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 >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
