How do I turn MacBook Pro's screen back on after accidentally turning it off?

How to reactivate screen

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Original Title: Accidentally turned off screen

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Jun 6, 2025 11:54 AM

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Jun 6, 2025 12:52 PM in response to TXDS

Press and hold the power button for more than ten seconds to force a shutdown. Then restart the computer again normally.

If you simply turned the brightness all the way down, then pressing F2 a few times should brighten it up again.

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