My MacBook has a black screen with a lock on it

My Mac book has a black screen with a lock on it and my password or anything I type in works.


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Dec 19, 2024 11:13 PM

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Posted on Dec 20, 2024 12:28 AM

Hi there!


If your Mac is using a firmware password, the lock icon appears when you try to start up from another disk or volume, such as an external drive or macOS Recovery. Enter the firmware password to continue.


To learn more, see: Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support.


If you can't remember your firmware password:


-Jack

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Dec 20, 2024 12:28 AM in response to Maritzaorozco

Hi there!


If your Mac is using a firmware password, the lock icon appears when you try to start up from another disk or volume, such as an external drive or macOS Recovery. Enter the firmware password to continue.


To learn more, see: Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support.


If you can't remember your firmware password:


-Jack

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