Power On Button - Super Sensitive
I barely have to put my finger on the power button to turn on my Mac Pro, is that how it is for all of you?
I found it quite odd after all these years of having to really "press" into the power button of all of my other non- Mac Pro computers. The first time I put my finger slightly near the Mac Pro power button it turned on and I was like WHOAH! Now, that is CLASS!
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1449
Go step by step and test.
1. Restart
2. Shut down the computer.
Clean the trackpad with moist not wet microfiber cloth.
System Preferences > Point & Click
Try turning off three finger dragging and then turning it on after testing.
3. Is there any Bluetooth device nearby with failing batteries? If so, replace the batteries.
4. Reset PRAM: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14222
5. Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
6. Close all windows and quit all applications.
Click the Spotlight -the magnifying glass icon- in the menu bar. Enter Disk utility in the box.
Select Disk Utility from the drop down. When the Disk utility window opens up,
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Click Repair Disk Section: "Try Disk Utility" Permissions button.
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I have a Power Mac G4 double mirrored model and everytime I shut it off it will not go on when I hit the power on/off button again. However, if I unplug and plug in the power cord it boots fine and everything is OK. The PMU and logic board have been reset. Sometimes my Mac goes on just by pressing the power on button but most times I have to pull the power cord and put it back in. Any ideas or help out there for this? Could it be a failing power supply? Apple Care says that this model is obsolete so there is no help from there. John
<E-mail Edited by Host>Hi John,
That's often a sign of a bsad Capacitor in the Power Supply, but...
Might be time to replace the PRAM Battery, 4 years is close to their lifespan, far less if ever without AC power, & can cause strange startup problems...
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/BAA36VPRAM/ -
Hello,
A flashing question mark appears when I re/start my MacBook Air 2013. Then, I pressed POWER & OPTOIN buttons and internet options appeared for internet recovery. After internet recovery, the OS X utilities appears with four options (Restore from Time machine, Reinstall OS X, Get help online and Disk utility). But none of them seemed helpful. On the last option Disk utility, the icon created only with 33KB and other disk 1 Mac Os X Base system. On First Aid, the icon Repair disk is disabled. So I could not click on repair disk. Could you please suggest me how to solve this problem asap? Thank you so much for your help in advance!You can try the following:
Install or Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion from Scratch
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
Boot to the Recovery HD:
Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Erase the hard drive:
1. Select Disk Utility from the main menu and click on the Continue button.
2. After DU loads select your startup volume (usually Macintosh HD) from the
left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
3. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Optionally, click on
the Security button and set the Zero Data option to one-pass. Click on
the Erase button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Quit DU and return to the main menu.
Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion: Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion and click on the Install button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible
because it is three times faster than wireless. -
My ipad mini 2 is not turning on. I tried to reset with the power/home buttons but it didnt work. I tried to restore it in DFU mode but it didnt work, i get error 4004. Please help me!
I also tried the ol' whacking 3 times trick...Didn't work to my surprise
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HT1491 where is the power search button in itunes
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Dell Precision 690 - Problem with Power On Button
Hi
Over the last week or so the power on button on my Dell Precision 690 is starting to get more difficult to press. Today I cannot power on PC as it has become completely jammed. It looks like I am going to have to remove it. Does anybody know exactly how to do this as its not in any of the users documentation.
Would really appreciate any help as I need to get PC back up and running.
ThanksWhew! That was some kinda mess.
Basically what had happened was that the button is all plastic, and the plastic acts as a hinge and spring to push the button "rod" to make contact with the actual teeny tiny little micro switch. I started taking parts out, in the same process you'd use to replace the system board (that's on an "assembly"). At some point it looked like I could wiggle one of the plastic face plates that frames the CD/DVD drives out, and then I saw there was a second plastic plate around the power button and system lights. I bent that da*&^%ed stupid metal face plate after finding there were still 2 more screws that I couldn't reach, just enough to slip out the second facing, and then put the whole thing back together again, without the button installed. With no faceplate over the power switch, you can take a pencil, and use the eraser side to click the power switch on.
The machine is really pretty long in the tooth now, so we'll be working on a replacement soon!
Still, if I had been able to easily remove the other large black panel, things might have gone a lot smoother... Lousy design for that particular part of the unit... -
White screen of death? power/sleep button?
so my ipod is in what they call the white screen of death. I have found a way to fix it but that involves my power/sleep button to work... and it doesn't. it is jammed. I dont know how to fix it. also, when i connect the ipod to the computer it doesn't connect so i can even restore it. HELP!?!
