Hi Tim,

thanks for this.  I'm glad the solution was simpler this time, but I'm going to 
keep this message in case I ever need it. :)
Best,
Donna
On Nov 18, 2011, at 5:47 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I've seen this with other Apple laptop models.  It has something to do with 
> the SMC (System Management Controller) which normally you can reset without 
> going to the Apple Store.
> 
> 1.  Make sure the unit is powered down.
> 2.  Plug in your power adapter to the wall and the computer.
> 3.  Hold down the left side shift-control-option keys and the power button at 
> the same time.
> 4.  Release all keys at the same time.
> 5.  Wait a few seconds then press your power button.
> 
> If it restarts now, you should be up and running.  If it does not, then to 
> the Apple Store you should go.  It is sometimes remedied by simply removing 
> the MBAs built-in battery for 15 to 20 minutes then replacing it.  This 
> should only be done by a qualified Apple Technician.  If that doesn't do it, 
> then it's most likely something to do with the power supply or logic board.  
> In either case, it's a job for the qualified Apple Technician.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Later...
> 
> On 2011-11-18, at 2:55 PM, Goodin, Donna wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>>  
>> I just had the strangest thing happen.  My MBA was asleep, not plugged in.  
>> I lifted the lid to wake it up, and VO started saying “noItems”over and over 
>> again.  Ihit control to stop the speech, and then tried to navigate around 
>> to see what was up, but VO wouldn’t say anything.  I tried to shut down but 
>> couldn’t, so did a force shut-down, i.e. held down the on/off key.  Now it 
>> won’t come back on at all.  I was sure that the battery had a lot of juice 
>> left, but just in case, I plugged it in, but that has made no difference.  
>> Have any of you other MBA owners seen anything like this?  If so, was there 
>> any solution other than a trip to the Apple store?
>> Thanks,
>> Donna
>> 
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