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mid-2013 macbook air giving me a huge trouble

I have a pretty bad problem with an mid-2013 macbook air that I borrowed from somebody else, and I hope to get some help here.


The thing is it doesn't start; when I push the power button, all I can see is a flashing file icon. Disk utility shows no disk installed. I tried (probably) everything on disk utility, and a tech studio couldn't do anything either. another tech store told me it's because ssd is dead.


Now I am looking to buy an ssd online, but... if I am right, I see requirements such as upgrading macos before installing the new ssd. How on earth can I do that? The machine even doesn't start?


https://www.amazon.com/INDMEM.../dp/B07Z682XNC/ref=sr_1_4...

https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/S3DAPT4MB02/


Thank your for reading.

MacBook Air

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 3:19 AM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 4:56 AM

Hi,

Resetting SMC as well as NVRAM could solve your issue.

How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

If they don't help, you would need to replace SSD.

You can upgrade your MacBook Air's macOS with Recovery Mode to install macOS.

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


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