Mac book problems
I have a MacBook a 2016 or 17 MacBook that apple does not make anymore and it’s stuck with a black screen with a flashing folder now stuck with this photo I uploaded. How can I fix it
MacBook, macOS 10.15
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I have a MacBook a 2016 or 17 MacBook that apple does not make anymore and it’s stuck with a black screen with a flashing folder now stuck with this photo I uploaded. How can I fix it
MacBook, macOS 10.15
Globe with warning symbol:
A globe with an exclamation point means that your Mac tried to start up from macOS Recovery over the internet, but couldn't. Learn what to do if your Mac can't start up from macOS Recovery.
If that didn’t help, then follow these steps, testing after each step:
If that didn’t help, then I recommend service.
Service Checklist:
Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request. ⚛️
Need more help?
Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status.
Globe with warning symbol:
A globe with an exclamation point means that your Mac tried to start up from macOS Recovery over the internet, but couldn't. Learn what to do if your Mac can't start up from macOS Recovery.
If that didn’t help, then follow these steps, testing after each step:
If that didn’t help, then I recommend service.
Service Checklist:
Click ▶︎ Start a Service Request. ⚛️
Need more help?
Click ▶︎ Check Repair Status.
Hi Isabelteresa,
Do you have another Mac available? If yes, you could use it to create a bootable installer that could recover your problematic Mac. Let me know and I can post the steps for it.
Mac book problems