Force Reboot Powerbook 180 Repair Guide

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Step 1

              Force Reboot PowerBook 180               

• To fully restart the power management unit be sure to remove the AC adapter and the battery first and let the PowerBook sit without power for several minutes.
• Go to back of computer.

To fully restart the power management unit be sure to remove the AC adapter and the battery first and let the PowerBook sit without power for several minutes.

Go to back of computer.

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Step 2

• Have a pen or small enough object and push it into small hole closest to power button
• You should hear the startup chime

Have a pen or small enough object and push it into small hole closest to power button

You should hear the startup chime

Step 3

• If the computer still exhibits the same issue, repeat steps 1 and 2 and then follow the step listed below before reinstalling the battery.
• Using two paper clips, simultaneously press and hold down the reset and interrupt buttons for 5 to 10 seconds.

If the computer still exhibits the same issue, repeat steps 1 and 2 and then follow the step listed below before reinstalling the battery.

Using two paper clips, simultaneously press and hold down the reset and interrupt buttons for 5 to 10 seconds.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Jim Baskin - Nov 16, 2021

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I have an old 180 and it turns on but all I get on screen is the icon with question mark. Each time I try to put in a floppy disk it ejects it every time. I’ve tried rebooting, unplugging so I guess I’m down to a target practice now. LOL