How do I resolve moving lightning bolt symbol on my Mac screen?

A lightning bolt and a trident symbol with different tips circle triangle and square shaped are moving on my screen. What do I do?


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.7

Posted on Jun 9, 2025 08:47 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2025 09:23 AM

Does the look like this?



If so, you inadvertently booted into Target Disk Mode, and D.I. Johnson's recommendation should restore regular function. Should it NOT resolve with a restart, please post back.

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How do I resolve moving lightning bolt symbol on my Mac screen?

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