My macbook air won't turn on and has a beeping sound. Any suggestions?
My macbook air won't turn on and when the power button is pushed, it makes a beeping noise. Any suggestions?
Beeps on startup:
1 beep = no RAM installed
2 beeps = incompatible RAM types
3 beeps = no good banks
4 beeps = no good boot images.
5 beeps = processor is not usable
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2538
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Orange means charging.
Keep it plugged in for a while.
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
If this does not help, contact Apple.
For more on this:
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Unplug the mouse then try an SMC reset. -
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Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/ .
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Hello there, Ferrer1.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some great steps for working toward resolving your issue:
Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1367
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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Hello srsymington,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue where your MacBook Air will not power on, I'd like you to please reset the SMC as directed below.
Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
Note: Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
Cheers,
Alex H. -
my macbook air won't turn on.. last night it was still working properly... when i woke up this morning, i went to turn it on but it didn't respond..i tried plugging the charger and the lightning cord showed a green light which is normal when charging..i tried to open the macbook air again but nothing happened.. no fans, no chimes, no light in the laptop showed..what should i do? please help..thank you
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A green light means that your battery is full or that it can't be detected. If you can't start up the Mac, probably your logic board or battery aren't working.
Take the MacBook to an Apple Store or reseller to get your battery or logic board replaced. If the MacBook is in warranty, this repair will be free -
My MacBook Air won't turn on? I have to dropped it but earlier in the day I got a notification about a full single drive. I have tried the ideas in the communities but its still not working, help!
See this article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
Find the section that applies to your computer, and follow the instructions.
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC. -
My brand new MacBook Air won't turn on all the way.
Hi my brand new MacBook Air won't turn on all the way. If I try to restart it or shut it down, it will go like it is starting up, but goes to a gray screen and stays there. I can see the mouse and move it, but it won't turn all the way on. What is wrong with it? It had been working fine since I got it, but today it hasn't been.
You may have to see if troubleshooting this issue can help, though the instructions on a process of elimination by symptoms are tedious in the following support article, and are suggested to be performed ahead of trying the process described in the title.
•Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
For the actual SMC reset, note subsection in above, instructions click-open on blue text:
>Resetting the SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own
If the computer does not shut down, and just hangs there, try pressing the power button down for 15 seconds. Check the suggestions in the above article to see if any of them can be used, if the computer will power-up.
There is another item that sometimes can help, but the main issue you say could be resolved by the SMC reset; this other thing is involved NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory) so here's an article about it.
•About NVRAM and PRAM:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
>Resetting NVRAM/PRAM opens in above, click-to-see instructions on how to reset.
You may have to call ahead to the nearest Apple Store for an appointment to see a Genius; or at authorized reseller, their service product specialist who should be trained to understand how to proceed, just in case there is a hardware issue behind the symptoms. When you call, be sure to have the serial number and purchase date available, when you call an official store.
Or use the 'Apple - Support - Contact Apple Support' to start the process...
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
Hopefully this helps somewhat.
Good luck & happy computing! -
My MacBook Air Doesn't turn on. I did everything already, pushing the shift+ctrl+option etc. 5 seconds 10 seconds etc. still no power, there is a green light on the charger but no light or sound coming from the macbook air. This is like only a month old, so there is still warranty. the problem is I have "very important documents" in my macbook air and how would i get assurance that the files won't be corrupted, used, or lost?
Guys! I HAVE THE SOLUTION!
I hope everyone with the same problem read this!
I posted my macbook AIR won't turn on.
I coulding risk bringing it to MAC Store and leave it there because I have PRIVATE FILES.
I tried almost every other options, instructions in youtube etc. but nothing worked.
but now it WORKS
All i did was plug it for 24 hours straight. Tried turning it ON again but wouldn't work..
I left it in my room for about 1-2weeks, thinking it was hopeless.
one day I pressed the power button again THEN it came back to LIFE!!
So guys dont lose hope. Try resting it for a few days then try again.
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MacBook Air won't turn on - it only hoots !
My MacBook Air (2009/2010) will not turn on: when I press the power button there's a tinny little hooting sound every 5 seconds, exactly in sync with the flashing power light - that's all - no sound of fans or anything, nothing to see on the black screen. Any ideas ? Thank you !
FC234B/A RFB MACBOOK AIR 13.3 /2.13GHZ/2GB/12-GBR
bought refurbished from Apple June 2010
I have tried the following Apple Support advice :
If your MacBook Air doesn’t turn on or start up
Try the following suggestions in order until your computer turns on:
Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning
power outlet. Be sure to use the 45W MagSafe Power Adapter that came with your
MacBook Air. If the power adapter stops charging and you don’t see the indicator
light on the power adapter turn on when you plug in the power cord, try unplugging
and replugging the power cord to reseat it.
Check whether the battery needs to be recharged. If the light on the power adapter
glows amber, the battery is charging. See “Running Your MacBook Air on Battery
Power” on page 34.
If the problem persists, return the computer to its factory settings by pressing the left
Shift key, left Option (alt) key, left Control key, and the power (®) button
simultaneously for five seconds.
Press and release the power (®) button and immediately hold down the Command
(x), Option, P, and R keys simultaneously until you hear the startup sound a second
time. This resets the parameter RAM (PRAM).
Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
on Portable computers that have a battery you should not remove on your own include MacBook Pro (Early 2009) and later, all models of MacBook Air, and MacBook (Late 2009).
Shut down the computer.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter to a power source, connecting it to the Mac if its not already connected.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift-Control-Option keys and the power button at the same time.
Release all the keys and the power button at the same time.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
Note: The LED on the MagSafe power adapter may change states or temporarily turn off when you reset the SMC.thank you - it's just one tone, which lasts half a second (every five seconds) - and with exactly the same timing, a single pulsing flash of the white power light comes on and goes off..
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my macbook pro won't turn on and it is plugged into the charger, the light doesn't even turn a color?
Might be a problem with the adapter.
Help here > Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters -
Hello to you all,
My Macbook Air won's boot up and upon diagnosis, i realized my startup disk is full to 99% even with 2GB Hard Disk space. It wont also enable me boot into safe mode too.
when i power up, i get this prolong gray screen which wont change screen but remain so. Infact i am handicapped.
Please help as all my work documents and project files are on this machine and i can't afford to loose them all...
Please, should you have any solution please send me the details to [email protected]
Thanks you a millionh times.
Al.The MBA seems to cause several problems to several users on boot ups
On start up my MBA would not boot up the apple logo came on but only a blank screen appeared no fan i followed several start up recommendations but to no avail so I took the MBA to the nearest Apple repair centre again the same symptoms on start up ......very sorry sir you need a new mother board that will be $500 not feeling confidant in the product declined and was going to put it on ebay for spares.
On return home I pressed the start up button and it started normally everything was working fine i decided to reinstall all the software what has caused the problem I have no idea but it is after several attempted reboots it finally started on its own so don't give up if you have this problem it may come to life
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