Screen remains frozen after unplugging

Screen frozen. Unplugged but came on the same.

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jan 30, 2026 6:58 AM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2026 7:26 AM

Hold the power button to force shut down. if still frozen after shutting down, shut it down again. Hold the power button until you see Continue holding for startup options. When it shows loading startup options, release the button, select options, type ur password, Choose INstall MacOS or Disk Utility. on disk util, select first aid on "Macintosh HD", and give a shot again after

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Jan 30, 2026 7:26 AM in response to grae10

Hold the power button to force shut down. if still frozen after shutting down, shut it down again. Hold the power button until you see Continue holding for startup options. When it shows loading startup options, release the button, select options, type ur password, Choose INstall MacOS or Disk Utility. on disk util, select first aid on "Macintosh HD", and give a shot again after

Screen remains frozen after unplugging

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