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    unibody macbook pro power down it self after a smell

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kwl_1226, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. kwl_1226

    kwl_1226 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My 3 months old unibody macbook pro power down itself when i am use batteries. i did smell somethings burning after it is been powerdown :(

    do you all face this by the way i am just surfing cnet tv


    call apple singapore and they ask me to bring to HQ
     
    kwl_1226, Apr 1, 2009
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    overheating. might be a short circuit somewhere, judging by the smell.
     
    whizzo, Apr 1, 2009
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  3. kwl_1226

    kwl_1226 Notebook Enthusiast

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    o ya i am using on batteries + notebook cooler and did have a bit of spark from the hinge of the screen sad just 3 months
     
    kwl_1226, Apr 1, 2009
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    Yep, sounds like the magic smoke escaped from power regulators or SMD diodes, send it back
     
    crazycanuk, Apr 1, 2009
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  5. kwl_1226

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    Ok it is not an April fool joke it is real. I will say more detail in the morning i use it via batteries is fine. After that when I reach home about 4 plus 5 I started to use my macbook pro unibody 2.4GHz using 9400m via batteries. Using for about an hour’s just to surf net and out of a sudden it just ‘pop’ and the spark come and follow by the heavy burn smell.

    Thereafter I call apple and they ask for my s/n number and i can turn on my macbook pro :(.
    But I can’t see any burn mark but for sure under the case inside the body is sure a back mass :(


    anyone face it just 3 monts old
     
    kwl_1226, Apr 1, 2009
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  6. crazycanuk

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    I know your not kidding KWL, I have seen this problem before, the unit has had a serious failure and will have to be returned for repair or replacement the Voltage control and charging circuitry is quite probably cooked and may have gone as far as blown a small hole through your motherboard
     
    crazycanuk, Apr 1, 2009
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  7. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    What kind of cooler are you using?
     
    Seshan, Apr 1, 2009
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    kwl_1226, Apr 1, 2009
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    That cooler isn't a problem as it draws very little power from USB, its your Unit that just failed
     
    crazycanuk, Apr 1, 2009
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  10. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    I'd call Apple, explain your situation, and get their input on what action you should take. They will advise you your best bet. ;) You could also take it into a local Apple Store, and tell them your situation, and they will most likely replace it depending on how bad the problem is. It sounds like a major internal failure, so you should be dead-set on a replacement. ;)
     
    Colton, Apr 1, 2009
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