How to Run Diagnostics on MacBook Air?

Shut down your MacBook Air

Press the power button, then immediately press and hold the D key

Release the D key when the Apple Diagnostics screen appears

Follow the on-screen instructions

Wait for the diagnostics test to complete

Note any reference codes shown

Restart your MacBook Air after the test finishes

If Apple Diagnostics does not start, shut down again and try holding Option-D instead

If using an Apple silicon MacBook Air, shut down, then press and hold the power button until startup options appear, then follow the on-screen diagnostics option if available

Connect to Wi-Fi if prompted during the test

Contact Apple Support if error codes are reported

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