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I’ve seen videos on how to fix the “black screen of death” is this the same? I’ve been able to connect my tv with HDMI and it works fine that way

Posted on May 8, 2020 10:41 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2020 11:49 AM

Biiaancaa wrote:

I’ve seen videos on how to fix the “black screen of death” is this the same? I’ve been able to connect my tv with HDMI and it works fine that way
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a3e04e1e-d932-45c8-9e94-a27102598ebc




You can Try resetting NVRAMhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156


Try a SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5-15 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc. Login and test. Reboot and test as caches get rebuilt. This will force the Integrated Graphic card only.


The external display forces the Discreet Graphic card.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


Display issue, cable issue, cable connection issue



If your Mac doesn't start up all the way

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156

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May 8, 2020 11:49 AM in response to Biiaancaa

Biiaancaa wrote:

I’ve seen videos on how to fix the “black screen of death” is this the same? I’ve been able to connect my tv with HDMI and it works fine that way
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a3e04e1e-d932-45c8-9e94-a27102598ebc




You can Try resetting NVRAMhttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156


Try a SafeBoot https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

Takes noticeable longer to get to the login screen, does a 5-15 minute disk repair before it fully boots up, and certain system caches get cleared and rebuilt, including dynamic loader cache, etc. Login and test. Reboot and test as caches get rebuilt. This will force the Integrated Graphic card only.


The external display forces the Discreet Graphic card.


In Safe mode third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled, it removes malware, etc hampering smooth operation, however a reboot will put it back to normal mode.


Display issue, cable issue, cable connection issue



If your Mac doesn't start up all the way

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156

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