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MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019 makes a WHOOSH sound then turns off. It won't turn back on.

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019 makes a WHOOSH sound then turns off. It won't turn back on for a day. Then randomly will be able to turn on again. It's happened a third time and won't turn on now. What's wrong?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 16, 2021 9:21 AM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2021 9:38 AM

Lpebley wrote:

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019 makes a WHOOSH sound then turns off. It won't turn back on for a day. Then randomly will be able to turn on again. It's happened a third time and won't turn on now. What's wrong?



Try resetting the SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



if no resolve

Sounds like a hardware issue—


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095


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Oct 16, 2021 9:38 AM in response to Lpebley

Lpebley wrote:

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019 makes a WHOOSH sound then turns off. It won't turn back on for a day. Then randomly will be able to turn on again. It's happened a third time and won't turn on now. What's wrong?



Try resetting the SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964


Try resetting NVRAM/PRAM http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379

(get at least two-three rounds of the chimes when holding the NRAM Reset)



if no resolve

Sounds like a hardware issue—


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"—

https://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/


Outside the USA

https://locate.apple.com/country



Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/

or call AppleCare Support at 1-800-APLCARE (800-275-2273)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. https://support.apple.com/mac/repair/service

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095


Oct 16, 2021 10:14 AM in response to Lpebley

I have seen that behaviour and it's bad news (99% of the time is Main Logic Board + Touch ID replacement) BUT try to locate another Mac and run Apple Configurator 2 to revive/restore it.


Instructions here -> https://support.apple.com/guide/apple-configurator-2/revive-or-restore-an-intel-based-mac-apdebea5be51/mac


If you continue with that behaviour take your MacBook to Apple or an AASP.

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019 makes a WHOOSH sound then turns off. It won't turn back on.

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