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What can I do to turn on my MacBook after trying all the methods?

Hi, how can I turn on/reset my Macbook Air? It was shut down when I was studying. I tried all methods like pressing the restart button but it’s still off.

Posted on May 16, 2022 11:26 AM

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Hi Nguyenbaongoc0904,


Try holding down the power button (Touch ID) for 10 seconds, release, wait 5 seconds, then try powering it on again.


If you have an external monitor available, what happens when you plug your Mac into that? Did the built-in display backlight die? Or is your Mac truly off?


If your Mac has an Intel processor, have you tried resetting the System Management Controller (SMC): How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support (CA)


If your MacBook Air still can't power on, and it was made in 2018 or later, you could try reviving the firmware if you have another Mac available. Follow these steps, depending on what kind of chip or processor is inside your dead MacBook Air:


Revive or restore an Intel-based Mac using Apple Configurator - Apple Support (CA)

Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support (CA)



Posted on May 16, 2022 5:39 PM

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May 16, 2022 5:39 PM in response to Nguyenbaongoc0904

Hi Nguyenbaongoc0904,


Try holding down the power button (Touch ID) for 10 seconds, release, wait 5 seconds, then try powering it on again.


If you have an external monitor available, what happens when you plug your Mac into that? Did the built-in display backlight die? Or is your Mac truly off?


If your Mac has an Intel processor, have you tried resetting the System Management Controller (SMC): How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support (CA)


If your MacBook Air still can't power on, and it was made in 2018 or later, you could try reviving the firmware if you have another Mac available. Follow these steps, depending on what kind of chip or processor is inside your dead MacBook Air:


Revive or restore an Intel-based Mac using Apple Configurator - Apple Support (CA)

Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support (CA)



What can I do to turn on my MacBook after trying all the methods?

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