hello!
I bought a MacBook Neo and should be receiving it soon. I am wondering if it will be possible to transfer my data from my old MacBook Pro (2016)? The old one is non functional so will it be possible to get my files and things back or are they gone if they don’t happen to be backed up to iCloud? Thanks in advance!
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Original Title: Broken Mac data transfer
MacBook Neo
Assuming there are no shorted wires from the break, you could also try putting the laptop into Target Disk Mode, but would require a Thunderbolt cable. There is no need for any video to be seen.
The Touchbar 2016 & 2017 models have a LifeBoat connector on the Logic Board. If you can find a tech with one of Apple's proprietary little black boxes used to interface with the LifeBoat connector, then that would be another option. IIRC, this option also requires a Thunderbolt cable. From reading this forum for years now, I have yet to hear of anyone actually finding an AASP who has one of these devices.....and I've never heard of Apple performing this service since Apple places the burden of data recovery on the end user who should be regularly backing up their data. I have seen a couple of posts where a user managed to fine one online, but it is tricky to use even if you can manage to open up the laptop.
With your new Mac you definitely need to start a backup regimen. People should have frequent & regular backups of their computer and all external media (including the cloud) which contains important & unique data. There are a lot more new ways to permanently lose access to the data stored on the internal SSD of the recent Macs dues to all of the hardware, software, and security changes. With the Apple Silicon Macs there is usually no chance of recovering any data.
Apple does provide backup software with macOS in the form of the Time Machine app, but there are also third party options as well. For many people Time Machine is fine.
“Can I transfer data from a non-functional MacBook Pro (2016) to a new MacBook Neo? hello! I bought a MacBook Neo and should be receiving it soon. I am wondering if it will be possible to transfer my data from my old MacBook Pro (2016)? The old one is non functional so will it be possible to get my files and things back or are they gone if they don’t happen to be backed up to iCloud? Thanks in advance!”
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Please Clarify your Post:
How exactly would you define “non functional”? Is it locked at the login screen? Does it not power on? Is the screen black? Does it not change? Or is it something else?
Report back if anything here helps...
Troubleshooting Mac Power:
A. Black Mac Screen:
B. Mac Power Issues:
Try a New Charger:
If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:
C. A Few Links to Refer to for Power:
charliefromwoonsocket wrote:
hello!
I bought a MacBook Neo and should be receiving it soon. I am wondering if it will be possible to transfer my data from my old MacBook Pro (2016)?
The old one is non functional so will it be possible to get my files and things back or are they gone if they don’t happen to be backed up to iCloud? Thanks in advance!
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Original Title: Broken Mac data transfer
re: "possible to get my files and things back"
? no backup...
there are several methods list here...
ref: Migrate your data to your new MacBook Pro - Apple Support
If you value your user data I would not wait for a catestrophic failure to get the backup religion...
3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.
More than one device, more than one backup methodology— and backup regularly.
Back up your Mac Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
Hey @charliefromwoonsocket -
The 2016 MacBook Pro should have an HDMI port. Is the ‘business’ half (ie, the keyboard side) damaged beyond no longer having the screen attached? If you have an HDMI cable and the integrity of the bottom half is basically still intact, you could try connecting it to a TV or desktop monitor.
Cheers
The screen and keyboard halves are completely separated, I accidentally fell asleep with it on my bed and rolled onto it as I’m a very heavy sleeper. Woke up to a snapping sound and it was broken, I decided to just get a Neo as the pro was my dad’s old one and I got it for free and it was 10 years old.
<< The 2016 MacBook Pro should have an HDMI port. >.
NO, it does not have an HDMI port. 2016 models are the first Macs with a USB-C/Thunderbolt-3 port, and NO HDMI port.
Connecting to a TV set would require a USB-C to HDMI adapter, plus a HDMI cable.
Can I transfer data from a non-functional MacBook Pro (2016) to a new MacBook Neo?
