MacBook Black screen
My MacBook is only showing a blank (all black) screen when I try to power it up. There is an occasional arrow… pushing the keys does not do anything. Any ideas???
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13
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My MacBook is only showing a blank (all black) screen when I try to power it up. There is an occasional arrow… pushing the keys does not do anything. Any ideas???
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13
Edun09 Said:
"MacBook Black screen: My MacBook is only showing a blank (all black) screen when I try to power it up. There is an occasional arrow… pushing the keys does not do anything. Any ideas???"
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Troubleshooting Black Mac Screen:
Report back if anything here helps...
Troubleshooting Mac Power:
A. Black Mac Screen:
(Applies to Intel Based Macs Only): Sometimes operations are performed and then the keyboard settings become manipulated, technically. So... Try resetting. Then reboot with this keyboard plugged in once more. If you only have USB-C ports then this is the adapter to use: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple
B. Mac Power Issues:
Try a New Charger:
If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:
C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:
Edun09 Said:
"MacBook Black screen: My MacBook is only showing a blank (all black) screen when I try to power it up. There is an occasional arrow… pushing the keys does not do anything. Any ideas???"
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Troubleshooting Black Mac Screen:
Report back if anything here helps...
Troubleshooting Mac Power:
A. Black Mac Screen:
(Applies to Intel Based Macs Only): Sometimes operations are performed and then the keyboard settings become manipulated, technically. So... Try resetting. Then reboot with this keyboard plugged in once more. If you only have USB-C ports then this is the adapter to use: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple
B. Mac Power Issues:
Try a New Charger:
If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:
C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:
MacBook Black screen