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MacBook Air - Won't Turn On (But it is charging!)

No damage, no dropping, no liquid etc.

The power cable is green, so I know it is charging.


Was working as per normal yesterday.


Today, tried to turn it on and it wouldn't turn on.

Did a reset, and it came on.

Was able to access the desktop for around 60 seconds.


Then it turned off again + won't turn back on.


I have tried doing the reset options (SMC + NVRAM), but no luck.

Can hear the fan turning itself on/off when I attempt to do the resets.


Older model, so out of Apple Care Warranty. But looked after, with no damage.

Local Apple Store has no appointments for a week.


Any suggestions?

Posted on Mar 19, 2021 7:24 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2021 3:56 AM

Hi,

If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, you'd better make Genius Bar reservation if your local retail Apple Store is open or find near you opened Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined your MacBook Air.

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

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Mar 20, 2021 3:56 AM in response to ebony_skye

Hi,

If your Mac doesn't turn on - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, you'd better make Genius Bar reservation if your local retail Apple Store is open or find near you opened Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined your MacBook Air.

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

Apple - Find Locations - Location Selector


MacBook Air - Won't Turn On (But it is charging!)

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