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Original title: [Assistance Needed] MacBook Air (2015) Won't Turn On - Fan Spins, No Display
Hi everyone,
I’m really hoping someone here can help me out with a problem I’m having with my MacBook Air (Early 2015). A few months ago, it started acting up by randomly cutting out while I was using it. Getting it to reboot was a nightmare; I had to press the power button over and over until I heard a click. Sometimes it would power on and I could use it until it cut out randomly again, but the amount of power button pressing needed kept increasing.
I thought it might be a battery issue because I replaced the battery about a year ago. Initially, it was fine, but then these power issues started maybe a month or so before it became difficult to power on. I suspect it might be due to taking the laptop with me while traveling.
I opened it up, checked for any visible damage or rust (couldn't see any), took the battery out and put it back in, but it didn’t really help. Sometimes, I could still get it to charge (the orange light would come on), but it wouldn’t start up.
I even ordered a new battery thinking that might solve the problem, but no luck. Now, it’s completely dead. It doesn’t turn on at all, no clicks, nothing happens. The only thing that happens is if I do this weird sequence: hold the power button for 10 seconds, connect the battery, then plug in the MagSafe charger while still holding the power button for another 10 seconds, and then let go. The fan spins at high speed continuously, but the screen stays black and there’s no response from the keyboard (Caps Lock key doesn’t light up).
I’ve tried all fixes I could find online – SMC reset, PRAM/NVRAM reset, powering on without the battery, disconnecting the SSD – but nothing seems to work. I even cleaned the motherboard (I don't know what most of it does, but dusted it town etc) as best I can with methylated spirits, made sure all the connectors were secure, and tested with an external monitor (no signal there either).
It’s driving me nuts because I used to be able to get it to turn on occasionally, but now it’s just dead except for the fan spinning when I do that power button trick. I’m starting to think it might be something deeper like a logic board issue, but I’m not sure.
Has anyone here experienced something similar or have any ideas on what else I could try? I’m really stuck and could use any advice or tips you might have. Thanks a lot for any help you can offer!
https://imgur.com/a/yvb0mID
P.S. I upgraded the Macbook to MacOS Monterey about a year ago, although I doubt this is causing the issue, also upgraded my SSD to 1TB, but worked fine for many months so doubt that's also the cause. Model is A1466 by the way.
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Original title: [Assistance Needed] MacBook Air (2015) Won't Turn On - Fan Spins, No Display
Hi everyone,
I’m really hoping someone here can help me out with a problem I’m having with my MacBook Air (Early 2015). A few months ago, it started acting up by randomly cutting out while I was using it. Getting it to reboot was a nightmare; I had to press the power button over and over until I heard a click. Sometimes it would power on and I could use it until it cut out randomly again, but the amount of power button pressing needed kept increasing.
I thought it might be a battery issue because I replaced the battery about a year ago. Initially, it was fine, but then these power issues started maybe a month or so before it became difficult to power on. I suspect it might be due to taking the laptop with me while traveling.
I opened it up, checked for any visible damage or rust (couldn't see any), took the battery out and put it back in, but it didn’t really help. Sometimes, I could still get it to charge (the orange light would come on), but it wouldn’t start up.
I even ordered a new battery thinking that might solve the problem, but no luck. Now, it’s completely dead. It doesn’t turn on at all, no clicks, nothing happens. The only thing that happens is if I do this weird sequence: hold the power button for 10 seconds, connect the battery, then plug in the MagSafe charger while still holding the power button for another 10 seconds, and then let go. The fan spins at high speed continuously, but the screen stays black and there’s no response from the keyboard (Caps Lock key doesn’t light up).
I’ve tried all fixes I could find online – SMC reset, PRAM/NVRAM reset, powering on without the battery, disconnecting the SSD – but nothing seems to work. I even cleaned the motherboard (I don't know what most of it does, but dusted it town etc) as best I can with methylated spirits, made sure all the connectors were secure, and tested with an external monitor (no signal there either).
It’s driving me nuts because I used to be able to get it to turn on occasionally, but now it’s just dead except for the fan spinning when I do that power button trick. I’m starting to think it might be something deeper like a logic board issue, but I’m not sure.
Has anyone here experienced something similar or have any ideas on what else I could try? I’m really stuck and could use any advice or tips you might have. Thanks a lot for any help you can offer!
https://imgur.com/a/yvb0mID
P.S. I upgraded the Macbook to MacOS Monterey about a year ago, although I doubt this is causing the issue, also upgraded my SSD to 1TB, but worked fine for many months so doubt that's also the cause. Model is A1466 by the way.
MacBook Air (2015) Won't Turn On - Fan Spins, No D
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[Assistance Needed] MacBook Air (2015) Won't Turn On - Fan Spins, No Display
Hi everyone,
I’m really hoping someone here can help me out with a problem I’m having with my MacBook Air (Early 2015). A few months ago, it started acting up by randomly cutting out while I was using it. Getting it to reboot was a nightmare; I had to press the power button over and over until I heard a click. Sometimes it would power on and I could use it until it cut out randomly again, but the amount of power button pressing needed kept increasing.
I thought it might be a battery issue because I replaced the battery about a year ago. Initially, it was fine, but then these power issues started maybe a month or so before it became difficult to power on. I suspect it might be due to taking the laptop with me while traveling.
I opened it up, checked for any visible damage or rust (couldn't see any), took the battery out and put it back in, but it didn’t really help. Sometimes, I could still get it to charge (the orange light would come on), but it wouldn’t start up.
I even ordered a new battery thinking that might solve the problem, but no luck. Now, it’s completely dead. It doesn’t turn on at all, no clicks, nothing happens. The only thing that happens is if I do this weird sequence: hold the power button for 10 seconds, connect the battery, then plug in the MagSafe charger while still holding the power button for another 10 seconds, and then let go. The fan spins at high speed continuously, but the screen stays black and there’s no response from the keyboard (Caps Lock key doesn’t light up).
I’ve tried all fixes I could find online – SMC reset, PRAM/NVRAM reset, powering on without the battery, disconnecting the SSD – but nothing seems to work. I even cleaned the motherboard (I don't know what most of it does, but dusted it town etc) as best I can with methylated spirits, made sure all the connectors were secure, and tested with an external monitor (no signal there either).
It’s driving me nuts because I used to be able to get it to turn on occasionally, but now it’s just dead except for the fan spinning when I do that power button trick. I’m starting to think it might be something deeper like a logic board issue, but I’m not sure.
Has anyone here experienced something similar or have any ideas on what else I could try? I’m really stuck and could use any advice or tips you might have. Thanks a lot for any help you can offer!
https://imgur.com/a/yvb0mID
P.S. I upgraded the Macbook to MacOS Monterey about a year ago, although I doubt this is causing the issue, also upgraded my SSD to 1TB, but worked fine for many months so doubt that's also the cause. Model is A1466 by the way.