MacBook Pro 15" is not starting as it normally does

MacBook Pro 15: Startup screen appears as it normally does. I entered the password, Pressed return, nothing happens. Normally the computer will boot up and life is good. Today, no joy. Have any suggestions? Thanks. James


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MacBook Pro 15: Startup screen appears as it normally does. I entered the password, Pressed return, nothing happens. Normally the computer will boot up and life is good. Today, no joy. Have any suggestions? Thanks. James

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If this is an Intl Mac you can try both—


resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(hold to get at least three continuous rounds of the chimes when resting the NVRAM, no harm there)


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Aug 4, 2024 9:51 AM in response to dzjim

dzjim wrote:

MacBook Pro 15: Startup screen appears as it normally does. I entered the password, Pressed return, nothing happens. Normally the computer will boot up and life is good. Today, no joy. Have any suggestions? Thanks. James

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If this is an Intl Mac you can try both—


resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

(hold to get at least three continuous rounds of the chimes when resting the NVRAM, no harm there)


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