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System Controller Reset. Your next step, based on what you observed.
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Your Mac likely experienced a 'Deep Sleep' crash where the power management chip froze. Holding the button forced a hardware reset.
This is a one-time glitch. If it happens often, the battery may be failing.
Beeping, blinking, or showing a code? A signal is a clue, not a confirmed diagnosis. Record the pattern and exact model. You can leave opening and hardware testing to RodgersPC.
Beep Codes & Diagnostic Signals A symptom can have more than one cause. These guides help you choose a next step; confirming a hardware fault requires testing.
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