Good idea. I have to press the dumb power button 50x before it turns on. Apple should provide a real solution since this seems to be an issue for a lot of people
Thanks Ted P. Let me add that it's a good practice to properly shut down your computer so it can save the wakeup schedule in the system. When there's a sudden power blackout and your wakeup schedule is for tomorrow, chances are you will have a long time pressing the power button until it boots . I recommend investing on UPS next time to avoid unexpected loss of power.
@@stevegraysonchannel There is a "Start Up automatically after a power failure" option in the Energy Saver control panel. SO you can have that checked and when the power comes back on the iMac will reboot automatically.
Thank you a whole bunch. I didn’t know that the power button pulled out from the back of the unit. That’s what it took for a fix. I hate galvanic corrosion.
It worked! At exactly 6am, BOOM! it powered up. I am stoked! No more pressing and praying. Lol! It is set to shut down at 7pm. I had also unplugged as suggested so, thanks again for your tips. They saved me.
Many thanks, Steve 🎁 your solution has made our day 😊 as my husband and daughter took our Mac 🖥️ (2011) to our nearest KRCS but they don’t fix macs as old as ours, and to find someone who could retrieve our files somehow 😂. So turning once more to UA-cam (I fixed our dishwasher like this), found your video. Well we’re all over the moon 🌙. You’re a star🤩
So my iMac computer was not turning on because I leave it on all the time and also has virus issues where the light on the screen go black even though the computer is still on well I unplugged the power cable from the back of the computer and from the wall for the at least 20 seconds in my computer is not back on. Thank you very much.
I just want to say that plugging both from the wall and the computer makes no difference. There is something else going on, be it directly related to the power button or something internal. Most likely it's some type of faulty power button that is the common issue
Thanks very much! iMac 2011; unplugging it from both the wall and the computer worked. I was about to take it to the shop since I assumed it was something much worse. :)
I have a late 2009 imac that I hadn't used for 8 years. Someone wants to buy it but wants High Sierra to run on it. I started it up and El Capitan was running on it. I then confirmed that LATE 2009 imacs can indeed run High Sierra. So I started downloading High Sierra from the app store and during the installation process the screen just went black. Now it no longer turns on so it's "dead" after MANY attempts to force restart etc. It looks like it's probably the screen that's black (and not the imac not turning on at all) because when I attach an external disk to the imac, and try to start up the mac, the little led light on the external disk lights up, so it seems like something is being powered-up (although nothing shows on the Imac's screen).. Anyone know of a fix??
This happens when your mac has not completely finished shutting down and the power was cut off. An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is recommended. The power settings will be lost if not properly shut down. I'm afraid you may need to try again.
Hello yes most of the time it won't turn on immediately especially if the issue is already with the poor metal contact of the button. Try making multiple soft press with coordination until it turns on. If you're successful then you can set up the Energy Saver part in the video. Good luck.
Thank you for this informative approach to fixing a power button which was misbehaving! Every morning I would say a prayer and hope it would power up. It was nerve racking! I am trying to purchase a refurbished Mac as this one is pretty old, so in the meantime, I need the Power button to work. I set the time for 6am everyday as suggested, so I look forward to tomorrow morning, to see if it works! Thanks again.
I had the same experience as you do and let me add it’s important to always shutdown your mac properly so it retains the auto power-on settings you set. I suggest you use a UPS to avoid power fluctuations.
I don't think it will be erased as long as you always wait for it to properly shut down. During shutdown process, it writes to a log file that includes your start up schedule. I recommend getting a UPS.
THANK YOU!!!!! My iMac is at least 8 yrs old and I'm not ready to buy a new one, let alone software. YOU SAVED ME. xxxoxxxx
Pulling out the power chord, then reinserting was all it took to make the button work again on a 2001 iBookG3. Thanks!
Umm what? completely different computer
Good idea. I have to press the dumb power button 50x before it turns on. Apple should provide a real solution since this seems to be an issue for a lot of people
Thanks Ted P. Let me add that it's a good practice to properly shut down your computer so it can save the wakeup schedule in the system. When there's a sudden power blackout and your wakeup schedule is for tomorrow, chances are you will have a long time pressing the power button until it boots . I recommend investing on UPS next time to avoid unexpected loss of power.
@@stevegraysonchannel There is a "Start Up automatically after a power failure" option in the Energy Saver control panel. SO you can have that checked and when the power comes back on the iMac will reboot automatically.
@@Maximara Wow! I did not know this. I just ticked the feature. Thanks.
Thank you a whole bunch. I didn’t know that the power button pulled out from the back of the unit. That’s what it took for a fix. I hate galvanic corrosion.
It worked! At exactly 6am, BOOM! it powered up. I am stoked! No more pressing and praying. Lol! It is set to shut down at 7pm. I had also unplugged as suggested so, thanks again for your tips. They saved me.
Cheers!
Many thanks, Steve 🎁 your solution has made our day 😊 as my husband and daughter took our Mac 🖥️ (2011) to our nearest KRCS but they don’t fix macs as old as ours, and to find someone who could retrieve our files somehow 😂.
