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Ioan007 Author

Level 1

3 points

Unexpected Shut down when moving macbook pro on my 'lap'

In the last month or so, I've been suffering from an unexpected shut down of my mac book pro - which is quite annoying.

The issue seems to be (and it is reproducable) that after a few minutes (or seconds sometimes) of moving my mac from a flat surface (e.g. a coffee table) onto my 'lap' the computer just shuts down (no warning).

I can reproduce this by holding my mac in both hands above my lap and rotating away from me (i.e. screen closer and keyboard futher away)....

After some googling, I think this could be related to the sudden movement sensor (and a suggestion was to reset my smc by doing shift-ctrl-option-powerbutton when the mac was powered down). But this hasn't worked.

Anyone experienced similar issues?

I'm using a 17inch early 2011 mac book pro, running OS X 10.8.3 with the latest software updates installed.

It doesn't seem to matter what I'm doing, i.e. watching videos, writing emails, using lightroom, photoshop.

I wonder if this is related to any recent udpdate?

Thanks

Ioant

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Apr 21, 2013 11:55 AM

47 replies

Ioan007 Author

Level 1

3 points

Apr 24, 2013 3:55 PM in response to Csound1

Makes these forums rather redundant then. Well it's out of warranty, so I'll get a new one.

Ioan007 Author

Level 1

3 points

Apr 24, 2013 4:00 PM in response to steve359

backing up is not an issue....already done.

At least Network tried to logically think through what I'd asked, instead of just a cut and paste job to accrue more points.

steve359

Level 6

17,175 points

Apr 24, 2013 4:03 PM in response to Ioan007

These forums can be at least amusing.

People create "cut and paste" because it save typing. Which makes it easier to give detailed answers to users who need them.

Sorry if this is redundant.

Ioan007 Author

Level 1

3 points

Apr 24, 2013 4:04 PM in response to steve359

It's a shame I can't vote down an answer!

Ioan007 Author

Level 1

3 points

Apr 24, 2013 4:06 PM in response to Network 23

I've tried something out....and it's working so far......I'll let you know how it goes.

Csound1

Level 9

60,033 points

Apr 24, 2013 4:06 PM in response to Ioan007

Ioan007 wrote:

Makes these forums rather redundant then.

You're entitled to your opinion.

Ioan007 Author

Level 1

3 points

Apr 24, 2013 4:14 PM in response to steve359

I only repeat to see if the problem is reproducable - which it is.

I don't know what behaviour you expect me to correct? I'm moving the MBP is a 'normal' way.

Csound1

Level 9

60,033 points

Apr 24, 2013 4:19 PM in response to Ioan007

Moving laptops while they are running is not recomended, that's why SMS is required in the first place, it's an attempt to minimize or avoid damage. Any damage caused is cumulative.