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macbook won't coplete startup

macbook tries to start up but doesn't finish startup

Posted on Aug 13, 2019 6:48 AM

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Posted on Aug 13, 2019 6:50 AM

Try an SMC reset:

How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support


Try starting up in Safe Mode:

Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support


If neither of those work boot into Recovery and Reinstall Mac OS.

About macOS Recovery - Apple Support


Try Single User Mode (hold command-s keys)

At the prompt, enter this command:

/sbin/fsck -fy

Press the Return key.

This will check your directory and report that it was OK or repaired. Then enter this command to startup normally:

reboot


Run Apple Diagnostics  

Press and hold the d key on startup:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731


If none of those work make a Genius Bar appointment for a free diagnostic:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



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Aug 13, 2019 6:50 AM in response to dwight1991

Try an SMC reset:

How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support


Try starting up in Safe Mode:

Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support


If neither of those work boot into Recovery and Reinstall Mac OS.

About macOS Recovery - Apple Support


Try Single User Mode (hold command-s keys)

At the prompt, enter this command:

/sbin/fsck -fy

Press the Return key.

This will check your directory and report that it was OK or repaired. Then enter this command to startup normally:

reboot


Run Apple Diagnostics  

Press and hold the d key on startup:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731


If none of those work make a Genius Bar appointment for a free diagnostic:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple



macbook won't coplete startup

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