Hello,
I got a MacBook Retina 12" from 2016 from eBay, that apparently has an issue with WiFi/Bluetooth.. I hoped a SMC reset or PRAM reset would help, however, so far, I didn't even get to the point of trying everything.
The Mac currently has no OS installed (flashing folder icon when starting).
I tried a PRAM reset and also an SMC reset, but so far with no success. The weird thing is: I don't even get to recovery mode, where I could get to the disk util.. When holding cmd+r, all I get is the globe with the explanation mark and the error code -1005F.
It's so odd for me. When trying to hold option for boot options, I actually get to those - WiFis don't show up though. The only option I can pick is internet recovery (which of course is not working without WiFi).. I also tried connecting a (custom brand) usb c adapter with a lan cable, but that didn't do anything either at that point.
My first goal now would be to install MacOS, to theoretically be able to use the Mac without WiFi, but with ethernet.. Is it normal, that I can't get to the recovery? [br]
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Unfortunately, I don't have another Mac right here to create a bootable drive - that might work, but is not really an option...
Any ideas what to try?
Hello,
I got a MacBook Retina 12" from 2016 from eBay, that apparently has an issue with WiFi/Bluetooth.. I hoped a SMC reset or PRAM reset would help, however, so far, I didn't even get to the point of trying everything.
The Mac currently has no OS installed (flashing folder icon when starting).
I tried a PRAM reset and also an SMC reset, but so far with no success. The weird thing is: I don't even get to recovery mode, where I could get to the disk util.. When holding cmd+r, all I get is the globe with the explanation mark and the error code -1005F.
It's so odd for me. When trying to hold option for boot options, I actually get to those - WiFis don't show up though. The only option I can pick is internet recovery (which of course is not working without WiFi).. I also tried connecting a (custom brand) usb c adapter with a lan cable, but that didn't do anything either at that point.
My first goal now would be to install MacOS, to theoretically be able to use the Mac without WiFi, but with ethernet.. Is it normal, that I can't get to the recovery? [br]
[br]
Unfortunately, I don't have another Mac right here to create a bootable drive - that might work, but is not really an option...
Any ideas what to try?