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Blank screen with esc on toolbar

On startup the screen in black, although lighter than the black when it’s off, and on the toolbar there is and “esc” button. The computer doesn’t start up any further, and tapping the esc does nothing.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 10:39 PM

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Vtlah wrote:

On startup the screen in black, although lighter than the black when it’s off, and on the toolbar there is and “esc” button. The computer doesn’t start up any further, and tapping the esc does nothing.



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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 8:10 AM

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Sep 28, 2021 8:10 AM in response to Vtlah

Vtlah wrote:

On startup the screen in black, although lighter than the black when it’s off, and on the toolbar there is and “esc” button. The computer doesn’t start up any further, and tapping the esc does nothing.



If your Mac doesn't start up all the way


You can force quit the Mac and try again

Log out, sleep, wake, restart, or shut down your Mac - Apple ...


Blank screen with esc on toolbar

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