14” M1 MacBook Pro failing to start

After updating to 13.5.1, turning on my Mac, I see the Apple logo for a second and then nothing. Tried to recover by pressing on the power button with no success. Anyone else faced the same issue?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.5

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 12:38 PM

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Oct 5, 2023 12:10 PM in response to Joz'

Hey there Joz',


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.


For help with troubleshooting issue with your MacBook not starting up as expected, check out the steps below from the following resource: If your Mac doesn’t start up as expected - Apple Support


Blank startup screen
If your Intel-based Mac computer displays a blank screen at startup—or a screen with an Apple logo (with or without a gear icon) and a flashing question mark—it indicates there may be a problem with a firmware update or software. Try these suggestions.
* Make sure the latest firmware for your Mac is installed. For the latest versions, check for updates in Software Update settings or on the Apple Downloads website.
* If you just installed a new version of macOS, make sure your Mac has the recommended memory and disk space. To check, choose Apple menu  > About This Mac, then click More Info. If your Mac doesn’t meet these specifications, reinstall your previous version of the operating system.
* Use macOS Recovery, part of the built-in recovery system of your Mac. See Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac or Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon.


Keep us updated on the results, after going through the steps above.


Take care!

14” M1 MacBook Pro failing to start

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