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I can't get my 2020 Macbook Air to run a Diagnostic Test.

I spilled coffee on my 2020 Macbook Air. I quickly turned it over into the 'tent' position and then turned it off when I read that was the best thing to do. It air dried for 3 days, the first day with a fan pointed underneath it. It's been 2 days since I've turned it on, and everything has been working great besides some sticky keys. But today I was on a webpage that I am often on for school and the fan kicked on, which has never happened with that website before. I read something about checking the hardware and running a diagnostic test to see if there is something wrong, so I followed the steps for Apple Silicon from Apple's website: Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac – Apple Support (UK)

When I turn on my Mac holding down the power button, the apple will show up with that 'waking up' sound, and then I hear a click-click, and it shuts off. I've tried this about 10 times with the same thing. Then I tried the Intel processor steps just to make sure I wasn't doing the wrong thing, and that didn't work either, my Mac just went to the log-in. Can anyone help me understand what I may be doing wrong, or if this has to do with the coffee spill(in which case I need to get the computer looked at). I am a college student with basically no money, so I want to try everything I can before having to pay for someone to fix it. Thank you.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Apr 26, 2022 12:29 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2022 9:38 AM

You have undoubtedly gotten a corrosive liquid (they all are) inside your MacBook Air. You'll find lots of home remedies, but ultimately, you're very likely going to have to take it to Apple for a hands-on evaluation.


Liquids inside the Mac can be disastrous. I know that's not what you want to hear, but once the corrosion starts, and you can't really prevent it, it only gets worse.


Your one year warranty has expired. Unless you have Apple Care + in place, the cost of repairs or replacement parts will be yours to pay.

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Apr 27, 2022 9:38 AM in response to Adarathe35th

You have undoubtedly gotten a corrosive liquid (they all are) inside your MacBook Air. You'll find lots of home remedies, but ultimately, you're very likely going to have to take it to Apple for a hands-on evaluation.


Liquids inside the Mac can be disastrous. I know that's not what you want to hear, but once the corrosion starts, and you can't really prevent it, it only gets worse.


Your one year warranty has expired. Unless you have Apple Care + in place, the cost of repairs or replacement parts will be yours to pay.

Apr 27, 2022 10:02 AM in response to Adarathe35th

When I turn on my Mac holding down the power button, the apple will show up with that 'waking up' sound, and then I hear a click-click, and it shuts off.


There are two 2020 MacBook Air models. To identify yours, Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support. After you determine which one you have, read below.


M1 Mac: Start from a powered off state. Press and hold the power button. "Continue holding for startup options..." will appear. Release the power button as soon as you see the "Loading startup options..." appear (Step 2).


Intel Mac: Start from a powered off state. Press and hold the D key with one finger while starting your Mac with another finger. Release the D key when you see a progress bar or the language selection screen.

I can't get my 2020 Macbook Air to run a Diagnostic Test.

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