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My mid 2012 macbook pro has keeps sleeping and won't wake up. I reset the smc and vram. Even reinstalled the macos and the problem continues. Turns on.. the screen lights up for a second and then go black while the sleep light flashes. Help?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 23, 2023 10:21 AM

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Mar 24, 2023 6:16 AM in response to Jay_bora

Jay_bora wrote:

My mid 2012 macbook pro has keeps sleeping and won't wake up. I reset the smc and vram. Even reinstalled the macos and the problem continues. Turns on.. the screen lights up for a second and then go black while the sleep light flashes. Help?



Do you have an external boot clone to bypass the internal drive and SATA cable— to test and compare your results


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment

Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support




Apple will assess the issue but may well refuse service—

see vintage and obsolete:

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