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
> 
> 


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