If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know how to restart a MacBook Air. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. First, open the Apple menu and select “Restart.” Then type “macbook air” into the text field and click on the “Restart” button. If everything goes according to plan, your MacBook Air will restart and be ready to use again. If not, please follow these steps to troubleshoot your issue:
- Check if there is any problem with your computer’s power cord or battery. If there is, you may need to replace either of them.
- Check if there is any problem with your computer’s software or hardware. If there is, you may need to update it or fix some issues.
How to Restart The Easy Way
The easiest way to restart a Mac is by using the menu bar at the top of the screen. To do so, click the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of the screen. In the menu that appears, select “Restart.”
If you see any pop-up confirmation messages, click “Restart” again. Your Mac will close currently running apps, and the screen will momentarily go black. When you see the Apple logo on the screen, the startup process will begin. Log in as usual to continue using your Mac.
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How to Restart From the Terminal
If you have an Administrator account on your Mac, you can restart your Mac from the command line. To do so, open the Terminal app and type sudo shutdown -r now , then press Return.
Enter your password, then press Return. Your Mac will restart immediately.
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How to Force Your Macbook Air to Restart
If your MacBook Air has become unresponsive, you can force it to shut down by pressing and holding the power button for about 10 seconds.
On older MacBook Air models, the power button is located in the upper-right corner of the keyboard.
On newer MacBook Air models, the power button is the same as the Touch ID sensor, and it’s also located in the upper-right corner of the keyboard.
Press and hold the power or Touch ID button for 10 seconds. The screen will go black and the unit will turn off. To start it back up, press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo on the screen. Good luck!
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