{"id":8637,"date":"2026-05-22T12:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/?p=8637"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T08:48:17","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-macbook-won-t-turn-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/en\/what-to-do-if-your-macbook-won-t-turn-on\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your MacBook Won\u2019t Turn On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>There can be many reasons why a MacBook stops working. Most often, the issue is related to power: a discharged battery, a damaged cable, or a faulty adapter. Other faults may be caused by software errors, liquid damage, or internal hardware issues.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What you can do:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check the cable, port, and power outlet: they should all be working properly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then try turning the laptop on again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disconnect any accessories.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try restoring the laptop through macOS Recovery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there are no signs of operation, contact a service center. If you were already planning to upgrade to a new\u00a0Mac, you can buy one at iSpace.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common Reasons Why a MacBook Won\u2019t Turn On<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your Mac is not working, start by checking the charging accessories, power outlet, and charging port. Other possible causes include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">software failure \u2014 a software conflict may prevent the system from booting;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hardware malfunction \u2014 issues with the logic board or a failed chip;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">external factors \u2014 the system may conflict with connected external devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The problem may also be related to the battery. It is a consumable component designed for a specific number of charge cycles, after which it needs to be replaced.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step-by-Step Action Plan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your MacBook won\u2019t turn on, don\u2019t panic. Apple recommends the following sequence of actions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check the power system. Inspect the cable and adapter for damage, and try plugging the laptop into a different power outlet. The issue may be caused by deep battery discharge, especially if the computer has not been used for a long time. Connect it to power and leave it charging for 1\u20133 hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then release it and try turning the device on in the usual way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If that doesn\u2019t help, disconnect external devices such as hubs, flash drives, and external drives, then repeat step 2.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the laptop turns on but does not boot completely, start macOS Recovery. Press and hold the power button until you see \u201cLoading startup options\u201d or the \u201cOptions\u201d icon, then select the settings and click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restore the startup disk using the utility. In the same mode, open Disk Utility and run First Aid for Macintosh HD. If the laptop starts with a blank screen, open Recovery again and reinstall macOS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are standard troubleshooting steps. If they do not help, a deeper diagnosis is needed, so contact a service center.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MacBook Stuck on the Apple Logo: How to Fix It<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8627\" style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 600;\" src=\"https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1740\" height=\"1160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2.png 1740w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2-390x260.png 390w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-2-285x190.png 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1740px) 100vw, 1740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A MacBook may get stuck on the Apple logo when the operating system starts loading but internal conflicts prevent the process from completing. The troubleshooting process is straightforward: try each of the methods described in the previous section one by one. Start by restarting the laptop and resetting the startup process \u2014 press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Specific Issues in Popular Models<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8628\" style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 600;\" src=\"https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1740\" height=\"1160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3.png 1740w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3-390x260.png 390w, https:\/\/ispace.am\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Blog-MacBook-ne-vklyuchaetsya.-CHto-delat_-_-Foto-3-285x190.png 285w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1740px) 100vw, 1740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On older devices with Intel processors, the steps above include one additional action: resetting the SMC. This controller manages system functions, power, and the battery. To reset it:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">press and hold Control + Option + Shift;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keep holding them for 7 seconds;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">add the power button and hold all four keys for another 7 seconds;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">turn the device on in the usual way.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On models with Apple Silicon chips, such as the M-series, this step is not required. Instead, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintenance and Prevention Tips<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simple rules can help prevent MacBook startup issues:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use original adapters and cables;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">update macOS to the latest versions;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">enable Optimized Battery Charging in system settings;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">monitor the battery condition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Restart the device regularly instead of only putting it into sleep mode. This clears memory and resets temporary parameters.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What to Do If Your MacBook Still Won\u2019t Turn On<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the issue is still not resolved, do not try to disassemble the device yourself. Contact the authorized\u00a0iSupport service center, which operates in Armenia according to Apple standards. The specialists will accurately determine why your Mac is not working, run diagnostics, and offer a solution. The service center is located in Yerevan at 7 Amiryan Street.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to fully upgrade your device, choose gadgets at iSpace, an official Apple Premium Reseller partner. The team will help you choose a device, explain all important details, and set up your account if needed. You can order devices online with delivery across Armenia or visit physical stores in Yerevan, where you can test the gadgets in person.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FAQ<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I force-start a MacBook?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Release it, then press it again to start the device.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What should I do if my MacBook does not respond to the power button?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check that the power outlet is working. Make sure the cable is intact and the charging port is clean. Leave the laptop charging for a while.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I force restart a Mac?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the laptop is frozen and does not respond to any actions, perform a force restart: press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, wait a moment, then press it again once.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What should I do if my Mac does not wake from sleep mode?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press any key on the keyboard or swipe across the trackpad. If the display still does not wake up, press and hold the power button to force restart the device.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How do I restart a MacBook using the keyboard?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the Control + Option + Command + power button combination. This option closes apps and shuts down the device. 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However, the approximate battery lifespan is 5\u20137 years, after which it may need to be replaced.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why is my Mac screen black even though it is turned on?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A black display that does not respond to the trackpad may be related to software issues. 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