How to turn your MacBook on or off

How to turn your MacBook on or off

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This article explains how to turn your MacBook on and off. We'll also explore what to do if your MacBook won't turn on or off. Instructions apply to MacBook Pros, MacBooks, and MacBook Airs.

How to TURN OFF or Force Shut Down your MacBook Air M2

All Mac notebooks have the power button in the upper-right corner of the keyboard or, if your Mac has a Touch Bar, on the right side of the Touch Bar. The problem is that some models don’t have the power icon on the power button. The same button is used for Touch ID on models that support that feature, and a printed icon can interfere with reading a fingerprint.

To turn on your Mac, press the power button or touch the right side of the Touch Bar until the screen comes to life and the login fields appear.

When you press the power button and nothing happens, you can try these tips to fix the problem.

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