Although the MacBook is perfect in performance, being a machine, it can face some errors. If the MacBook Pro suddenly freezes, then you cannot shut it down properly. In that case, you might need to force restart your MacBook Pro. In this guide, we will learn how to force restart a frozen MacBook, lets begin:
How to Force Restart MacBook Pro
You can force restart your MacBook Pro by two different methods:
1: Force Restart MacBook Using Power Button
To force restart the MacBook Pro by using the power button, press and hold the power button of your MacBook while the screen goes black. Once the MacBook shuts down then, hit the power button once again to restart it.
MacBook Pros with touch ID can also be forced to restart using the same method.
2: Force Restart MacBook Using Keyboard Shortcut
The shortcut keys are the set of keys that can be used to execute tasks quickly. There is a shortcut key to force restart the MacBook also; press and hold the Command+Control+Power button to force restart your MacBook.
In the 2016 models of the MacBook, the power button is present in the upper right corner with the function keys, and in 2021 or the latest models, the power button is present in the Touch ID sensor.
Conclusion
Force shutdown helps when your computer does not respond properly. If your MacBook Pro is frozen and not responding to anything, you can force restart it. To do this, follow the above two ways, i.e., using the power button and keyboard shortcuts to force restart the MacBook.
