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MacBook Air black screen

When I turn on my MacBook Air the Apple logo appears for a few seconds then disappears. After several tries the screen appears with the prompt to enter my password, I enter it and the screen goes black.


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Posted on Sep 24, 2023 12:10 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2023 3:08 PM


Sometimes Mac displays will show a blank, grey, black or blue screen on or after startup.

This article offers some troubleshooting ideas to try, as remedy or further test.


If your Mac starts up to a blank screen - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT210905


And in the course of troubleshooting, other areas are covered too.


Contact us

If the issue continues, contact Apple Support


If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156


A hardware issue may be the cause of this symptom; a diagnostic

test may be performed to see what might contribute to problems.


Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731


You may also seek an expert to help troubleshoot, a genius at

an Apple store; or an authorized Apple service provider..


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

//www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


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Sep 24, 2023 3:08 PM in response to Cleo_141


Sometimes Mac displays will show a blank, grey, black or blue screen on or after startup.

This article offers some troubleshooting ideas to try, as remedy or further test.


If your Mac starts up to a blank screen - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT210905


And in the course of troubleshooting, other areas are covered too.


Contact us

If the issue continues, contact Apple Support


If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204156


A hardware issue may be the cause of this symptom; a diagnostic

test may be performed to see what might contribute to problems.


Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT202731


You may also seek an expert to help troubleshoot, a genius at

an Apple store; or an authorized Apple service provider..


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

//www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


MacBook Air black screen

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