Startup Mac Book Air A2251

Ok, so it looks like someone screwed with my Mac Book Air, and now I can't start it up?

I've tried holding the Option Key down, No luck

I've tried holding the Command R buttons down, No Luck

I've tried holding down the Shift, Option, Command R keys, and while it takes 20 + Minutes to do anything what it does is says to go the apple restart to continue.

I've tied to restart and have it read a Thumb Drive with the OS on it, No Luck

So how do I get it to read the thumb drive, or start up so I can erase the drive and start from scratch?

How can I get it to startup and recognize the ethernet cable I have plugged into it, instead of Blue network, which may not be good or strong enough for internet work?

Would this be easier to just replace the Hard drive?

Posted on Nov 8, 2021 9:18 AM

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SnickZ.

Community Specialist

Nov 9, 2021 9:52 AM in response to Karl Lalemand1

Hey Karl,

It appears that you're having a problem with your 2020 MacBook Air. Good job on trying various key combinations, and we're glad to provide assistance.

If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support -- Try the steps under "Force your Mac to turn off and back on" first. If it's still not turning on, review the requirements under "Revive the firmware, if applicable", then select "Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon" to continue.

If you'd like help with any of these steps, or your Mac still won't turn on, we recommend contacting Apple Support: Get Support

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Startup Mac Book Air A2251