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Good morning everyone,
I am writing to you because I have a problem with a MacBook Pro Model A1990.
When turn on the pc appear this screen
If I tried to enter in recovery mode:
this is the result:
I tried olso with a bootable USB with macOS Ventura but is not possibile select...
I have tried to reset nvrm, following general procedures on youtube but nothing.
In my opinion the SSD is damage, should this possible?
Thank you for your support.
Regards
MacBook Pro
If you are getting a different large negative error code besides the -1008f error you received before, then there is some sort of problem with your network or Internet. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't provide information for the other error codes so we have no idea exactly why Internet Recovery Mode is failing for you. Connecting the laptop directly to the router using an Ethernet Cable and appropriate adapter will provide a faster more reliable connection which bypasses hard to troubleshoot WiFi issues. You can try to power cycle the router though, making sure to wait at least five minutes for the router to finish booting. It could be a setting with your router, or it may be an issue with your ISP or possibly your local Internet (the latter two you are unlikely to resolve). You can also try booting into Internet Recovery Mode at a different location which may have a better Internet connection.
Otherwise you have two other options:
If you were not able to boot to the Ventura USB installer mentioned in the original post, then try it again assuming you previously enabled booting from USB by previously using the Startup Security Utility to modify the laptop's security settings.
If none of this works, or none of this is an option for you, then you will need to take the laptop to Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for assistance.
Hi,
I don't think your internal drive is damaged
You'd better take your MacBook Pro to your local retail AppleStore, Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined your MacBook Pro there.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple
You can only do a stand-alone Install (when NOT using Recovery and download) by booting from a different boot drive (the USB stick installer).
On Macs after 2017 models, the T2 chip precludes booting form another boot drive, unless/until you change its settings:
About Startup Security Utility on a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip - Apple Support
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HWTech posted the solution for -1008 error above. It is the 2017-and-later version of the SMC reset:
holding the power button for a full ten seconds.
If your Mac starts up to error -1008F - Apple Support
adata cloned ssd nvme bigsur boot from usb but doesnt boot while connected internaly
boot from usb but doesn't boot while connected internal.
USED CC CLONER
NEW SSD product = ADATA LEGEN840 1TB
NVME ADDAPTER =
https://www.amazon.com/Convert-Adapter-MacBook-Retina-Upgraded/dp/B07VVNKRYR
MAC BOOK LATE 2013 MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
OS = BIG SUR 11.7.1 (20G918)
ORIGINAL INTERNAL SSD = 128GB
PLZ HELP.
@NETORDERS, Please start your own thread instead of hijacking someone else's thread since your circumstances are completely different from the original poster. It gets much too confusing helping multiple people with different circumstances and takes focus away from the original poster who started this thread.
Thank you.
Hi, thanks for your reply. I have tried but doesn't work.
Do you have other idea? I don't understand why it isn't possible install the S/O from USB. I see the bootable usb but it's not possible select it.
I had tried again:
I started the MacBook Pro using Option-Command-R, chose the correct Wi-Fi, waited "Starting Internet Recovery. This may take a while." but at the end of the procedure I had the same error: 2005F
I also tried to disconnect and reconnect the battery, did a hardware test and the result was ok.
any suggestions? I don't have access to OS and then I can't booting form another boot drive.
In Internet Recovery, these low negative thousands error messages indicate that your provided Wi-Fi Network is inadequate in some fashion, and cannot be used (for this purpose) in its current state.
Common problems include:
Hidden Network-name
required use of a proxy server to get Internet access
required use of a login page to get Internet access
Use of a login server or certificate to get Internet access
Use of PPPoE in the Mac to get Internet access (typically only applies to DSL)
Use of Fixed IP address rather than good old DHCP
Variance of the time by more than five minutes
Failure of Router to provide workable DNS server addresses, or providing 0.0.0.0 [may produce -2002f]
If you have an Ethernet port, you may in some cases be able to move your Mac close to the Router and connect to the Router using Ethernet.
The higher the number, the more obscure the problem.
I can select it, the procedure starts but it always gives me the following error
Thank you, now I understood why it was not possible booting from a different boot drive.
The problem is that I can't enter in Recovery mode.
Whatever I do I always get "Choose Network"
can you choose a Network and proceed? if not, why not?
Yes, I followed the procedure and nothing changes.
Thank you for your support, I'm trying now with my hotspot..., this evening I will try with home connection.
Boot problem MacBook Pro A1990
