My macbook pro is not turning on and it’s clicking when I turn it on. It’s clicking too. I found someone with the same problem so can someone help us? I tried to go to repair stores but I don’t want to repair a board for 400 dollars i would rather go to Apple Store to repair it for more and it’s worth it.
iPhoneUser147 wrote:
If I tried to fix a laptop the laptop would explode.
Highly unlikely if you have a non-Retina model.
What is the exact model of your laptop? You can get this information by entering the serial number here:
https://checkcoverage.apple.com/
Were you able to launch the Apple Diagnostics?
Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support
Unfortunately sometimes the diagnostics will fail to run with an error mentioning "/EFI/Drivers/TestSupport.efi" which is a known issue, otherwise if macOS 10.12.6+ has been installed you should be able to access the online diagnostics if you have a good Internet connection. Some types of drive failures can prevent a Mac from booting even to external media.
Look at the OWC link I provided in my earlier post regarding SSD upgrades. They have instructional videos showing exactly how to replace the hard drive with an SSD upgrade. It is extremely simple for the non-Retina models. I would not suggest the option otherwise especially with your hesitancy. The more difficult part of the process may actually be reinstalling macOS.
I CAN’t TURN IT ON IT DOESN’T WORK
FYI, this statement does imply a power related issue although to many people (myself included). Since your original post mentions a clicking noise (easily forgotten as the thread grows longer) your laptop is powering on, otherwise there would be no noise. "I cannot boot the laptop" would have been a more accurate statement and would have prevented confusion.
iPhoneUser147 Said:
"Macbook Pro keeps clicking and wont turn on: I CAN’t TURN IT ON IT DOESN’T WORK"
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Try as instructed here:
Troubleshooting Mac Power:
Refer to the following....
A. Try a New Charger:
B. A Few Links to Refer to for Power:
iPhoneUser147 Said:
"Macbook Pro keeps clicking and wont turn on: My macbook pro is not turning on and it’s clicking when I turn it on. It’s clicking too. I found someone with the same problem so can someone help us? I tried to go to repair stores but I don’t want to repair a board for 400 dollars i would rather go to Apple Store to repair it for more and it’s worth it."
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Some Thoughts:
It's nothing of a "Count Down", but reinstall the macOS.
Some Major Thoughts:
A. Use Force Quit...:
Being it couldn't stop, first, you need to exit the apps and get to Finder (the Smileyface): Once in Finder, use Force Quit...
Use Force Quit for each app:
B. Scan your Mac for Malware:
Use MalwareBytes for Mac --- This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac.
Downloads:
C. Try a New Admin User:
Start with a new Administrator user. See if you still get his error. If not, then it is a misconfiguration in your current user. If you do, then it is an issue with the system, and it is time to reinstall the macOS.
D. Reinstalling the macOS:
Nothing would be deleted. It's just that items that have become corrupted or deleted, would be replaced or reinstalled back to where they should be. Go Here: How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support. Important: Be certain to create a backup of your Mac prior to all of this. That way, you can have something to restore from the Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall.
E. Reinstall the macOS Anew:
Go here:: How to Reinstall the macOS Anew - No TMB Prior to Upgrade - User Tip. Format the hard drive with your current macOS on step D.
Pretty much, it is a matter of:
If I tried to fix a laptop the laptop would explode.
I CAN’t TURN IT ON IT DOESN’T WORK
OH MY GOD IT’S NOT ABOUT A CHARGER OR BATTERY. YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND.
iPhoneUser147 Said:
“OH MY GOD IT’S NOT ABOUT A CHARGER OR BATTERY. YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND”
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Guess not. lol.
Oh, by the way: Don’t use all capital letters, as it looks as though you are screaming.
If you have a non-Retina model laptop the clicking sound is most likely due to a failing hard drive. Try running the Apple Diagnostics to see if any hardware issues are detected. A Logic Board is seldom the cause for a clicking Mac.
It is easy to replace a failing hard drive with an SSD which would also help improve the performance of a non-Retina laptop.
You can still have Apple examine the laptop to confirm the hard drive is failing and perform an upgrade to an SSD yourself.
Macbook Pro keeps clicking and wont turn on
