Yes, sorry I just got your message saying that it fixed itself right after I sent my reply. glad it worked out the easier way.
Later... On 2011-11-18, at 3:55 PM, Goodin, Donna wrote: > 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. 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.
