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Turning on your Mac is usually a straightforward process, but sometimes things can get a little complicated. If your Mac isn't turning on properly, there are several fixes you can try yourself before calling technical support.
 
Turning on your Mac is usually a straightforward process, but sometimes things can get a little complicated. If your Mac isn't turning on properly, there are several fixes you can try yourself before calling technical support.
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== Steps ==
 
== Steps ==
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#*Continue holding the Cmd + Opt + P + R. Keep holding until your hear the startup sound ''twice''.
 
#*Continue holding the Cmd + Opt + P + R. Keep holding until your hear the startup sound ''twice''.
 
#Remove any recently installed RAM. If you've recently upgraded your RAM, your new modules could be causing the problem. Try removing your new modules and reinstalling your old modules to see if your computer can boot.
 
#Remove any recently installed RAM. If you've recently upgraded your RAM, your new modules could be causing the problem. Try removing your new modules and reinstalling your old modules to see if your computer can boot.
#*[[Upgrade-RAM-on-a-MacBook-Pro|Click here for detailed instructions on replacing your MacBook RAM]].
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#*[[Upgrade RAM on a MacBook Pro|Click here for detailed instructions on replacing your MacBook RAM]].
 
#Contact Apple Support. If after trying the above fixes you are unable to get your Mac to power on, contact Apple Support to have an Apple technician take a look at the computer. There may be failed components inside that are preventing it from turning on.
 
#Contact Apple Support. If after trying the above fixes you are unable to get your Mac to power on, contact Apple Support to have an Apple technician take a look at the computer. There may be failed components inside that are preventing it from turning on.
 
===iMac===
 
===iMac===
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#*Continue holding the Cmd + Opt + P + R. Keep holding until your hear the startup sound ''twice''.
 
#*Continue holding the Cmd + Opt + P + R. Keep holding until your hear the startup sound ''twice''.
 
#Remove any recently installed RAM. If you've recently upgraded your RAM, your new modules could be causing the problem. Try removing your new modules and reinstalling your old modules to see if your computer can boot.
 
#Remove any recently installed RAM. If you've recently upgraded your RAM, your new modules could be causing the problem. Try removing your new modules and reinstalling your old modules to see if your computer can boot.
#*[[Install-RAM-in-an-iMac|Click here for detailed instructions on replacing your iMac RAM]].
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#*[[Install RAM in an iMac|Click here for detailed instructions on replacing your iMac RAM]].
 
#Contact Apple Support. If after trying the above fixes you are unable to get your Mac to power on, contact Apple Support to have an Apple technician take a look at the computer. There may be failed components inside that are preventing it from turning on.
 
#Contact Apple Support. If after trying the above fixes you are unable to get your Mac to power on, contact Apple Support to have an Apple technician take a look at the computer. There may be failed components inside that are preventing it from turning on.
 
===Mac Pro Desktop===
 
===Mac Pro Desktop===
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#*Continue holding the Cmd + Opt + P + R. Keep holding until your hear the startup sound ''twice''.
 
#*Continue holding the Cmd + Opt + P + R. Keep holding until your hear the startup sound ''twice''.
 
#Remove any recently installed RAM. If you've recently upgraded your RAM, your new modules could be causing the problem. Try removing your new modules and reinstalling your old modules to see if your computer can boot.
 
#Remove any recently installed RAM. If you've recently upgraded your RAM, your new modules could be causing the problem. Try removing your new modules and reinstalling your old modules to see if your computer can boot.
#*[[Install-RAM|Click here for detailed instructions on replacing your Mac Pro Desktop RAM]].
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#*[[Install RAM|Click here for detailed instructions on replacing your Mac Pro Desktop RAM]].
 
#Contact Apple Support. If after trying the above fixes you are unable to get your Mac to power on, contact Apple Support to have an Apple technician take a look at the computer. There may be failed components inside that are preventing it from turning on.
 
#Contact Apple Support. If after trying the above fixes you are unable to get your Mac to power on, contact Apple Support to have an Apple technician take a look at the computer. There may be failed components inside that are preventing it from turning on.
 
===Mac Mini===
 
===Mac Mini===