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After trying to reset my MacBook Pro it then flashes with a box and question mark

after trying to reset my apple mac book pro it then flashes with a box and question mark and then doesnt do anything


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Posted on Sep 17, 2019 4:40 AM

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User profile for user: BloodSpencer
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Posted on Sep 17, 2019 8:24 AM

It means the device can not see any hard drive with installed OS.

You should press CMD+R while pressing power button to turn on. It will start in recovery mode. You will be able to install macOS on the device.

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After trying to reset my MacBook Pro it then flashes with a box and question mark

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