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Model A1312 / Mid 2010 / 3.2 GHz Core i3 or 2.8 & 3.6 GHz Core i5 or 2.93 GHz Core i7, ID iMac11,3

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Startup keyboard commands not working, only getting? folder

Hard drive is blank - trying to boot from a USB to install OSX - Mac isn't responding to any start up boot commands, have tried holding C down, tried the command to boot to recovery, tried the command to reset PRAM,

Recently installed a new logic board

Anyone got any suggestions?

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You might want to review if your OS install thumb drive is setup correctly. Review this guide: How to create a bootable macOS Sierra installer drive

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I'm not sure that's the issue - The machine isn't responding to any attempt at any of the startup key commands, even the ones that don't reference the thumb drive

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What kind of keyboard are you using? You'll need a USB one to access the Startup functions.

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Have tried 2 different USB keyboards, one apple and one generic

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If thats the case then you've likely have a bad logic board then. Why did you swap out the logic board in the first place?

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