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The Macbook is blocked

My macbook got locked after cleaning the keyboard with a napkin.

How do I unblock it? I know my password, and I don't want to reset it. But when I enter my password, the login doesn't happen. What to do?

I also can't tell you which version is worth it. Macbook m1 pro

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Apr 7, 2023 1:02 AM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2023 10:22 AM

evgen50 wrote:

My macbook got locked after cleaning the keyboard with a napkin.
How do I unblock it? I know my password, and I don't want to reset it. But when I enter my password, the login doesn't happen. What to do?
I also can't tell you which version is worth it. Macbook m1 pro


If this a Mac you bought new...



Forgot Admin password—


Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac


Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860


If you encrypted your Mac’s boot disk with FileVault 2 —

this prevents you from using your Apple ID to reset your password

(since the password is used in FileVault’s encryption). Read this Apple support document for more information about FileVault. see "Turn Off FileVault" Button Grayed Out --… - Apple Community


Reset your login password using your Apple ID


Click the arrow next to “reset it using your Apple ID.” If you don't see an arrow , see the Apple Support article If you can't reset your Mac login password. Enter an Apple ID and password, then click Next. Follow the instructions to reset your login password.

Same link as above: https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mh35902/mac


If your Apple ID is locked or disabled If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support




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Apr 7, 2023 10:22 AM in response to evgen50

evgen50 wrote:

My macbook got locked after cleaning the keyboard with a napkin.
How do I unblock it? I know my password, and I don't want to reset it. But when I enter my password, the login doesn't happen. What to do?
I also can't tell you which version is worth it. Macbook m1 pro


If this a Mac you bought new...



Forgot Admin password—


Reset your Mac login password - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/reset-your-mac-login-password-mh35902/mac


Change or reset the password of a macOS user account ...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202860


If you encrypted your Mac’s boot disk with FileVault 2 —

this prevents you from using your Apple ID to reset your password

(since the password is used in FileVault’s encryption). Read this Apple support document for more information about FileVault. see "Turn Off FileVault" Button Grayed Out --… - Apple Community


Reset your login password using your Apple ID


Click the arrow next to “reset it using your Apple ID.” If you don't see an arrow , see the Apple Support article If you can't reset your Mac login password. Enter an Apple ID and password, then click Next. Follow the instructions to reset your login password.

Same link as above: https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mh35902/mac


If your Apple ID is locked or disabled If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support




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