Macbook Pro 16 M1 2021 - Stuck in boot loop, power button hold not working

I've visiting/ working abroad and my M1 mac screen went black while working on it, I restarted and it went into a boot loop. It completely ignores the Power Button hold to bring up boot options. Are there any other key commands I can use. Search the internet for hours trying to figure this out. Ugh. I would love to even get it into single user mode, Command-S is not working either. Crushingly frustrating.

MacBook Pro (2021)

Posted on Aug 24, 2023 1:00 AM

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macjedi117

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Posted on Sep 11, 2023 8:37 AM

OK, iStore in Cape Town (recommended by Apple since there is no Apple Store here) echoed my results on their attempts to do the same - they are recommending replacement of Logic and Touch ID boards ($1000 USD with labor). I have an extended warranty with my credit card company and will likely have them attempt the repair.

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Thunadex

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Sep 18, 2023 10:34 PM in response to macjedi117

Hi friend, is there any luck yet

Thunadex

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Sep 19, 2023 11:20 PM in response to macjedi117

Thank you for the update

Thunadex

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Sep 28, 2023 3:15 AM in response to macjedi117

Thanks for the update, it's getting interesting

Oct 18, 2023 6:45 PM in response to macjedi117

Just got this issue yesterday, not able to go into any recovery/safe modes. Revive failed as well. Like others, I’m able to see Apple logo with flashlight on as the laptop infinitely boots and chimes.

Apple Store said plan of action is:

1) Attempt a revive (I already know this won’t work)

2) Attempt a restore (I’d rather not try this since I have maybe 2% of stuff that is not backed up to icloud like some old .RAW files I’d rather keep if I can)

3) “Fix it” for $748… whatever that means.

If it really is the same display module issue.. sounds like that can be fixed without wiping (AND wiping won’t even do anything)

Would rather they do some diagnostics and try this route before unnecessarily wiping but the guy seemed pretty adamant about trying the restore first. Decided to just bring my laptop home for now.

Might see if I can get an associate who is less wipe-trigger-happy and more “diagnostics” first.

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Macbook Pro 16 M1 2021 - Stuck in boot loop, power button hold not working