MacBookPro shuts down if power cord removed!!!

Has anyone else come across a Mac Book Pro shutting down as soon as the power cord is pulled out. Batteries say it is fully charged. Bought it in November 2006, has been fine, 'til last week. Wasn't dropped or knocked in any way. I updated the firmware. Anything else to try? Help!!

macbookpro dual 2.16, Mac OS X (10.4.8), bought nov 2006

Posted on Mar 13, 2007 10:12 AM

21 replies

Mar 14, 2007 4:29 AM in response to e4rthl1ng

Actually, mine is the CoreDuo, not the Core 2 Duo- confusing terminology- so mine is a little older. I purposely put that in there to see if that was maybe the issue.

cheesed-off Author

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Mar 14, 2007 6:34 AM in response to infinite vortex

Thanks Ned, checked the link, read thoroughly, followed the instructions, but still no luck. Still powers down as soon as the power cord is removed. Won't start without it in. Hmpf.

cheesed-off Author

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Mar 14, 2007 6:36 AM in response to hustlers

I've tried a few suggestions from the forum here. Still no luck, you? Have booked a sesh with MacGenius.

TaffyAus

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Mar 15, 2007 1:41 AM in response to TaffyAus

Called Apple today, went through the resets that I had already perfromed with no luck. It is assumed to be a hardware issue so I have to take it to the service centre for a full check.

Mar 21, 2007 8:25 PM in response to Glen Grayson

Having the same problem, Core2Duo from early Nov. Anyone figure anything out yet?

modagoo

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Mar 22, 2007 11:40 AM in response to cheesed-off

FYI - Apple Care sent me a new battery straight away which has cured all - hope this one doesn't die an instant death in 5 months!

10 out of 10 for Apple Care service and speed of delivery

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MacBookPro shuts down if power cord removed!!!