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Problem description: I usually do not power off when I am done using my MACbook PRO. Lately, when i open the scene nothing happens for minutes then finally the little white light and a inside churning sound occurs, then slowly the black scene appear

I have an older MacBook Pro 17". diagnostics have said the my battery is not the best. When I lift my lid and want the computer to let me sign in ( I don't usually power down) it can take up to 4 minutes to hear the churning gears and have the white light turn on. What to do? thanks.

iMac DV Special Edition (Slot Loading), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Apr 28, 2015 6:25 AM

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Apr 28, 2015 6:27 AM in response to czwerld

my report

Problem description:

I usually do not power off when I am done using my MACbook PRO. Lately, when i open the scene nothing happens for minutes then finally the little white light and a inside churning sound occurs, then slowly the black scene appears and finally the sign in as user screen I think it might be a battery issue but am not sure. Might be time for a new computer.


EtreCheck version: 2.2 (132)

Report generated 4/28/15 9:17 AM

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Hardware Information: ℹ️

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) (Technical Specifications)

MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro5,1

1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core

2 GB RAM

BANK 0/DIMM0

1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

BANK 0/DIMM1

1 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok

Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported

Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n

Battery: Health = Replace Soon - Cycle count = 1564 - SN = 6N8500KLJ13EB


Video Information: ℹ️

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT - VRAM: 256 MB

NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB

Color LCD 1440 x 900


System Software: ℹ️

Mac OS X 10.7.5 (11G63) - Time since boot: 23:41:47


Disk Information: ℹ️

TOSHIBA MK2555GSXF disk0 : (250.06 GB)

disk0s1 (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB

BILL'S PUTER (disk0s2) / : 249.20 GB (152.03 GB free)

Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB


HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS21N


USB Information: ℹ️

Apple Inc. Built-in iSight

Apple, Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad

Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver

Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub

Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller


Adware: ℹ️

Genieo, InstallMac Adware! [Click to remove]


Launch Daemons: ℹ️

[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]


User Login Items: ℹ️

iTunesHelper Application (/Applications/iTunes.app/Contents/MacOS/iTunesHelper.app)

TuneupMyMac UNKNOWN (missing value)


Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️

FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.169 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.8

Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.169 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]

JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 14.3.0 - SDK 10.7 Check version

QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.1


3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️

Flash Player [Click for support]


Time Machine: ℹ️

Time Machine not configured!


Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️

19% firefox

10% WindowServer

7% plugin-container

2% fontd

0% aosnotifyd


Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️

465 MB firefox

100 MB plugin-container

57 MB WindowServer

29 MB loginwindow

27 MB Finder


Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️

127 MB Free RAM

1.87 GB Used RAM

960 MB Swap Used


Diagnostics Information: ℹ️

Apr 28, 2015, 08:36:59 AM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/plugin-container_2015-04-28-08 3659_[redacted].crash

Apr 27, 2015, 09:35:47 AM Self test - passed

Apr 25, 2015, 11:26:09 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/plugin-container_2015-04-25-23 2609_[redacted].crash

Apr 28, 2015 7:37 AM in response to czwerld

Also:


Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.


The Easy, safe, effective method:

http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php


If you are comfortable doing manual file removals, use the Apple support document below.

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

Apr 28, 2015 7:43 AM in response to czwerld

You may also need these instructions to speed up the startup:


- Shut down your Mac

- Wait until your computer turns off and after that press the Power button

- Right after you hear the startup tone, press and hold the Shift key

- Release the Shift key when you see a grey Apple sign and the progress bar below this sign

- Once you see Desktop, start a Disc Utility scan to detect and repair file system errors (don't forget to choose your main hard drive)

- Click on Verify Disc and then, if asked to fix problems, on Repair Disk

- After this, click on Verify Disc Permissions and then on Repair Disc Permissions

- After the process is finished, shut down your Mac and turn it back on after about 30 seconds

If this does not help, you may try the steps given here: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support.

Problem description: I usually do not power off when I am done using my MACbook PRO. Lately, when i open the scene nothing happens for minutes then finally the little white light and a inside churning sound occurs, then slowly the black scene appear

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