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This way, you should actually be able to see enough to log in, after which your screen should turn on normally. One way to fix the problem, especially when your MacBook won't turn on this way, is to hold your laptop to a bright window to let the sunshine through the back of your screen. The thing is, your MacBook black screen is still working. Checking all the cables (if you’re on a desktop) for proper connection should be your first option, of course, but sometimes there could be a glitch with a battery power circuit that for some reason won’t trigger the screen light. In rare cases, it might be your display that’s giving you all the trouble. Hopefully, the Mac won’t turn on issue is now fixed.

If that’s the case, you should go for one of those options to try and start up your Mac. On M1 Macs, pressing the power button should bring up the screen with startup options.

Hold the power button for 10 more seconds.

Shut down your Mac by pressing the power button (keep pressing).

If you’re certain that your MacBook Pro won't boot, a good option is to enable a power cycle, which is basically a forced restart. If nothing has changed, you need to do a power cycle. In both cases, when your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air won’t turn on, make sure to disconnect all keyboards, mice, external HDs, and so on to make sure they are not part of the problem. If your Mac won’t boot at all, it might be something to do with hardware. Do you hear the fans or any sounds at all? If yes, it might be that your Mac’s problem is with software. Once you know your Mac is powered properly, try turning it on by pressing the power button. Also, don’t forget to test your outlet - it might just be that you’re using a faulty one. Even though they could be more expensive (check eBay or Craigslist for secondhand ones), they are more likely to be safe for your Mac and not put extra strain on your battery life. If you have an older MacBook, your MagSafe cable will show you a green light if the computer is charged and amber if it’s still charging.Īs a rule, try to only use Apple-made cables. Try unplugging and plugging your Mac back in.

The first step is to check, as obvious as it sounds, whether your Mac has any battery life left (or in the case of iMacs whether the cable is connected correctly). Our task here is to figure out what causes the issue.

When your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro won't turn on, it’s very rare that the problem is with the whole setup - more likely one of the components is misbehaving, which can range from your display to software glitches.