Depending on the model, you can try the 'three finger salute', where you strike apple-control-restart.
Otherwise, there might be a reset button on the back, behind the ports cover. Which model are you trying to restart?? John. On 10/2/03 9:47 AM, "Bernadette" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Group > > I have had Macs for years since my first Mac Plus back in the '80's. I got > my first powerbook (that would run) on Ebay a few weeks ago. I have a > question. What do I do if the system freezes? On the others if the system > froze I turned off the main switch or the switch on the surge protector. > What do I do with a powerbook? Can I safely unplug the external power > supply from the back of the computer? Can I safely pop out the battery so > it no longer has power? Or do I have to let it sit there frozen for an hour > or three until the batter goes dead and it shuts itself off? > > Bernadette > > -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com