my laptop has taken to closing down without warning
Any clues?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Any clues?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
Try this, it has worked for us. Unsure on the battery advice though, waiting for clarification on that.
Reset the SMC. I'm pretty sure that model has a removeable battery, so you want this method:
Resetting the SMC on Mac portables with a battery you can remove
Note: Learn about removing the battery on MacBook and MacBook Pro.
You shouldn't be running the battery down that low on a regular basis though. It'll shorten the life of the battery.
my laptop has taken to closing down without warning