How To Turn on MacBook Pro Without Power Button?

We can never take the power button of our MacBook Pro for granted. After all, it’s a device, and its power button can stop working due to various issues.

For instance, a MacBook Pro gets stuck in sleep mode and now needs a different method to wake up. Or, its power button simply gets damaged physically.

There can be multiple other reasons, such as troubleshooting issues. So, in times like these, we need another method to turn ON our MacBook Pro.

A simple method to turn ON a MacBook Pro without power button is the keyboard shortcut: pressing “Power button + Control + Option + Command” at once.

There are many other shortcuts to turn ON a MacBook Pro without using its power button. Read through our guide to know more!

Where is The MacBook Pro Power Button on a MacBook Pro With Touch Bar?

Look at the right end corner of the touch bar of your MacBook Pro. MacBook Pro power button is integrated into this touch ID.

You can press this button to turn ON your MacBook Pro when it’s OFF. This button also acts as a fingerprint sensor.

You can quickly press it to lock the screen. Moreover, if you press it for long, it will show you options to restart, shut down, or sleep.

How To Turn on Mac If Power Button Doesn’t Work?

First of all, don’t fret, as power button malfunctioning isn’t a rare thing! Then, just connect your MacBook to its charger.

Sometimes, it helps and turns ON the Mac automatically. If this method does not work, there are other methods including resetting the SMC (System Management Controller).

For a MacBook with a built-in battery, this is effective mostly. Ten seconds pressing down the power button together with the “Shift + Control + Option” keys will turn it ON.

However, if you’re a desktop Mac user, you simply unplug, wait for almost fifteen seconds, then plug, and wait for a further five seconds; it will be ON.

How To Turn on MacBook Pro Without Power Button?

You can try several techniques to turn your MacBook Pro without its power button:

01. Using The Keyboard

Yes, using a combination of certain keys can turn ON your MacBook Pro:

• Ensure your MacBook pro is connected to the power outlet before doing anything.
• And then, press the power button along with “Option + Control + Command” keys for just a ten-seconds duration.
• Finally, release them, and you’ll see your MacBook turning ON.

02. SMC Reset

It mainly refers to the System Management Controller and it works for your MacBook’s power functions.

Thus, resetting it turns ON your MacBook Pro. It mostly works for MacBook that has in-built battery.

• Once you’ve put your MacBook on charge, press all these buttons at the same time: power, “Shift + Option + Control”.
• Keep your fingers at these keys for about ten seconds.
• Then, release them and press your MacBook Pro’s power button again; it will turn ON.

03. External Keyboard

Curious about how to turn ON MacBook Pro without power button using an external device? Well, it’s pretty handy technique to turn ON your MacBook Pro.

• Get a working keyboard and attach it to your MacBook Pro, being sure that the MacBook Pro is also connected to the power.
• After that put your fingers on the keys ‘Control + Option + Command + Power’ and press them all at a go.
• Release them after five seconds and see your MacBook turning ON.

04. Automatic Startup After Power Failure

• You have to plug the power adapter with your MacBook Pro.
• Then, move to the “Energy Saver” and open “System Preferences” from there.
• Tick the checkbox labeled as “Start up automatically after a power failure.”
• Unplug and then plug in the power adapter again; your MacBook Pro should turn ON now.

05. MagSafe Adapter

It is also a simple way to boot an unresponsive MacBook, although it is advised for older MacBook models.

• Connect your Mac with MagSafe power adapter first.
• Then, connect your Mac to power.
• The light indicator on the adapter will let you know that your Mac’s been successfully connected to the adapter.
• Simply plugging in the power adapter can switch on your MacBook.

06. Apple Diagnostics Mode

If you’re MacBook has gone into diagnostic mode, you need to try this method to turn it ON:

• You need to connect your Mac to its power adapter first.
• Then, press and hold the “D” key while you unplug the adapter and plug it back again.
• You’ll soon see the Apple Diagnostic Screen if you keep holding the “D” key.

Apart from these methods, you can try force restarting your MacBook. Wondering how to force restart your MacBook Pro? Read on to find that out.

How Do You Fix a MacBook That Won’t Turn on?

If your MacBook fails or doesn’t start, you can suspect that there is a problem with its battery, power adapter or software.

These common problems can be resolved in several ways. Like, resetting SMC, which caters to battery issues.

You basically press and hold the power button and “Shift + Control + Option” keys (for MacBook with in-built battery) for almost ten seconds.

Then, you release the keys and press the power button again. It turns ON your MacBook.

To deal with power adapter issues, the best approach is to replace the power adapter if the current one is damaged or to plug the adapter into a different power outlet.

Moreover, booting your MacBook in safe mode (press and hold the “Shift” key instantly after turning it ON) resolves many software issues.

How To Force Restart MacBook Pro?

Pressing and holding the power button for nearly 10 seconds can force restart your MacBook Pro.

If this doesn’t work, you can try pressing and holding the “Control + Command + Power” keys at once. Your MacBook Pro screen will go blank and then restart.

But, you must know if there’s any unsaved work opened on your MacBook Pro, it will be deleted if your force restart.

Final Thoughts

In short, one must know how to turn on MacBook Pro without power button, as it can be really helpful in times of need.

Most people tend to use the key combination (power button and “Option + Control + Command”) to turn on their stuck MacBook Pro.

Force restarting your MacBook Pro also helps.