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Why Won't My MacBook Turn On?

Last week I received a (refurbished) MBP 2019 that I often use with a Dell U2720Q monitor (it connects via a USB-C and also charges the mac) I have had a couple occasions where in the morning, this mac does not turn on. I continue to try to hold the power button for 10 seconds, do an SMC reset, try powering on every so often, and only after a few hours does the mac respond and turn on. First time this happened it took me more than a night to get it to turn on. Next time this happened in the morning, and 3 hours later it finally turned on. What could be the issue here? Is it possible that the USB-C from the monitor is harming the hardware somehow? Thank you for your insights!

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iBoysoft author Vain Rowe

Vain Rowe

Answered on Monday, July 10, 2023

Hi there, it is difficult to tell whether the Dell monitor or the USB-C cable is the culprit, you're recommended to make a test by unplugging the monitor and trying an alternative cable respectively. On top of that, there are some other solutions you can try :

  • Detach all external devices from your Mac
  • Reset the SMC
  • Let your MacBook charge for a longer time
  • Perform a power cycle on your computer
  • Check the display brightness settings or try to use an external monitor
  • Seek repair service

For more information, please visit this article from the iBoysoft website: MacBook Pro/Air Won't Turn On or Start? Make it Boot Now

Good luck~

 

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