Perpetual boot loop

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Perpetual boot loop

15.4in MacBook Pro Laptop (Retina, Touch Bar, 2.2GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (MR932LL/A) (2018 Model)

Ventura 13 (point something)

I am in a perpetual boot loop.

In the beginning I didn’t even get the Apple logo. After pram reset I get the Apple logo in perpetuity.

Will not boot to safe mode.

No local diagnostic work.

Network diagnostic keeps restarting.

I am open to any Apple gymnastics and would appreciate any forward movement.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 26, 2023 6:20 PM

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Answer 1

Owl-53

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Mar 27, 2023 2:28 AM in response to IffMead

1 - Have the computer evaluated by the Professionals who have the Special Hardware Software and Expertise to diagnose the issue and offer possible solutions

2 - Make an Appointment at the Apple Genius Bar and have them evaluate the computer

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Owl-53

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Apr 11, 2023 4:45 AM in response to IffMead

Ok.

A caveat regarding " I bought a tiny laptop (win11) to create a ventura boot drive. Weirdly the USB also boot loops."

To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer.

The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer

There are some who claim it can be created on a Microsoft Computer using some Third Party Software on that computer but have never seen any Reproducible Evident this has been with Successful or Possible

This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer.

Example : Bootable Installer of Big Sur would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Big Sur.

Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.

Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.

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IffMead Author

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Apr 10, 2023 11:59 PM in response to IffMead

Apple intends on charging me over what I paid for the device to repair their venture update issue. I mean... really?

*😡

I bought a tiny laptop (win11) to create a ventura boot drive. Weirdly the USB also boot loops.

Does this raise alarms for anyone?

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IffMead Author

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Apr 11, 2023 4:34 AM in response to Owl-53

It was intended for any one who happens to peek in here.

I had convinced myself that auto-update was turned off. Maybe it was and it prompted me turn it on and probably mindlessly clicked yes.

(pointing at myself as part of the problem here)

I purchase this as a referb and Apple Care was not an option, I'm doing what I can here financially.

There's a fix because every thing is responsive. I'll be back once I find another mac to connect it to.

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Answer 5

Owl-53

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Apr 11, 2023 2:15 AM in response to IffMead

Not sure to Whom the above reply is intended .

Will give a go anyways.

Hardware does fail and most often without warnings

As for Costs to repair, Buy an AppleCare plan - Apple Support (CA)

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