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My MacBook Air’s screen won’t start up. Has a file folder with a question mark

It’s a MacBook 11 can it be fixed?

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 8:12 AM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2022 8:32 AM

Hi,

Your MacBook Air can't find macOS to boot. If your MacBook Air has Intel processor, resetting NVRAM could solve the issue.

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, start up in Recovery mode, then DiskUtility > Disk First Aid to clean up boot drive.

Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


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Nov 21, 2022 8:32 AM in response to mallorie147

Hi,

Your MacBook Air can't find macOS to boot. If your MacBook Air has Intel processor, resetting NVRAM could solve the issue.

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, start up in Recovery mode, then DiskUtility > Disk First Aid to clean up boot drive.

Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


My MacBook Air’s screen won’t start up. Has a file folder with a question mark

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