See if this program will kick the iPod n recovery mode so yu can restore the iPod.
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode | Jaxov
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Any 'Power On' button for the Apple Pro keyboard?
Any 'Power On' button for the Apple Pro keyboard?
It is possible to boot the Mac mini without pressing its rear power button? There is a handy 'Power On' button for the Apple Keyboard named 'i-Cue' (see below), but it no longer works with the new Macs (G5 and Mactel).
A shame that Apple removed the power button of their keyboards years ago. So, what I am looking for is something similar to this, but working with the new Macs:
USB Boot Dongle (i-Cue) for Mac
Allows you to work with your G3 or G4 mini tower hidden out of the way
You can have your Mac under the desk, yet it can be easily turned on from the keyboard position. Simply clips on to the Apple Pro Keyboard
Includes 1.8m pass-through USB cable.
http://www.lindy.com/uk/productfolder/03/32/32871/index.php
Thanks.To do this, though, it would require that you just
switch off the power to the Mac rather than going
through it's shutdown procedure. Pulling the power on
a running computer may cause all sorts of problems
and should be avoided unless it's absolutely
necessary to do it.
I'd agree with that most certainly - though the old G4 would allow itself to be shut down and then have the remote power switch thrown. I've not had reason to test whether a mini would, or would simply immediately attempt a restart.
Thanks for jumping in though to make that point - it's crucial not to overlook the dangers of improper shutdowns. -
Alternative way to power off Iphone 5 if power off button doesnt work
how do I power off Iphone 5 when power off button doesn't work?
Apple has a program for iPhone 5 sleep wake button, just put in your phones serial number.
https://www.apple.com/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/ -
After the latest update, the buttons on the screen of the phone while telephoning are far too sensitive. For instance, it goes to Facetime acccidently by being too near to my cheek/ear. Is there some way to make the buttons less sensitive? Thank you
Hello there Dr. Dave,
It sounds like your proximity sensor is not turning the screen black to prevent buttons from being pressed. I recommend the troubleshooting from the article named:
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Screen won't lock or go black when answering calls
Verify mute or speaker have not been activated, just prior to placing your ear over the receiver.
While on a call hold your hand over the top third of the display, and verify that the screen is locked or goes to sleep.
Try turning iPhone off and then on again.
If the issue persists, I would next close all the running apps on the phone:
iOS: Force an app to close
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
Double-click the Home button.
Swipe left or right until you have located the app you wish to close.
Swipe the app up to close it.
When you have done that and restart the phone and test the issue again:
iOS: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling -
Keyboard issue: Super-sensitive "z" key all of a sudden...
Just noticed in the last day or two that the "z" key on my q10 has become super sensitive, it is almost impossible to type an "s" on the keyboard without a "z" being added on...in fact, you don't have to fully depress the "z" key to get a z, you just need the fainted pressure on it. Ideas? Has to be a hardware issue, doesn't it?
Thanks for trying that, stheemka! We want to put a stop to any further frustration you're experiencing with this issue on your Q10. Since the device isn't damaged and is less than 12 months active, it may qualify for warranty replacement. If you haven't already been presented this option, please follow my handle (DionM_VZW) so that we can direct message each other (I've just send you a follow request). The follow instructions are here: http://vz.to/1gBiqkv
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I have an ipad mini that won't power on. It was turned off to charge overnight. In the morning it was warm and now won't turn on no matter what I do. I've tried resetting using the power / home button combination and nothing works.
If you have owned the device, as in purchased from Apple, less than a year then there will be no charge to repair, or most likely, replace the device. If you have had the device more than a year you will be charged an out of warranty cost for replacement ($219 I think) and that is much cheaper than a new device. If you have Applecare+ then you have an additional year of coverage and the replacement will be $49 or $79 depending on when you got the Applecare.
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2007 Macbook Pro OS X Maverick with maxed out processor and hard drive. It's been running beautifully for years! - When shutting down the computer failed to turn off. Now it won't turn off or on. Powering on only results in quickly flashing power-on button on front of computer by display open latch. To turn off by disconnecting power cord and removing battery. Help!
Hi P S 13,
If your MacBook Pro will not power on as you describe, I would suggest you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
Troubleshooting: My computer won't turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1367
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Brett L
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