how to start in recovery mode without keyboard

I erased my disk to reinstall Mac OS in order to fix a keyboard issues. Now I can't start in recovery mode as my keyboard is still not working. how do I put my MacBook in recovery mode using the power button and possibly the track pad (it still works). Is there any way to do this?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on May 10, 2021 7:43 AM

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K Shaffer

Level 8

36,088 points

May 10, 2021 12:26 PM in response to Kingwood_mom

One work-around involves pre-cog abilities. Where an external wired-keyboard

and whatever adapters, is already there and available to try for troubleshooting.

Since I've nearly always had at least two spare USB keyboards, older ones

may need USB-C or other adapter/cables to be useful with newer Macs.

Not sure this helps; while some other ideas may be available. I've none.

Kingwood_mom Author

Level 1

6 points

May 10, 2021 12:37 PM in response to K Shaffer

Yes that’s what I’ve decided to do. Gonna have to find one though. I don’t seem to have kept one and the stores are out of stock. Will just look online. Thanks for your reply. It is nice to have independent confirmation 😃

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