I can't perform a NVRAM/PRAM reset on my Macbook Air

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In short, my macbook just doesn't preform an NVRAM/PRAM reset even when I follow the instructions (Holding down: Alt/Option + Command + P + R ) and just goes on to start the computer like normal.


A bit more info:
So I spilled a little water on my macbook, so I turned it off and put it in a bowl of rice. After a few days, it was fine. But when i tried to adjust the volume I only see a little "error sigh" underneath the volume icon. I looked up a few fixes and most seem to recommend a NVRAM/PRAM reset. So I've attempted one several times now, but as stated before it seems that my computer just doesn't go through with it.

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
The computer in question is a Macbook air (13-inch, 2017)

The "error sign" underneath the volume icon:

 

[Audit13]

Does the MacBook chime from a cold boot?

 

[IngerMan]

Pram reset does not work like it used to Since Catalina maybe Mojave? It used to be holding the keys you could see the start up cycle over and over as long as you held the keys. Now it delays start up but it does not keep rebooting while holding the keys. It will just come back to home screen.

This is true on Mac Mini, MBA and MBP running Catalina.

 

[Audit13]

Resetting the Nvram (non-volatile random access memory) doesn't have anything to do with the OS. It has to do with resetting the bootrom/firmware.

The way to reset Nvram is to follow the instructions from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063

How to reset NVRAM

Shut down your Mac, then turn it on and immediately press and hold these four keys together: Option, Command, P, and R. You can release the keys after about 20 seconds, during which your Mac might appear to restart.

• On Mac computers that play a startup sound, you can release the keys after the second startup sound.
• On Mac computers that have the Apple T2 Security Chip, you can release the keys after the Apple logo appears and disappears for the second time.

 

[Delamont]

In short, my macbook just doesn't preform an NVRAM/PRAM reset even when I follow the instructions (Holding down: Alt/Option + Command + P + R ) and just goes on to start the computer like normal.


A bit more info:
So I spilled a little water on my macbook, so I turned it off and put it in a bowl of rice. After a few days, it was fine. But when i tried to adjust the volume I only see a little "error sigh" underneath the volume icon. I looked up a few fixes and most seem to recommend a NVRAM/PRAM reset. So I've attempted one several times now, but as stated before it seems that my computer just doesn't go through with it.

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
The computer in question is a Macbook air (13-inch, 2017)

The "error sign" underneath the volume icon:
View attachment 938035

I have a brand new Macbook Air 2020 and I've got the same problem. And I haven't spilled anything on it. When I do the NVRAM procedure, the Apple logo appears and disappears once, then it appears a second time, does not disappear and then starts normally.
Apple support thinks I should reinstall my OS...ugh! Were you able to solve this problem?

 

[Iamjaya]

I have a brand new Macbook Air 2020 and I've got the same problem. And I haven't spilled anything on it. When I do the NVRAM procedure, the Apple logo appears and disappears once, then it appears a second time, does not disappear and then starts normally.
Apple support thinks I should reinstall my OS...ugh! Were you able to solve this problem?

Even I’m facing the same issue and help to solve this issue??

 

[xboxbml]

In short, my macbook just doesn't preform an NVRAM/PRAM reset even when I follow the instructions (Holding down: Alt/Option + Command + P + R ) and just goes on to start the computer like normal.


A bit more info:
So I spilled a little water on my macbook, so I turned it off and put it in a bowl of rice. After a few days, it was fine. But when i tried to adjust the volume I only see a little "error sigh" underneath the volume icon. I looked up a few fixes and most seem to recommend a NVRAM/PRAM reset. So I've attempted one several times now, but as stated before it seems that my computer just doesn't go through with it.

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
The computer in question is a Macbook air (13-inch, 2017)

The "error sign" underneath the volume icon:
View attachment 938035

Well, really rice doesn't do much.. My guess is the sound board got fried from the water damage. Nothing we can do here for that.. I recommend finding a reputable local shop that works on the hardware. They MAY be able to fix it. Even a "little bit" of water can do ALOT of damage. Good luck.

 

[84824]

In short, my macbook just doesn't preform an NVRAM/PRAM reset even when I follow the instructions (Holding down: Alt/Option + Command + P + R ) and just goes on to start the computer like normal.


A bit more info:
So I spilled a little water on my macbook, so I turned it off and put it in a bowl of rice. After a few days, it was fine. But when i tried to adjust the volume I only see a little "error sigh" underneath the volume icon. I looked up a few fixes and most seem to recommend a NVRAM/PRAM reset. So I've attempted one several times now, but as stated before it seems that my computer just doesn't go through with it.

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks!
The computer in question is a Macbook air (13-inch, 2017)

The "error sign" underneath the volume icon:
View attachment 938035

disable firmware password
while it’s on you just cant’t reset pram

 

[dontpokebearz]

I'm looking at a mid 2013 MacBook Air for a friend. This thing is beyond slow, and when going to reset PRAM nothing happens. Actually, you can see the screen shutoff and the power fail. Has anyone ran into this before? Also, it takes about 10 seconds of holding the power button for the computer to turn on.

Anyone run into this?