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    MacBook turns on by itself

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by jorge.carlo, May 27, 2009.

  1. jorge.carlo

    jorge.carlo Newbie

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    I have just recently noticed that when I put my computer to sleep the Apple logo flashes every few seconds and that it gets out of sleep mode by itself. When I went to turn it off it quickly turned on again. It happens whether it is connected or not. I have tried a few things and this http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1764969&tstart=0&start=15 but nothing has worked. I bought this computer last December, so it's still under warranty. I cant reset the SMC because the computer does not remain turned off, when I shut it down it automatically turns on again. Also I did a hardware test, both the short and the long ones and it said that there where no problems. I am a college student and I can't afford another computer so I am a bit scared that this is going to damage it. Sorry for my bad English.
     
    jorge.carlo, May 27, 2009
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  2. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    What happens what you hold the power button down to turn it off? Does it turn back on?
     
    Seshan, May 27, 2009
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  3. jorge.carlo

    jorge.carlo Newbie

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    It turns off then in less than a second on again. When I checked the hardware test battery life was at 77%, which I think is too low for a 5 month old laptop.
     
    jorge.carlo, May 27, 2009
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  4. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    I'd say take it to Apple.
     
    Seshan, May 27, 2009
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    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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    A narcissistic macbook?!?

    I think apple is the best bet as well, the last thing you want is a exploding laptop.
     
    Quicklite, May 27, 2009
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    jorge.carlo Newbie

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    ok, thanks, i already called and they told me to get it to a service center
     
    jorge.carlo, May 28, 2009
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    let us know what happens.
     
    Luke1708, May 28, 2009
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