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Possible fixes for a MacBook Pro sudden shutdown issue
Authored by: osxpounder on Apr 04, '07 02:38:39PM

I'm with robg on this: if you're covered by warranty service, use it.

I experienced precisely the same symptoms, and went through an AppleCare service call that led to my choosing to meet someone at a local Apple store.

It took me almost a month to decide when to do it, but I am glad I did. After a few minutes examination at the "Genius" bar, the genius ordered a new battery for me. About 10 days later, the battery was at the store, ready for me to pick it up. The problem disappeared .... but if it reappears, I'm glad I have the service record with Apple showing that it's been a problem since that date. It's been a few months since the fix. When the new battery's been in 6 mos., it'll be interesting to see if the probs return.

Some suggest that heat causes slight warpage [of the battery or of the MBP -- suspicions vary], and that the slight warpage causes the battery to fail to align properly with electrical contacts. I don't see how that would explain the fact that the battery reported a full charge, yet the MBP still shut down within seconds of having its power adapter unplugged.



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Possible fixes for a MacBook Pro sudden shutdown issue
Authored by: osxpounder on Apr 04, '07 02:41:22PM

BTW, my MBP probs started almost precisely 6 months after I began using it. That is, it was in use almost every day for 6 months, and then, the problem began occurring. That's why I'm curious to know what'll happen when this new battery reaches its 6 month milestone....



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