What to Do When Your Mac Won't Turn On

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What to Do When Your Mac Won't Turn On

When your Mac or MacBook is dead, all hope is not lost

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by Alexander Fox

Alexander Fox is a freelance tech writer who loves translating tech for consumers. His work appears in AppleGazette, MakeTechEasier, and SpyreStudios.

Updated January 28, 2019

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