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saberahul

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Nov 6, 2008
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My MBP is just stuck. Cannot do anything but move mouse. Held power button and all I hear is a click but the computer won't force shut down... How do I restart? I need to do some important work that is time sensitive!

Thanks.
 
My MBP is just stuck. Cannot do anything but move mouse. Held power button and all I hear is a click but the computer won't force shut down... How do I restart? I need to do some important work that is time sensitive!

Thanks.
Hold the power button down for at least 10-15 seconds, regardless of what you hear.
 
Hold the power button down for at least 10-15 seconds, regardless of what you hear.

Okay that worked but in previous times I have never had to hold it this long. Just booted it in safe mode and its extra slow... Going to do a full normal restart.
 
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