So, why is your MacBook Not Starting?
If your MacBook is not starting, don’t panic. Check out our step-by-step guide to troubleshoot the issue, from checking the power source to resetting the SMC and PRAM/NVRAM, booting into Safe Mode, and checking for disk errors. Get your MacBook up and running again with these troubleshooting tips.
Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:
Check the power source:
Make sure that your MacBook is connected to a power source and that the power adapter is working properly. You can also try plugging the adapter into a different outlet to see if that resolves the issue.
Reset the SMC:
The System Management Controller (SMC) is responsible for managing power-related functions on your MacBook. Resetting the SMC can sometimes resolve power-related issues. To reset the SMC on your MacBook, follow these steps:
- Shut down your MacBook.
- Press and hold the Shift, Control, and Option keys on the left side of the keyboard, and then press the power button at the same time.
- Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
- Press the power button again to turn on your MacBook.
Reset the PRAM/NVRAM:
The Parameter RAM (PRAM) and Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) are small amounts of memory that store certain settings used by your MacBook. Resetting the PRAM/NVRAM can sometimes resolve startup-related issues. To reset the PRAM/NVRAM on your MacBook, follow these steps:
- Shut down your MacBook.
- Press the power button to turn it on, and then immediately press and hold the Command, Option, P, and R keys at the same time.
- Keep holding the keys until you hear the startup sound twice.
- Release the keys and let your MacBook continue to start up.
Boot into Safe Mode:
If your MacBook is still not starting up, you can try booting into Safe Mode. This will start up your MacBook with only the basic software and drivers needed to run, which can help identify and resolve any issues. To boot into Safe Mode on your MacBook, follow these steps:
- Shut down your MacBook.
- Press the power button to turn it on, and then immediately press and hold the Shift key at the same time.
- Keep holding the Shift key until you see the Apple logo and progress bar.
- Once your MacBook starts up, release the Shift key.
Check for disk errors:
If your MacBook still won’t start up, it’s possible that there are disk errors preventing it from starting up. You can use Disk Utility to check for and repair any disk errors. To do this, follow these steps:
- Boot your MacBook into Recovery Mode by holding down Command+R during startup.
- Select Disk Utility from the list of available utilities.
- Select your startup disk from the list of volumes, and then click on First Aid to run a disk check.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, it’s possible that there may be a hardware issue with your MacBook. In that case, you may need to take it to a professional repair shop for further diagnosis and repair. So, it’s time to contact MakCity®
If none of the above steps have resolved the issue, it is highly recommended to seek the assistance of professionals. The problem may lie with the DC Jack of your MacBook Pro or some other hardware-related issue that requires expert repair.
