Stuck with rainbow wheel. Can't force quit can't power down. Help!

MY macbook pro is stuck in the disk utility screen. I can't force quit and I can't power down. Is there any other way to stop it???

MacBook Pro, OS X Server

Posted on Mar 20, 2016 7:37 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2016 8:12 PM

DeeAnna,


Depress and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds...longer if that is not enough to shut down. Then restart.

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