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Resetting NVRAM without a keyboard

Is there a way to reset NVRAM (Command-Option-P-R) if the R key no longer functions on my MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)?


(To do my work without the R key, I use a Bluetooth keyboard, or I type words that don't need Rs.)


My assumption is that the answer is "No".

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Posted on May 10, 2022 7:31 AM

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Posted on May 10, 2022 8:07 AM

You'll need a keyboard to Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac


The obvious question is - have you attempted to use your Bluetooth keyboard to do this?


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May 10, 2022 8:57 AM in response to Tjschu0

Tjschu0 wrote:

Is there a way to reset NVRAM (Command-Option-P-R) if the R key no longer functions on my MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)?

(To do my work without the R key, I use a Bluetooth keyboard, or I type words that don't need Rs.)

My assumption is that the answer is "No".


yes—copy and paste if you have no access to your r key


You can reset NVRAM from the command line using Terminal.app , copy and paste:

sudo nvram -c



(Please note: your psswd will not echo, type it in anyway, to proceed use the enter/return key)

Resetting NVRAM without a keyboard

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