Laptop shut down and won't start up after using a Gecko iPhone cable?

I plugged in a gecko iphone cable to a usb port on my MacBook Pro and now it won't start up?

Hello esterke,
As I understand it you are not able to turn your phone on, and the power button doesn't work so you cannot turn it on that way. You may be able to get it back on by putting it into Recovery Mode, which only requires the USB connection and a working Home button. 
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If not your phone may need service:
iPhone Repair and Service - Apple Support
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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