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What to do when your mac freezes up
What to do when your mac freezes up












WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR MAC FREEZES UP MAC

If your Mac is running, this will forcibly cut the power to it and force it to restart. On a modern MacBook without a removable battery, press the Power button and hold it down for ten seconds. If your Mac is stuck in a frozen state and not responding to power button presses, you can fix it by cutting the power to it and forcing it to restart. If all else fails, try unplugging all unnecessary peripherals before trying to boot your Mac. For example, if you installed RAM or swapped out a hard drive, you may want to try swapping back in the old hardware or just ensuring those components are securely seated in your Mac. If you’ve recently opened up your Mac and fiddled with its hardware, that could have caused the problem. Try reseating all the cables-unplug them and then plug them back in-to ensure they’re securely connected. For example, if it’s a Mac Mini, ensure the video-out cable is connected securely to both the Mac Mini itself and the display. Color4260 / Check the HardwareĪssuming you’re using a Mac desktop, check that all its cables are correctly seated. It won’t necessarily boot immediately the moment after you plug it in. If you’re using a MacBook and its battery is completely dead, you may need to wait a few moments after plugging it in before turning it on. Try swapping out the charger or power cable, or using a different power outlet. Ensure your Mac is plugged into a power source.












What to do when your mac freezes up