how to hard reboot MacBook PRO

How to hard reboot a MacBook Pro

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Feb 27, 2017 3:46 PM

Reply
1 reply

Feb 27, 2017 4:07 PM in response to I-PR

What do you mean by hard reboot?

What are you trying to accomplish?

Usually, holding down the power button for 5 secs while your MacBook Pro is running will shut it down - only if it freezes. Otherwise shutting it down and turning it back on is a hard reboot.


See link below.


http://osxdaily.com/2014/10/06/force-reboot-frozen-mac/


Now if you're talking about doing a NVRAM reset - that's a totally different procedure altogether.


How to reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

how to hard reboot MacBook PRO

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.