How to force shut down MacBook Air when all the usual ways don’t work.

How to force quit MacBook Air when all the usual ways don’t work. Tried command option esp. tried to close chrome. Tried to quit under apple icon

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 10, 2022 12:23 PM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on Oct 10, 2022 12:28 PM

Hold the power button down until it powers off.

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KiltedTim

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Oct 10, 2022 12:28 PM in response to mob3150

Hold the power button down until it powers off.

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