My Mac was updating software when an error occurred and it stopped,now the screen is black,help

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 18, 2020 9:47 AM

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Old Toad

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Dec 18, 2020 11:04 AM in response to lthdebra

See if this Apple document helps: If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support

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