My MacBook isn’t turning on.

when it does, it says it shows a little gear icon and options and then it shows like this like something HD and then options and then at the very bottom it says shut down or restart and it just will not turn on.

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Aug 24, 2024 10:06 AM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2024 10:42 AM

Do you try to select the hard drive icon by moving the pointer towards it and selecting it?

Can you select it with the Tab key?


This website shows the variety of startup screens that are possible, which may help you:

https://www.computerhardwareinc.com/2021/01/05/m1-based-macs-have-new-startup-modes-heres-what-you-need-to-know/


If you post an image, perhaps we can tell why it isn't working:

How to post an image in Apple Support Com… - Apple Community


If you get a "remote management" label under a gear, the computer is controled through a license with a school or business, and that school or business needs to remove that license attachment to the serial number.



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Aug 24, 2024 10:42 AM in response to brinlee77

Do you try to select the hard drive icon by moving the pointer towards it and selecting it?

Can you select it with the Tab key?


This website shows the variety of startup screens that are possible, which may help you:

https://www.computerhardwareinc.com/2021/01/05/m1-based-macs-have-new-startup-modes-heres-what-you-need-to-know/


If you post an image, perhaps we can tell why it isn't working:

How to post an image in Apple Support Com… - Apple Community


If you get a "remote management" label under a gear, the computer is controled through a license with a school or business, and that school or business needs to remove that license attachment to the serial number.



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