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Need Mac Help ASAP

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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
My computer keeps shutting down automatically. This black square pops up and tells me that I need to shut off my computer and hold down the power button etc... Its a macbook that's almost 4 years old but I still need it for school and stuff. Has anyone else ever had this problem or found a solution? My harddrive has also been making some really weird noises recently so this might be contributing to the problem.

Thanksssss
Feb 4 2011 10:25AM
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blong131
Posts: 2193 - Karma: 59
dude i just had this happen to my mbp (which is also almost 4 yrs old) yesterday and i freaked out
Feb 4 2011 11:17AM
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blong131
Posts: 2193 - Karma: 59
im also on my 3rd hard drive, fwiw
Feb 4 2011 11:17AM
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Emma_Watson
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My best advice is, time to get a new one. If your laptop is older than like 3 years old, it starts to have problems!
Feb 4 2011 11:18AM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
TO GOOGLE!
Feb 4 2011 11:18AM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
I already checked google and tried a few ideas that I found there... Thanks though, way to be a dick and get the post count up
Feb 5 2011 1:40AM
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InFlamesWeTrust
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My Windows laptop (an LG) is 4.5 years old and runs perfectly. I've never had an issue with it, so I don't think I can agree with that statement
Feb 5 2011 8:26AM
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Raz.
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lol we'v had the same mac for like 6 years or so, probably longer
Feb 5 2011 9:46AM
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Mr.Kamu
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The best option is to go to the apple store closest to you and have them check it out for you.
Feb 5 2011 11:06AM
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RubberSoul
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i was giving you my best suggestion, google kicks ass, and tried to do it in a light hearted way. jeeez man
Feb 7 2011 12:00AM
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