My MacBook Pro’s screen is frozen. Can’t switch it off

How do I restart my MacBook Pro? The screen is frozen and can’t switch it off or log in

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Oct 26, 2022 12:16 AM

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Ingo2711

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Posted on Oct 26, 2022 12:29 AM

Presse and hold the power button for a couple of seconds, until the screen and the MacBook Pro switches off.

After that you should be able to start it again as usual.

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Ingo2711

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Oct 26, 2022 12:29 AM in response to victorine21

Presse and hold the power button for a couple of seconds, until the screen and the MacBook Pro switches off.

After that you should be able to start it again as usual.

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