What can I do if my MacBook Pro keeps shutting down in sleep mode?

I have an old MacBook Pro that I hAVE just started using again after many years. it keeps turning off when it. should go into sleep mode.


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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 6, 2025 4:52 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2025 6:57 PM

It is possible it may be due to Kernel Panics as well. I know many SSD failures are found when waking the computer from sleep. Are there any Kernel Panic logs located in "/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports" or the "Retired" subfolder? Kernel Panic logs usually have "kernel" and/or "panic" in their file names. If you have any Kernel Panic logs, then post several of them here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper on the forum editing window toolbar.


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Jan 7, 2025 6:57 PM in response to sallyfrommundelein

It is possible it may be due to Kernel Panics as well. I know many SSD failures are found when waking the computer from sleep. Are there any Kernel Panic logs located in "/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports" or the "Retired" subfolder? Kernel Panic logs usually have "kernel" and/or "panic" in their file names. If you have any Kernel Panic logs, then post several of them here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper on the forum editing window toolbar.


Jan 8, 2025 8:07 AM in response to sallyfrommundelein

sallyfrommundelein wrote:

I have an old MacBook Pro that I hAVE just started using again after many years. it keeps turning off when it. should go into sleep mode.

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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15



Catalina 10.15.7.....(?) ref: Earlier Operating Systems - Apple Community

I do not have access to your earlier macOS...


However I would verify your Settings—


ex Sequoia—



Jan 7, 2025 10:08 AM in response to sallyfrommundelein

sallyfrommundelein wrote:

I have an old MacBook Pro that I hAVE just started using again after many years. it keeps turning off when it. should go into sleep mode.


is this plugged into power...(?) I would keep it plugged in.


For power management you can try resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support for your issue.




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