So turning once more to UA-cam (I fixed our dishwasher like this), found your video. Well we’re all over the moon 🌙.
You’re a star🤩
Thank you for this simple solution. It is working again and I followed the steps for automatic start up in the morning.
Wow, weird.... I did everything except unplug the cable on both ends. It worked. Thanks
Excellent!
Yes. I did the same after panicking. Great video
Thanks. Unplugging and plugging it back in the wall really helped
not working for me.
Oh man. It worked. I can not believe that just worked. You are awesome!!!
Thank you my computer is back on and I’ve followed the simple steps. 👏🏾
Hi Steve, Thank you for your top and I immediately applied the same automatic boot up menu.
So my iMac computer was not turning on because I leave it on all the time and also has virus issues where the light on the screen go black even though the computer is still on well I unplugged the power cable from the back of the computer and from the wall for the at least 20 seconds in my computer is not back on. Thank you very much.
The 2nd step is the best for me
Thank you! One teacher working at home tech meltdown averted. 😁
Thank you. This is a very good idea.
I just want to say that plugging both from the wall and the computer makes no difference. There is something else going on, be it directly related to the power button or something internal. Most likely it's some type of faulty power button that is the common issue
Agree. Tried these options and still nothing. Looks like it's a trip to the PC hospital 😒. Did you manage to get your issue fixed?
@@HappyHighlander-sy6ub did you guys ever fix it? same with mine
Did anyone ever fix there’s mine was working today I shut it down and now it won’t turn back on I tried this and still never worked
@@jopie9720 same problem here, someone fix it, PLEASE??? 😰
I turn off pressing power button for long time and now iMac 2011 is "DEAD", for God!!!
Good idea! Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much! This helped
Thank you so freakin much! Watched many videos and finally found one that works. Thank you! Thank you! ☺️
Gracias 🙏🏻
Did anyone ever fix there’s mine was working today I shut it down and now it won’t turn back on I tried this and still never worked
Thanks very much! iMac 2011; unplugging it from both the wall and the computer worked. I was about to take it to the shop since I assumed it was something much worse. :)
You're welcome!
i have a keyboard that lights up, and when i press the power button, the keyboard would turn on before turning of 1 second later
realy the first step works for me when i unplugg the power cord for 12hours and why is this happening to me
Thank you
thank you
it doesnt work after i unplug the cable wire behind the computer
Same!!
Thank you!
thank you a lot 😊
I have a late 2009 imac that I hadn't used for 8 years. Someone wants to buy it but wants High Sierra to run on it. I started it up and El Capitan was running on it. I then confirmed that LATE 2009 imacs can indeed run High Sierra. So I started downloading High Sierra from the app store and during the installation process the screen just went black. Now it no longer turns on so it's "dead" after MANY attempts to force restart etc. It looks like it's probably the screen that's black (and not the imac not turning on at all) because when I attach an external disk to the imac, and try to start up the mac, the little led light on the external disk lights up, so it seems like something is being powered-up (although nothing shows on the Imac's screen).. Anyone know of a fix??
softwaretested.com/mac/5-ways-to-fix-black-screen-after-high-sierra-update/
Hello, why my iMac still didn’t turn on? I unplug both ends and still didn’t work
Thanks!
Thank you for your support. Glad of to be of help.
Thanks 🙏🏻
In your description: "My iMac power button is working normal again.".... Not...
Thanks for the heads up. Made some update...
I used to schedule my Mac ...but overtime it began to ignore the schedule and won't turn off or on... Don't know what to do
This happens when your mac has not completely finished shutting down and the power was cut off. An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is recommended. The power settings will be lost if not properly shut down. I'm afraid you may need to try again.
@@stevegraysonchannel nothing wrong with power supply... now my Mac just randomly turns off or on - schedule has been turned off. That is maddening
@@MaRiaGaRinamay be CMOS battery needed to be replaced?
I’m currently trying this rn. I have no faith. I’ll update y’all.
What if I cannot turn on with unplug?
Hello yes most of the time it won't turn on immediately especially if the issue is already with the poor metal contact of the button. Try making multiple soft press with coordination until it turns on. If you're successful then you can set up the Energy Saver part in the video. Good luck.
@@stevegraysonchannel Hey just read this comment, what do you mean "with coordination"?
What happens if my iMac is hardwired ?
My Imac doesn't turn on .. can someone please advice ??
Thank you for this informative approach to fixing a power button which was misbehaving! Every morning I would say a prayer and hope it would power up.
It was nerve racking! I am trying to purchase a refurbished Mac as this one is pretty old, so in the meantime, I need the Power button to work. I set the time for 6am everyday as suggested, so I look forward to tomorrow morning, to see if it works! Thanks again.
I had the same experience as you do and let me add it’s important to always shutdown your mac properly so it retains the auto power-on settings you set. I suggest you use a UPS to avoid power fluctuations.
is schedule erased when the power plug pulled?
I don't think it will be erased as long as you always wait for it to properly shut down. During shutdown process, it writes to a log file that includes your start up schedule. I recommend getting a UPS.
@@stevegraysonchannel thnks a lot, Steve. It works perfectly.
32K on this video alone...Not looking good Apple