until the Apple logo appears. When the Utility Menu appears:


     1. Select Disk Utility from the Utility Menu and click on the Continue button.

     2. When Disk Utility loads select the drive (out-dented entry) from the Device list.

     3. Click on the Erase icon in Disk Utility's toolbar. A panel will drop down.

     4. Set the Format type to APFS (for SSDs only) or Mac OS Extended (Journaled.)

     5. Click on the Apply button, then wait for the Done button to activate and click on it.

     6. Quit Disk Utility and return to the Utility Menu.

     7. Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.



Jan 18, 2019 7:42 PM in response to Dudley216

If you have worked your way down my list of things without success then you got to the last one - #15.


Make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. Also, see How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD)


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