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How do I run a self diagnostic on my Mac?

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How do I run a self diagnostic on my Mac?

Start Apple Diagnostics

  1. Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button as your Mac starts up.
  2. Release when you see the startup options window, which includes a gear icon labeled Options.
  3. Press Command (⌘)-D on your keyboard.

How do I diagnose my Mac for problems?

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  1. Start up your Mac.
  2. Continue to press and hold the power button as your Mac turns on.
  3. Release the power button when the startup options window appears.
  4. Press Command-D to run the Diagnostics.
  5. Apple Diagnostics will run automatically. When it is complete, it will present a list of the problems encountered.

Does Apple charge for diagnostics?

The Genius Bar at the Apple Store typically does not charge anything to run diagnostic tests.

How do I run a diagnostic test on my Mac m1?

Once you’re in the Startup Manager screen, press and hold Command-D to reboot the Mac into the Diagnostics Loader app. You can choose to run the diagnostics offline or to share the information with Apple. After you pick one, the diagnostics run right away and report back when they’re done.

What does Apple diagnostic test do?

Apple Diagnostics is a built-in test that helps detect what hardware components are causing the problem, and find system failures. The test checks RAM, power controller, logic board, battery, and other wireless modules.

How do you run a scan on a Mac?

Run a Mac virus scan in one click

  1. Open the app and click Smart Scan.
  2. Wait a few minutes.
  3. Check the results of the Mac virus scan under Protection.
  4. If the app has found any malicious files, click Remove to get rid of them.

How do I check CPU activity on Mac?

In the Activity Monitor app on your Mac, do any of the following:

  1. To view processor activity over time, click CPU (or use the Touch Bar).
  2. To view current processor activity, choose Window > CPU Usage.
  3. To view recent processor activity, choose Window > CPU History.

What is normal Mac temperature?

50°F to 95°F
Apple says you should only use a Mac when the ambient temperature—the temperature around you—is in the range of 50°F to 95°F (10° to 35°C) and 95 percent or lower humidity.

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