Anolki Author

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My MacBook screen went black and now the screen won't turn on

I hear the initial "turning on" sound, buy after that there is nothing.

What is wrong and how can I fix it?

Posted on Jun 13, 2012 8:25 AM

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ea_online

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Posted on Jan 13, 2014 8:51 AM

Hi guys!

Doing this solved the problem for me:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379

Shut down your Mac.
Locate the following keys on the keyboard: Command (⌘), Option, P, and R. You will need to hold these keys down simultaneously in step 4.
Turn on the computer.
Press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys before the gray screen appears.
Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the second time.
Release the keys.

After resetting NVRAM or PRAM, you may need to reconfigure your settings for speaker volume, screen resolution, startup disk selection, and time zone information. If issues persist, your Mac's logic board battery (not a portable Mac's rechargeable battery) may need to be replaced. The logic board battery helps retain NVRAM/PRAM settings when your computer is shut down. You can take your Mac to a Mac Genius or Apple Authorized Service Provider to replace the battery on the logic board.

Hope it helps!

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Oct 28, 2013 7:58 PM in response to Macky2392

Dear Macky 2392,

I did the same to my computer, it works fine. But next day I turn on my computer, the black screen appears. Is there any permanent solution for this problem?

el_paco

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Nov 17, 2013 6:11 AM in response to VintageretroSpekt

No... Is not inverter problem :-(

Any other idea?

Javert13

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Dec 8, 2013 9:22 PM in response to Tafftech

Thanks so much! I have the same model as digressionjim. Removing the battery worked! Thanks again!

Jan 16, 2014 10:35 AM in response to ea_online

thanks- It looks like for the time being, this has fixed my problem.

Apr 10, 2014 3:26 PM in response to Macky2392

Your response was so logical. No wonder I didn't think of it. 😝 Thanks very much. My ancient Macbook is back to normal!

Nov 14, 2014 4:08 PM in response to Anolki

I Had the same problem and I held command, option, P, R then the power button while holding those keys and held it until I heard my computer start up twice and it fixed itself.

noni616

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Mar 29, 2015 5:14 AM in response to kenjikepha

No idea why but this just worked for me- thanks! You're a lifesaver!

Apr 6, 2015 7:34 AM in response to Tafftech

Thank you so much! This WORKED!!! There were so many solutions out there on the web and this one did the trick.

mayyou

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Oct 28, 2015 3:05 AM in response to ea_online

Thank you so much! I was sceptical but it worked! I just wasn't quick enough to hold the keys down in time at first. THANK YOU!!!!!!

Dec 15, 2015 4:48 PM in response to Macky2392

Thank you for this! I can now use my MacBook again. Oh how I missed my old white laptop. ;-)

pwanjari

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Jan 31, 2016 1:10 PM in response to ea_online

This one is the exact thing that recovered my Mac. I am so glad I found this. Thanks ea_online.

fasdfsdf

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Mar 30, 2016 6:42 PM in response to WideAwake

Spend more money you rich *****! I can barely afford a sandwich at the local deli and you're complaining about a Macbook smh.

Kisnono

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Jul 1, 2016 10:18 AM in response to ea_online

THis was very helpful, totally worked 🙂

Aug 29, 2016 5:48 AM in response to Macky2392

Thanks! This also worked for me. I thought my laptop was shot but after trying this several times it worked.

Glammn

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Sep 24, 2016 10:53 AM in response to ea_online

ea_online -- YOU ARE AMAZING! Thanks for sharing!!! 😍

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