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Hi, my MacBook Pro is quite old now but it’s been taken care of.


I’ve turned it on and I cannot sign in. Mouse is working and keyboard makes a tone like when something is unavailable as an option? Not sure that explains it too well.

how do I get into my Mac if I can’t sign in? *i do not have any software installed that allows me to use my phone / device as wireless keyboard and no wired usb keyboard. Thanks!

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 12, 2022 4:59 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2022 9:01 AM

M-k-w wrote:

Hi, my MacBook Pro is quite old now but it’s been taken care of.

I’ve turned it on and I cannot sign in. Mouse is working and keyboard makes a tone like when something is unavailable as an option? Not sure that explains it too well.
how do I get into my Mac if I can’t sign in? *i do not have any software installed that allows me to use my phone / device as wireless keyboard and no wired usb keyboard. Thanks!


An external keyboard may be a work a round...


See if you qualify— https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095


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Jan 13, 2022 9:01 AM in response to M-k-w

M-k-w wrote:

Hi, my MacBook Pro is quite old now but it’s been taken care of.

I’ve turned it on and I cannot sign in. Mouse is working and keyboard makes a tone like when something is unavailable as an option? Not sure that explains it too well.
how do I get into my Mac if I can’t sign in? *i do not have any software installed that allows me to use my phone / device as wireless keyboard and no wired usb keyboard. Thanks!


An external keyboard may be a work a round...


See if you qualify— https://support.apple.com/keyboard-service-program-for-mac-notebooks



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service


Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095


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