Cursor and keys are locked on my Macbook

Open up my computer this morning and the cursor is not active (locked). Additionall, none of the keys or arrow buttons work. Any ideas of what should be the next steps to resolve?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.12

Posted on Mar 7, 2019 6:02 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2019 7:53 AM


You can try Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295



Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379



This all happens preboot.


you can try Boot into Recovery (Command R) and from the dropdown menu: Utilities>  Disk Utility> run the First Aid on your Macintosh HD. If errors are found and repaired, run again until no errors reported.


Recovery http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718


Other options would be try using an external keyboard to test.


If no success take it in—

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test and ask specifically for the VST (Video Systems Test)


Make an appointment:

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

https://support.apple.com/my-support

https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/aasp-program


From iOS online Genius Bar appointment:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8


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Mar 7, 2019 7:53 AM in response to F16Swampfox


You can try Try resetting the SMC https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295



Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379



This all happens preboot.


you can try Boot into Recovery (Command R) and from the dropdown menu: Utilities>  Disk Utility> run the First Aid on your Macintosh HD. If errors are found and repaired, run again until no errors reported.


Recovery http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718


Other options would be try using an external keyboard to test.


If no success take it in—

In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test and ask specifically for the VST (Video Systems Test)


Make an appointment:

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

https://support.apple.com/my-support

https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/aasp-program


From iOS online Genius Bar appointment:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-support/id1130498044?mt=8


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