If you ever try to turn on your Mac and it suddenly gets stuck on the Apple Logo, the first thing you need to try and do is to not panic. This is because while it can be frightening to see your Mac frozen on the black screen, there are a number of methods that you can use to try and fix the problem. But before we get into that you need to be able to realize that there are a number of potential causes to this problem. For example, it could be that you accidentally dropped your Mac and damaged some internal components within your device. It is often for this reason that most users are always encouraged to use a desk riser for laptop when working to avoid the risk of it slipping and falling off your desk by accident. Plus, they come with ergonomic benefits that keep your neck and back in good condition!

Another reason this could be happening is that you recently updated your Mac and this both up problem is a result of certain apps and programs not being compatible with the new OS. It could also be a problem being caused by a lack of sufficient memory or space on your Mac. Alternatively, if you have a tendency to connect multiple peripherals to your Mac, there is a chance e that the booting problem is being caused by one of these devices. In which case, you should unplug everything before trying out any of the solution we will out line below. In this respect, you should always try using a usb-c hub hdmi instead of connecting your Mac directly to other devices, like external screens, etc. It will help keep you Mac is good working condition and avoid such problems form happening.

Either way, whatever the cause of the problem is, there are a number of solutions that you can implement quickly to help you solve the issue and get back to work.

How To Fix The Problem

#1. Be Patient

There are times when your Mac may take some time to boot an it could be minutes or even hours. However, in such instances, it could be that you’ve been installing a new Mac software update, in which case it is actually quite normal for your Mac to take it’s time to complete the installation. Alternatively, you can always try using another device whole you wait for the update to complete. In fact, if you get yourself an ipad pro docking station you’ll be able to work in relatively good shape as it will expand your iPad’s ports and also setup your device in a comfortable working position too. However, as a side note, you are also always better of updating the Mac in the evening when you are finished with work, instead of during the day when it could be an interruption.

#2. Perform A Forced Restart

If the screen is still frozen after giving it some time, you can try force restarting your device by holding the power button for at least 5 seconds. You can then try rebooting the Mac and seeing if the problem goes away or if it still ends up stuck on the screen again.

#3. Use Safe Mode

The good thing about booting your Mac in safe mode is that it will more often than not solve most of the Mac problems you may be experiencing. It will also allow you to examine your Mac and see what exactly is causing the problem in the first place. You can activate safe mode by restarting your device then press the Power+ Shift buttons at the same time. There should then be a prompt that pops up at which point you can release the Shift key. However, do keep in mind that your Mac may be slow in activating safe mode, so be patient.

#4. Reset SMC

The SMC is essentially the core of your Mac as it is the control chip that handles and manages all basic functions on your Mac. It handles things like battery, keyboard lighting, fans, power, display, etc. So, if you have some sort of hardware glitch with your Mac, then chances are the issue is being caused by an issue with your SMC chip. In which case, you can reset it by connecting your power cable to your Mac, then holding down the Command + Shift + Control + power button for at least 10 seconds. Once the color of the charging cable changes, then you know the SMC reset has been performed successfully and you can let go of the keys. If you happen to have an older generation Mac with a removable battery or an iMac, then all it takes to perform a reset is to either unplug the battery and reconnect it, or unplug the desktop from the power and plug it back in.

#6. Run First Aid on your Mac

If you have gotten to this point an your system is still not performing as expected, then it could be a hardware problem with your hard disk, so the best solution to fix it is to reboot your mac in Recovery Mode. You just have to shut down your Mac and press the Power +Command + R buttons. The Apple logo should show up and lead you to the macOS Utilities window. From there, select your Mac’s main hard disk and activate the First Aid procedure.

#7. Run Apple Diagnostics

If all else fails, then the final step you can take is to carry out a system diagnostics scan on your Mac to figure out the root cause of the problem. You can do this by shutting down your Mac and holding down the Power+D keys. Once this is done, you should see a select languages prompt and you can let go of the keys. Follow the instructions and once the diagnostics scan is done, it will tell you what is wrong with your Mac. You can then take it to a technician to fix the problem if it  is beyond your capability.

However, as we stated before it’s always best to avoid such problem by securing your Mac at all times. For instance, you can protect your display screen from risk of damage by purchasing a screen protector for macbook air, so make sure to take every precaution necessary to avoid such issues.