Macbook shutdown message appears after 60-70 seconds if no keyboard input

Try logging into another User Account. Create another one if you need to. See if it still does it. If it does not then the problem is with in your user account. If it does still do it it could be in the OS itself or hardware for all I know, but I doubt the latter.

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Try resetting the SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411

Do you have AppleCare?




Carolyn 🙂

HI,

Gregory McIntire and myself have offered several trouble shooting ideas but, "you've already tried them". In the future, please tell us what you've tried so we don't waste time and efforts.

Now, try shutting down your MacBook for at least 30 minutes. Make sure the power adapter is plugged in so it's not discharging the battery. Then restart your MacBook and see if it functions as it should.

And check System Preferences/Energy Saver and click the Options tab. Click: Schedule. Make sure you do not have the system set to Startup or Wake at certain times.


Carolyn

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Hi!

I have this problem too, and I've tried all your advises.. It's no solved.

Can you help something else?

Is it software or hardware problem?

May be I'll try to reinstall MacOS X software?

Hi,

Can you answer to my previous post, please?

I found the older post about this problem. With no answers..

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1575132

hi.

i have the same problem.tried all advises -> didn't help, also tried to reinstall mac osx but it didn't help. had to move the mouse all during the installation cause otherwise my macbook shutdown.

has anyone a solution?

kegelnforkerche wrote:
hi.

i have the same problem.tried all advises -> didn't help, also tried to reinstall mac osx but it didn't help. had to move the mouse all during the installation cause otherwise my macbook shutdown.

has anyone a solution?

I would try downloading the "Combo Updater" and redo the update to 10.5.7. Seen too many problems using Apple's "Software Update".

pancenter-

don't think it's the update, cause i had the same problem when i reinstalled mac osx!
but thanks for the idea

Hi!

In my case, it was not software, but hardware problem.

I had remove MacBook Upper Case (Repair Guide on ifixit.com) and the problem was solved (while keyboard is not connected). You can try to plug-in outside keyboard and turn off inside one.

Now I'm looking for new upper case, and want to install it..

Has anyone seen a definite solution to this problem posted anywhere?

My MacBook shows the 'shutdown' message every few minutes and often shuts down anyway whether I click 'Cancel' or not.

I took it to the Apple shop 3 weeks ago, they tested it, checked logs etc and they advised a new logic board & fan & controller, which I had fitted by the place I bought it from - Not Apple - under warranty. After having it back for 5 days now its started with exactly the same problem. My 2 yr Warranty expired last week!

If Apple shop and a main service dealer can't solve the problem where do I go next - any suggestions?

I had changed uppercase with keyboard, now all works fine.
Problem was in bad tracks on the board under the power button.

Thanks for the suggestion re topcover. I took it to Milton Keynes Apple store and they ran diagnostics etc then left it for a few hours with top cover off and it ran perfectly - the fault was a crack/bad contact around the power button so they replaced top cover/keyboard etc and I got it back the next day (at no charge!) Really excellent service from Simon at the Genius Bar.