Connect the power adapter to the Mac. On the MacBook / Pro's keyboard, hold down the Shift+Control+Option keys and the Power button at the same time. Release all keys and the power button at the same time – the little light on the MagSafe adapter may change colors briefly to indicate the SMC has reset.
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We need to know exactly what it will do. I would hook it up to an external monitor to try to isolate the problem. What dos it do when you reset the PRAM?
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Here's how to reset your PRAM:
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Shut down your machine. Yes, all the way down, not sleep or logging out.
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Press the power button and then press command-option-p-r. ...
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Hold those keys down until your Mac reboots again and you here the startup chime.
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Hold those keys down until your Mac reboots again and you hear the startup chime.
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Let go of the keys and let your Mac reboot normally.
Connect the power adapter to the Mac. On the MacBook / Pro's keyboard, hold down the Shift+Control+Option keys and the Power button at the same time. Release all keys and the power button at the same time – the little light on the MagSafe adapter may change colors briefly to indicate the SMC has reset.
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'''UPDATE'''
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We need to know exactly what it will do. I would hook it up to an external monitor to try to isolate the problem. What dos it do when you reset the PRAM?
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Here's how to reset your PRAM:
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Shut down your machine. Yes, all the way down, not sleep or logging out.
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Press the power button and then press command-option-p-r. ...
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Hold those keys down until your Mac reboots again and you here the startup chime.
+
Let go of the keys and let your Mac reboot normally.
Connect the power adapter to the Mac. On the MacBook / Pro's keyboard, hold down the Shift+Control+Option keys and the Power button at the same time. Release all keys and the power button at the same time – the little light on the MagSafe adapter may change colors briefly to indicate the SMC has reset.