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Mac Pro won't turn on or boot up

My MacPro Serial F5***7GF will not power up or boot up have tried switching on several times unplugged


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Mac Pro, macOS 12.6

Posted on Feb 25, 2024 6:01 AM

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Feb 25, 2024 12:21 PM in response to telectt

Mac Pro depends on an "always-on" (when AC power is available) 3 Volt power supply to maintain its internal parameters that make it easy to startup up and run day-to-day.


When AC power is not available, the PRAM backup battery is called into service to maintain the parameters. If that happens often enough for long enough (or occasionally "just because") the Parameters are clobbered and your Mac may show no signs of life, including no fans.


That battery is A BR1632A non-recharging long-life coin cell lithium battery. It does not appear to be available to consumers. In older Macs, we found that the CR version was pretty good replacement.


The battery is 'conveniently' located behind the MPX module slots, in the low left corner of the mainboard. A battery that measures under 3.00 Volts in your hand is exhausted.

Mac Pro won't turn on or boot up

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