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This is a guide on what to do when your laptop is locked-up or frozen.


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  1. Turn a Jammed Laptop Off Step 1.jpg
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    Hold Ctrl, alt and del (3 fingered salute) together. Select the red power button in the bottom right corner of the screen.
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    Hold the power button until it turns off. If it doesn't turn off the first time, try again.


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