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Alternate way turn on MacBook Air (mid 2011)

When restarting my MacBook it opened to a grey/white screen and had a password entry line in the middle. Then it went black. Now I can’t restart it. The power key has not been working for a few months. Ever since the power key stopped working, I would not shut down. I would always just restart. If I had to power it up, I disconnected/reconnected the battery and connected the charger. That trick is not working now.

Is there a way I can power up with out use of the power key and with out the battery disconnect technique?


MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Apr 18, 2022 10:55 PM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2022 11:17 PM

Readeroftips Said:

"Alternate way turn on MacBook Air (mid 2011): [...]Is there a way I can power up with out use of the power key and with out the battery disconnect technique?"

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Troubleshooting Mac Power:

Yes. A few techniques that may help...


I. Troubleshooting a Mac Beep:

Replace the charging cable that goes to the charging block. That should fix the beep. See here: Why does my macbook pro beep when charging - Apple Community


and...


II. Troublehooting Mac Charging:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Monitors: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





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Apr 18, 2022 11:17 PM in response to Readeroftips

Readeroftips Said:

"Alternate way turn on MacBook Air (mid 2011): [...]Is there a way I can power up with out use of the power key and with out the battery disconnect technique?"

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Troubleshooting Mac Power:

Yes. A few techniques that may help...


I. Troubleshooting a Mac Beep:

Replace the charging cable that goes to the charging block. That should fix the beep. See here: Why does my macbook pro beep when charging - Apple Community


and...


II. Troublehooting Mac Charging:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Monitors: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





Apr 18, 2022 11:16 PM in response to Readeroftips

Readeroftips Said:

"Alternate way turn on MacBook Air (mid 2011): When restarting my MacBook it opened to a grey/white screen and had a password entry line in the middle. Then it went black. Now I can’t restart it. [...]Is there a way I can power up with out use of the power key and with out the battery disconnect technique?"

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Get this Serviced:

If it is dead, then you need to get this serviced.


Genius Bar Appointment:

To set one up, use this link: Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Another Option...

Contact an AASP (Apple Authorized Service Provider)

  1. Go Here: Find Locations - Apple Authorized Reseller
  2. Click: Service & Support
  3. Enter: your location information
  4. See: if there is an AASP nearby
  5. Contact: an AASP that shows up, and find out more about the services that they offer to fix the iPhone

Alternate way turn on MacBook Air (mid 2011)

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