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My MacBook Air wont start up it has a blinking question mark

My MacBook Air has a blinking question mark when I turn it on and I can't get past that what do I do

Posted on Jul 25, 2022 1:02 AM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2022 3:56 AM

Hi,

Blinking question mark on the Folder means your MacBook Air is not able to find macOS on your startup disk.

If your MacBook Air has intel processor, resetting NVRAM could solve your issue.

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, booting in Recovery Mode then use DiskUtility FirstAid to recover your boot drive.

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


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Jul 25, 2022 3:56 AM in response to NICOLEDEVERS1

Hi,

Blinking question mark on the Folder means your MacBook Air is not able to find macOS on your startup disk.

If your MacBook Air has intel processor, resetting NVRAM could solve your issue.

Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

If it doesn't help, booting in Recovery Mode then use DiskUtility FirstAid to recover your boot drive.

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support


My MacBook Air wont start up it has a blinking question mark

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