6 Workable Ways to Fix Mac/MacBook Pro/ MacBook Air Won’t Turn on Issue

If your Mac/MacBook/MacBook air/MacBook pro won’t turn on, please watch the video till the end as we’re going to walk you through 6 effective ways to fix the mac won’t turn on issue and get your Mac working again.

Timestamps:
Way 1: Perform a Power Cycle 1:35s
Way 2: Check Your Adapter and Charging Cable 2:08s
Way 3: Check the Hardware 2:31s
Way 4: Reset the NVRAM 2:58s
Way 5: Reset System Management Controller 3:38s
Way 6: Re-Install MacOS 4:48s

Perform a Power Cycle
Step 1 - Unplug all the power cables and turn off your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air by pressing and holding the “Power Button”.
Step 2 - Continue holding the power button for 10 more seconds and reconnect the cables. Keep pressing the power button for 10 more seconds.
Step 3 - Now, reboot your MacBook again and see if the issue of Mac won’t start up is gone or not.

Check Your Adapter and Charging Cable
In many cases, MacBook won’t turn on issue arises due to a faulty AC adapter/charging cable. Try swapping the adapter and the cable with a different one to see if MacBook turns on or not. In case it’s working fine with the new cable/adapter, the only solution would be to replace the entire charging setup with a new one.

Check the Hardware
If you’re using Mac Desktop, the issue might be caused due to loosely connected cables. Take a look at the cables and make sure that each connection is firm. In case you’ve recently opened your Mac to install a new hardware component like a hard-drive or a RAM, this might also cause the Mac won’t turn on issue. In this case, either reinstall the old hardware or make sure that each component is perfectly placed in its socket.

Reset the NVRAM
Step 1 - Shut down your MacBook.
Step 2 - Simultaneously press and hold “Command + Option + P + R” keys and wait for your MacBook to turn on.
Step 3 - Your MacBook will play the second reboot chime. Release all the keys once you hear the sound.

Reset System Management Controller
Step 1 - Shut down your MacBook and unplug the power cable.
Step 2 - Connect the power cable again and press the Shift + Ctrl + Option/Alt keys and the power button simultaneously.
Step 3 - Release all the buttons at the same time and you’ll notice a small flicker in your power cable’s light. This is an indication that SMC has been reset successfully.
Step 4 - Restart your MacBook and check if the “MacBook Air does not turn on” issue is gone or not.

Re-Install MacOS
Reinstalling the entire MacOS would probably the last solution on your list.
Step 1 - Shut down your MacBook and press the power button again. Boot it in recovery mode by pressing “Command + R”.
Step 2 - The macOS utility window will appear on your screen with different options. Use the arrow keys to choose “Reinstall macOS”.
Step 3 - If asked, enter your Apple ID and continue with the process. It may take several minutes for the OS to reinstall completely.
Step 4 - Once the setup wizard quits, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.

I hope those ways will be helpful for you to fix Mac won't be turn on issue.

[progressnowwithjosh]

Maybe don’t talk about turning off a computer in a video about computers that won’t turn on!! 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[joseputungan]

How am I suppose to reinstall the OS if my mac won't turn on? WTH

[TheBigDavid]

You’re a legend. Resetting the System Management Controller brought my Mac Pro back to life. Thanks man!

[TheBohemianAngels]

All nonsense...most of the so called fix assumes the Mac turns on, and we are here because it doesn't turn on. HUH?

[eviestephens]

You kept talking about turning the machine off, this was to help turn it on. I can't even get it on to turn it off again!

[aishaberdin]

You’re a life savior. I was literally on edge earlier cause I thought I needed to buy a new macbook. The last step legit helped me fixing my macbook problem. Thank you so much! Highly recommend this video to everyone who needs urgent help with their laptop.

[jonieemerald]

You are a life saver, the first step worked for me. Thank you so much

[VickiPLove]

A million thanks! I have been trying to access my computer ALL day and night and was just about to give up. Then I came across your video and VIOLA, it came back up. Thank, you, THANK you, THANK Merry Christmas! <3

[yvonnesmith]

Thanks for this video as you saved me a trip to the repair shop! I just needed to perform a power cycle 👍🏾

[rejoicealways]

I really appreciate you dear. Within seconds I was able to fix my Mac. That was incredible good job.

[maryhancock]

I've watched so many other videos, and none of their solutions worked. Then I followed yours and all of a sudden, my screen turned on! I can't thank you enough for your help!

[GermanAlicea]

Thank you so much! I followed your instructions for resetting the SMC, and now my MacBook Air works fine.

[jakelandry]

After 2 years of no luck reviving my MacBook, its finally back up! Thanks man!🤙

[cassionmoura]

Thank you so much for your clear and precise directions, they brought my 2015 MacBook Pro back to life. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[tizazenebe]

Thank you so so much! This was so helpful in fixing my MacBook Air.

[cameliad.brumar]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! IT’S A LIFESAVER! I write very few comments on youtube, but I have to write about this awesome video!! I used the very first tip and it worked lol it worked like magic, thanks guys!!

[marianaa]

I got my macbook air less then two months ago and none of these worked :(

[davidtsehay]

Very enlightening, with a blend vivid and precise demonstration.

[saadalamk]

Thank you brother, I appreciate your efforts ❤️

[JoseRamirez-gjqm]

Thanks so much! My Mac wouldn’t turn on but the 3rd step did the trick!!! Thanks again!!