21" iMac reboots only half way and freezes

how do I get it to boot?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Mar 12, 2022 9:52 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Mar 12, 2022 10:55 AM

Follow the steps at > If your Mac starts up to an Apple logo or progress bar - Apple Support

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Mar 12, 2022 10:55 AM in response to Tellicobob

Follow the steps at > If your Mac starts up to an Apple logo or progress bar - Apple Support

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Apr 2, 2022 1:11 PM in response to den.thed

Thanks for the link, it may be failing.

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