How do you wake a sleeping MacBook Pro???

[MatrixPrime]

If I put my MacBook Pro to sleep without closing the lid, I can't seem to ever wake it back up without closing, and then opening the lid. I tried all the keys on the keyboard, the power button, the touchpad, the touchpad button, nada. Is there a super secret key combo I don't know about to wake it up?

 

[Tosser]

Escape button?

 

[ergdegdeg]

Any button should work, actually. Maybe you should have it checked.

 

[iShater]

If I put my MacBook Pro to sleep without closing the lid, I can't seem to ever wake it back up without closing, and then opening the lid. I tried all the keys on the keyboard, the power button, the touchpad, the touchpad button, nada. Is there a super secret key combo I don't know about to wake it up?

I thought it had to be space bar

 

[rolex54]

i always just give a quick double tap on the space bar

 

[Firefly2002]

Just stroke the case. That'll turn it on.

 

[Tosser]

Weird. I always just use the escape button. Never used anything else.
Next time I might try the sbace bar, as you guys suggest.

 

[Eddyisgreat]

Just stroke the case. That'll turn it on.

¬.¬

Make sure your batteries are charged or you are on external power. Sometimes if I put it to sleep in 'clamshell' mode i'll have to pop the cover open and put it back down again before it wakes up.

I think you may be able to wake with the power button too.

 

[xlii]

I've always pressed the 's' key on my iBook.

 

[macworkerbee]

Wow! Hitting the space bar wakes up a mac?

And all this time I've been throwing cold water on mine and shaking it!

 

[Tosser]

Weird. I always just use the escape button. Never used anything else.
Next time I might try the sbace bar, as you guys suggest.

Just tried using the space bar, letters and so forth, tried the touch pad and the button, neither worked. Only my escape button worked. Now, I'm pretty sure I was in the habit of using the escape button for a reason.
(I'm on a 2.33GHz MBP)

 

[rychencop]

i gently whisper "wake up" and then give it a little rub.

 

[voxnj]

Usually, I just give it cup of black coffee.

 

[smartalic34]

normally hitting any key should work...

 

[bobcan]

I like this One ;-)

Wow! Hitting the space bar wakes up a mac?

And all this time I've been throwing cold water on mine and shaking it!

I like this One ;-)

Although I figured using the SHIFT button was best thinking it would "never" affect any program running... No other reason for me...

 

[skyrider007]

Opening the lid or touching a random key on the keyboard.

 

[macworkerbee]

I like this One ;-)

Although I figured using the SHIFT button was best thinking it would "never" affect any program running... No other reason for me...

I'm glad someone enjoyed my humor. Sometimes I see these thread titles and the strangest responses come to mind.

 

[bobcan]

I'm glad someone enjoyed my humor. Sometimes I see these thread titles and the strangest responses come to mind.

"NORMAL" is highly over rated... Keep it Up!!

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Wow! Hitting the space bar wakes up a mac?

And all this time I've been throwing cold water on mine and shaking it!

Agree with bobcan, this is good.

i gently whisper "wake up" and then give it a little rub.

So is this, the sensitive approach is sometimes to be recommended.

Usually, I just give it cup of black coffee.

Love it.

Actually, I just press the power button (gently) on mine; must try some of the other suggestions, too. The idea of sharing my morning brew of strong coffee with my MBP appeals for some strange reason.......
Cheers and good luck

 

[alphaod]

The ejectulation always turn it on.