Help!  iBook won't turn off!

A download went terribly wrong and now I can't turn off my iBook. I have a spinning rainbow circle and can't do anything else! Nothing responds. Plus, my iPod is connected and I can't disconnect it. What should I do?

Hi Joann,
Try to force quit the browser by pressing command-option-esc and then highlighting the browser and clicking "Force Quit". You can also force quit the Finder the same way. If that doesn't work, hold down the power key until it shuts off (about 5 seconds).
John

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    Fantastic, thanks so much.
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    my screen just turned blank white randomly and now it won't turn off/reset or connect to a computer or really do anything... need help.

    Try:
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    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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