As premium devices, Apple computers generally are reliable and last for years. But there can be times – hopefully rare – when your MacBook, for example, won’t power on. Or at least not bootup.
This Macworld article is a useful recap of troubleshooting tips.
And, yes, it can be humbling to realize that the problem might be a loose or disconnected cable. So, as on the cover of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, “Don’t Panic,” when your “insanely complicated [looking]” device does not work. (And don’t forget your towel, eh.)
• Macworld > “Mac or MacBook won’t turn on? Here’s how to fix it” by Karen Haslam, Editor (Jan 16, 2023) – Find out why your MacBook isn’t turning on and how to fix it, including how to force a Mac to start.
Check your Mac turns on Check your power connection Try a different power cable or adapter Disconnect all accessories
Perform a Power Cycle Check your display
Boot up your Mac in Safe Boot
Reset the PRAM / NVRAM Reset the SMC (System Management Controller) [Intel Macs]
Run Disk Utility in Recovery Mode
Revive an M1 or M2 Mac with Configurator [using a 2nd Mac]
Back up if you haven’t already or copy what you can
