Apple Proprietary SSDs

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Reset Bluetooth Module

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Multiple Band Wireless Routers

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Spontaneous Power Shutdowns, Restarts, & Kernel Panics

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DIY Hardware Upgrades – Memory Upgrades Updated

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Unexpected power shut-downs – Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

So what should you do if your macbook repeatedly keeps powering-down unexpectedly? With no warning?

Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

Unexpected power-downs are one symptom that the SMC requires resetting. If your macbook keeps turning itself off without warning:

1. Read this apple support article (note other possible ‘abnormal system behaviour’ indicators are listed)
2. Follow the steps to reset the SMC at the bottom of  article.

Hopefully – your problem is solved!

Want to know more?

• Intel-based Macs: resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

SIMple conversions – Mini to Micro (or Nano) SIM

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Playback speed (for audio files)

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When iPods decline to ‘mount’

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DIY Hardware Upgrades – Fan Replacement

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