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My 2020 MacBook Pro 15 inch won’t turn on

It doesn’t appear to be charging. When I’ve tried holding the power button down, that didn’t work. When I held down shift-control-option-power it wouldn’t turn on either. I’m so concerned.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Nov 8, 2021 10:26 PM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2021 10:48 PM

Jenjay74 Said:

"My 2020 MacBook Pro 15 inch won’t turn on: It doesn’t appear to be charging. When I’ve tried holding the power button down, that didn’t work. When I held down shift-control-option-power it wouldn’t turn on either. I’m so concerned."

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Troubleshooting MacBook Air Power:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Devices: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





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Nov 8, 2021 10:48 PM in response to Jenjay74

Jenjay74 Said:

"My 2020 MacBook Pro 15 inch won’t turn on: It doesn’t appear to be charging. When I’ve tried holding the power button down, that didn’t work. When I held down shift-control-option-power it wouldn’t turn on either. I’m so concerned."

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Troubleshooting MacBook Air Power:

A. Black Mac Screen:

Go Here: If your Mac doesn't Turn On or Start Up - Apple Support

Using External Devices: Try Resetting the SMC and NVRAM, but this time, using an external keyboard. Connect an external monitor and see if you get an output.


B. Mac Power Issues:

Try a New Charger:

If it is currently charging from a charger, then use a new charger:


C. A Few Links to Refer to Power:





My 2020 MacBook Pro 15 inch won’t turn on

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