

If you need to stop this behavior-to clean the keyboard, for example-you can force a shutdown once. There are many reasons why a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac wont turn on.

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In addition, if a MacBook or MacBook Pro starts to become unresponsive too often (and requiring a force restart each time), then it might be worth considering sending the notebook to Apple, to rule out any major hardware or software issues. The Mac is shutting down and powering off, but newer Macs include a feature that powers on when any key is pressed or the touch pad is touched. Turn your Mac off (you may need to force shut down). It is worth keeping in mind that force restarting in this way will completely shut down the MacBook, including raising the possibility that unsaved documents or changes won’t be saved. After a few seconds, the system will begin to shut down and once fully turned off, the user can simply press the power button once again to restart the notebook. The easiest way to perform a force restart is to simply hold down the power button on a MacBook Pro or Air. In fact, at times when the system becomes completely unresponsive, a force restart is likely to be the only option available. Just make sure you do not leave the battery drained for too long or it can become damaged. If this doesn't work, then you don't have any choice but to wait for the battery to drain. Make sure to use the built-in keyboard as an external keyboard will not work.

In cases where a MacBook Pro or Air is having issues, then a force restart might be the better option. Control + Option + Shift + power button The laptop should power off within seconds. However, that option is only going to be possible when the system is performing normally. In most instances, the restarting method mentioned above will be the correct way to shut down and reboot a MacBook.
