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Macbook randomly shuts down without on charge (even at ~90% full)
I'm having a real issue with my Macbook (white, late 2009 version, running Lion OS X). It was about since 2 weeks ago or so, my Macbook would just randomly shut down, I lost a couple unsaved files ...
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Will one power adapter work with all shipping MacBook Air and Pro as of March 2013?
I have a Late-2008 Macbook White (MacBook4,1) model, and my AC Adapter broke.
Now I want to buy replacement adapter, but since I am going to upgrade to a MBP13 or MBP15 in the next 1-2 years, I want ...
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Electricity coming through screws, USB, and headphone jack on 2009 MacBook
I've seen some online threads and at least one StackExchange question on this, but the answers don't seem to apply to my situation.
I have a 2009-vintage white 13" MacBook that's always been in great ...
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Macbook started to consume battery more quickly
This seemed to happen after I did several things at once (all of which I have since reversed in trying to track this down):
installed a (Crucial M4) SSD drive (replacing my old SATA 5400 RPM drive),
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Can I use a foreign power cord to power my MacBook?
I have a MacBook Pro computer and I will be traveling abroad to Hong Kong for studies. The electric sockets and voltage are different than here in the US so I would have to use a converter but it is a ...
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My battery is not charged. The only way to operate is to plug the computer in
My battery says 0% charge, there is no x over my battery icon. The MacBook runs fine on corded power but dies as soon as I unplug. What could be the problem?
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Can you power on a MacBook with a wireless keyboard?
Is it possible to power on a MacBook using a wireless keyboard?
If that sounds strange, I'm asking because I use a Bose radio as the sound system and the radio fits nicely on top of the laptop.
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MacBook won't sleep while charging
An ongoing problem: my MacBook Pro (i5, 2.4ghz, 15") won't sleep while charging. I close the lid, but I don't get the pulsing "sleep light", it just stays fully illuminated. If I listen closely, I ...
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Can a PowerBook or MacBook be configured to automatically wake when power is connected?
I'm looking to turn an old Mac laptop into a "car-puter". However, I don't want to drain the battery on either the laptop or the car. Is there a way to configure it so that the computer automatically ...
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How to check if internal HDD spindle is off after unmount
I use SSD instead of optical drive in my Macbook MC516LL, so I have bunch of reasons why I wants to keep HDD's spindle off:
Preserve HDD from shock
Reduce energy consuming
Reduce overall system ...
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Power adapter connection issues
Lately, my Magsafe power adapter has not been connecting properly:
The wires are not worn out as I take good care of them
The issue happens when I try to connect my power adapter to my computer
The ...
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International Power Converter
I am going out of th country in a few weeks, and I am planning on taking my Macbook. I have a power adapter for the country I'm visiting, but it was bought for a PC. Will it work on a Mac?
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New powercord for MacBook
I am considering going on eBay to try and buy a new powercord for my MacBook. I know that phones often advise that you only use the official charger, so I was wondering if the same warning applied for ...
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What's the point of the 60W Apple MagSafe replacement charger?
One of the cable tabs on my MagSafe charger for my MacBook came undone, so I took this as a sign to retire the charger to home use and to purchase another for travel. When I went to my local Best Buy, ...
