Macbook shuts down while playing video

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Macbook shuts down while playing video

My Macbook randomly turns off while videos are being played regardless if it is a stream or being played from itunes. The computer only does this while running on battery when connected to the power cord it keeps running. When I am just running on battery but not playing video the computer will not turn off and runs as normal. I am at a complete loss for what could be wrong with the computer. I have checked the power saving options and every thing looks correct. PLease Help

Mackbook aluminum, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Aug 11, 2010 7:41 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 25, 2010 3:19 PM in response to Gabriel Regentin

No it has not been resolved and my battery is at 225 cycles and battery condition: check battery

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Answer 2

b leo

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Aug 18, 2010 3:24 AM in response to Flordianneedhelp

Is it just video? What about other animations? Try using the Visualizer in iTunes by pressing Command-T while a track is playing. Does the computer display the animation correctly?

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Aug 18, 2010 11:26 AM in response to b leo

I tried the visualizer and it worked fine but the computer shut down before the song even ended but the visuals looked correct.

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Answer 4

Aug 22, 2010 1:57 PM in response to Flordianneedhelp

Was this every resolved? I'm having the exact same problem. Notice it especially when I play a fullscreen games (like StarCraft) or video (streaming or iTunes). Just browsing the web doesn't seem to do it, or checking email, etc. Checked my battery cycles and I'm just below 200 (apples says around 300 you'll start to see a decline). Under battery condition it does say "Check Battery", but I kinda feel like this is when the "Check Engine" light goes on in a car - turns on after a certain internal counter goes off but has nothing to do with the actual condition.

Suggestions?
thanks

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