How to fix if a black screen appears on a MacBook Pro

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Content:

  • Why does my MacBook’s screen randomly go black?
  • How to fix MacBook Pro black screen? – Apple logo is off
  • Using commands:
    • Reset NVRAM:
    • Reboot from Recovery:
    • Safe mode:
  • Hardware Repair on MacBook
    • Back cover opening:
    • Cleaning the SSD:
    • Disconnecting the battery:

Is your MacBook Pro constantly black screen? The black screen on your MacBook at startup is a really serious issue that needs to be fixed. But how to get rid of it instantly, just check if there is a backlight on the MacBook keyboard.

Well, if you haven’t done anything wrong with your MacBook and are just looking for some commands to start your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro from recovery, let me tell you that the system doesn’t always respond to these commands either.

I could think of a time when someone faced the same situation and just shared their experience with me and I also suggested trying the commands that are readily available on the web (I will include the commands in this article as well).

If you’ve just encountered the same situation where your MacBook’s screen goes black, you either need some recovery commands to fix it or just fix the hardware by clearing it. Just open the back cover and disconnect and reconnect some equipment and I will guide you step by step.

First of all, it has been confirmed why this MacBook goes to a black screen, you dropped it, or you just updated macOS. Whatever the reason, we will provide the appropriate guidance.

Why does my MacBook’s screen randomly go black?

There can be many reasons why you have a black screen on your MacBook Pro or Air, whatever it is, either you dropped it or it has some kind of internal problem. Let’s take a closer look at why this happens:

⦿ Incomplete update:

If your MacBook was in update mode and you just forced it to shut down before it was complete, you should be facing this type of error on your MacBook. So, after your macbook is on the update, never turn it off instantly, let’s complete it, then you can do it from the options.

⦿ Internal problems:

The problem could be in the SSD or RAM slot which you need to check. If this is a software related issue, you can fix it with the NVRAM reset commands. But if it’s an internal problem with the SSD, you’ll need to open the back cover of your MacBook and fix it manually.

The problem might be with the hard drive or a battery connector issue that you need to fix. You can check the connectors if they were installed correctly when you dropped it.

⦿ Unable to boot:

Are you seeing a blue screen on your MacBook? But the Apple logo does not appear on the screen, which means you have power on your MacBook but your SSD is not working and is interfering with booting.

Usually, when a MacBook is not getting power, it means you have a MacBook booting issue and you need to fix it soon. Could you please leave it as is overnight or just start doing it yourself!…

These are known causes, but are not limited to them. You can have many other reasons if your MacBook is showing a black screen or not showing the Apple logo on it. First, you should try to fix your MacBook with the reset commands for a safe reset or NVRAM reset. If it doesn’t work, just fix the hardware.

After doing the DIY, you will notice that the black screen issue will be fixed .

How to fix MacBook Pro black screen? – Apple logo is off

If you want to fix the black screen, there are many things you need to do since you don’t know what happened to your MacBook Pro. You will try the commands to fix the problem by resetting the RAM/SSD or just booting it in safe mode. Here I will go into more detail about each detail, let’s get started:

Here are the steps to take:

  1. First, just press the power button to check if the screen lights up.
  2. If your keyboard is on, just press the Shift button on your keyboard for 10 seconds and then the power button at the same time to boot your MacBook into Safe Mode.
  3. If that doesn’t work, just reset the NVRAM with the command: Option + Command + R + P at the same time for 10 seconds.
  4. Then you need to repair the hard drive from the hardware by opening the case, disconnect and reconnect it. There is nothing more you can do if you are not an expert or if you have the opportunity to contact a service center.

1. Using commands:

Commands is an easy way to reset any internal hard drive and get your MacBook running like a start. You have many commands to fix it or reset NVRAM or boot into safe mode.

Reset NVRAM:

Now finally comes the part where you have to press Option + Command + R + P for a few seconds on your MacBook and the power button at the same time and this will reset the NVRAM on your MacBook.

This usually takes 10-15 seconds and your MacBook may turn on if there is no internal damage.

Reboot from Recovery:

Another option you can take to fix this is from internet recovery, but your SSD might work fine in this case and internet recovery mode also requires your device to have the Apple logo originally, then it works just fine.

Safe mode:

To boot your MacBook into Safe Mode, you just need to press Shift + the Power button at the same time for about 10 seconds. Thus, the MacBook will boot into Safe Mode. However, if it’s still stuck on a black screen and no effect, just move on to the next hardware installation guide.

2. Hardware Repair on MacBook

The next part is about repairing your MacBook’s internal hardware. It could be that your MacBook SSD just failed when you just dropped it, or any corrosion in the connector could lead to this issue.

In this process, I will show you how to fix two parts, first the SSD and then the battery, as if the power connection comes from the battery, then the startup problem may occur with the SSD that stores your system.

Back cover opening:

Make sure your MacBook is turned off before opening the back cover to avoid any shocks to the hardware. Just unscrew the screws and turn the case over, and all the parts are in place. You can check if the fan is working by turning it on once and then turning it off and proceeding to the next steps.

Cleaning the SSD:

In this case, open the case of your MacBook and just check the connector if it is installed correctly and if there are any problems just unplug the cable or unplug the SSD and plug it back in. Before doing this, simply clean all the dirt or check the connecting part well, remove the dirt and reinstall it.

Removing the SSD is really easy, all you have to do is unscrew the screws and it will come out.

 

Disconnecting the battery:

You must repeat the same with the battery cable by disconnecting it from the processor on the MacBook. The process is simple, just unplug the connector and expose the cable, then plug it back in to remove dirt. This will eliminate those causes that create the connector problem on your MacBook and simply fix it with help.

Precautionary measures:

  1. i) Be an expert at doing these kinds of DIY fixes while you’re using your MacBook hardware. If your layout goes wrong, you may run into more serious issues with your MacBook Pro.
  2. ii) Make sure your MacBook lights up on the keyboard when you press the power button, which means that the MacBook has power but there is an issue with the SSD when you should fix the hardware or replace it. IF you do not see that power is not required, check the adapter or battery connector first.

Results:

Now, if you want to fix the black screen problem, just check NVRAM reset commands and instructions to reset it. If you notice that the commands can’t turn on your MacBook, just go to the hardware fix, where you need to check the battery and SSD if they are connected correctly, and just unplug and plug it back in.

 

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