Screen black with cursor on MacBook Air 2024

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opening MacBook top, cursor moves on black screen but otherwise is frozen


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Dec 2, 2024 4:49 PM

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Dec 3, 2024 3:37 AM in response to ubera

Hi there


Please try this


Press and hold the power button

Press and hold the power button on your Mac for about 10 seconds. (Every Mac has a power button. On laptop computers that have Touch ID, press and hold Touch ID.)

Then press and release the power button normally.


Unplug accessories

You could have an issue with one or more accessories or their cables. Unplug all accessories from your Mac, including printers, drives, USB hubs, and mobile devices. Then repeat step 2, above.


If you see something on your screen

If your screen shows a flashing question mark, circle with a line through it, or anything else, your Mac is turned on but isn't starting up:

If your Mac turns on but doesn't start up all the way

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Screen black with cursor on MacBook Air 2024

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