Issues with MBP

I have a Dec 2011 MBP..while its been fine more a less, off late niggling issues have been cropping up.
a) The area around the trackpad heats up tremendously and its more than uncomfortable, could this be due to the power from the adapter?
b) Inspite of clicking the 'automatically illuminate keyboard in low light' the backlit does not seem to work.
Any ideas?

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Router issues with MBP C2D

I have a new C2D MBP, and my linksys WRT54G router will not work with it. When i plug the wall ethernet cable into my MBP, the ip address and all that info gets filled in and i can acces the internet. But when i try to connect to the router using wifi or ethernet cable, no ip address is assigned to the MBP, and i can't access the internet. This was not an issue with my old MBP where i just turned the wifi on and it connected.
What is causing this??
Thanks

I had similar problems with a WRT54G Linksys Router, and after a bunch of searching, I found that there is a problem with the latest firmware on the router. I downgraded the firmware as the post recommended (Linksys Forum) and now all my macs can connect.
Here's a link to the post I found on the Linksys site that solved my problems:
http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wireless_Routers&messag e.id=10007#M10007

Odd power issue with MBP Early 2011 13"

Greetings.
I have a MBP that will only boot when the Magsafe cable is attached AND the battery is removed or at less than 100% - the power button is completely unresponsive.
The problem started with a failing battery that had swelled to the point of making the click pad unusable. Towards the end of the life of this battery the MBP would fail to hibernate if the battery ran out, and upon being rebooted the computer would have reset it's clock to December 2001 and have forgotten recent additions to passes in the keychain.
This battery eventually failed (I presume) - leading to a computer that was completely unresponsive to the power button. I removed the battery, which led to the first instance of the computer only booting when connected to a power source. If the computer (now without battery) was connected to a power source, (which in turn leads it to boot up), then turned off again, the only way to reboot the computer was to physically disconnect and reconnect the Magsafe adapter.
I ordered a replacement battery and installed it, the problem of booting only by connection to power persisted. A novel twist was that when the battery is fully charged and displaying a green light the MPB will not boot at all when the magsafe is connected - the battery must be removed or at below 100% charge.
During normal operation (such as now) the power button remains completely unresponsive. A short press will not bring up the option to shutdown / sleep my computer and a long press will not perform a hard shut down, as per normal operation.
I've attempted to reset the SMC following Apple's instructions (found here - Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) ) several times, to no effect, with the battery removed and with a working battery installed. Perhaps of note is that the times I've tried the SMC reset I've never experienced the LED on the Magsafe changing states or temporarily turning off.
Really stumped as to what's going on here - any takers?
Cheers, Will.

Perhaps also of note;
The majority of times the computer is safely turned off and then rebooted by reconnecting the Magsafe, I'm presented with a message telling me the computer's date is set to December 2001. The likelihood of this happening seems determined by how long the computer had been resting before being rebooted with the Magsafe.
Is this in anyway damaging the computer - should I be attempting to minimise how frequently I turn on the computer using this method?

HD I/O issue with MBP 17(2010 MC024)

After about half year use of my MBP 17, the I/O of local hard disk(5400rpm 500GB) gets really slow. I had only 1 partition(system shows 499GB) on the disk.
AJA System Test show the HD just hit 49MB/s of IN and 48MB/s of out, more or less. And I also run the same program from Blackmagic Design, the result remains the same. The booting time of the system was also super slow, the icon on the starting-up screen needs to run more than 40 rounds but it only needed 12 to 15 rounds when it was new. Not only the booting, copying large video files from/to external HD also takes more time. Anything relating to HD I/O gets slow, even the launch of Chrome or Safari---it took no time to show up and the icon in the dock only jumped one time, but it takes more the 10secs to get started now. So I don't think it's the mistake of the Testing softwares, and I believe the system could handle the basic I/O efficiently both in testing and real usage.
After several methods including defragment, catch cleaning and something like that, I gave up and reinstall the Mac OS 10.6.3(install DVD in box). everything returns normal, AJA system test can reach 75MB/s of both IN and OUT.
I really can't find out why the I/O of the local HD gets slower and slower. I did installed lots of softwares but can softwares affect the I/O ability of a system? A PC with windows do gets slow without proper maintenance but I never see an old windows getting slow to copy files.
Has someone ever encountered this before? it's really weired and I really need some help or advices.
Thanks!!!

It turns out that I tested my 30" ACD with a friends Macbook and it has the same phenomenon. It's quite strange. The darker the blue or grey the more this line flows out from the grey bar frame on Safari or Mail windows. The smaller the window the less evident the phenomenon. Again, it has no effect on the windows themselves, and only occurs toward the top of the display. When you move the window down on the screen it disappears. And it is only the line below the grey upper bar that is rather bold that bleeds out across the screen.
I wonder if there is a way to reset the display or move to some default setting that would correct this.

Issues with MBP C2D and networks with any PCs attached...

So for a long time any time I go to anyone's home with a wireless network, I will jump on and the network will stop working for anyone but me. This happened recently when my girlfriend updated from a netgear that broke to a Linksys wrt54gs. Any time I connect my MBP C2D to it wirelessly I know out the rest of the house, 2 desktop PCs. I also have this problem at my store where it affects the people working around me, so that they cannot connect to the net, which is a BIG hinderance to them, obviously. I had this problem with my wrt54g and changed the firmware to one noted somewhere else (different forum) and it works fine, PS3, and everything connected works perfectly. I am almost to the point of buying a PC so I stop knocking out peoples networks, any thoughts on this, I don't want to have to go back to a PC
Oh and I am using a WEP 128bit hex and no other security on both networks.

I had similar problems with a WRT54G Linksys Router, and after a bunch of searching, I found that there is a problem with the latest firmware on the router. I downgraded the firmware as the post recommended (Linksys Forum) and now all my macs can connect.
Here's a link to the post I found on the Linksys site that solved my problems:
http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wireless_Routers&messag e.id=10007#M10007

Anybody else had recurring issues with MBPs of less than a year old?

Both my son and I bought MBPs less than a year ago, and we've both had two faults develope which were repaired by the store (not Apple) where they were bought. My son's MBP has developed yet another fault, and frankly, I'm fed up of traipsing up and down from one end of our town to the other, waiting 3 or 4 weeks for the repair to be done, only to find that in another 3 months another fault is occuring.
The Apple expert in the store suggested that there might have been a batch issue, as both of our MBPs came from the same batch, and advised contacting Apple.
I'd really rather conduct this by email, as I don't have time to spend hanging around on a phone.
Anyone out there give me some (constructive only) suggestions please?

Many thanks for your help, I'll try to find time today.

Many Issues With MBP Retina Gaming

My MBP Retina 15"
Processor 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 1024 MB
OSX Version 10.8.2 , build 12C3006
Playing CS:GO is almost impossible .Diablo III same thing... Tried SMC reset , and it gets better but always reverts to crap (>10FPS)
Is there an update coming out to fix this.... This porblem has been going on for quite some time...
Apple you need to get this fixed....
ARGHHHHHHH..

Lol ... I posted here to see if anyone had an idea better then The temporary SMC reset .. Also if you think Apple does not review posts on here ... well... I got land in Florida I'd like to sell you ;)
I got this laptop because it should easily run my game .. With the CPU , memory , graphics card it has it should do so easily .. In fact prior to the 10.8.2 update it did .
I read the posts and nothing seems to work yet .. Anyone have and fresh ideas ?

Major issues with mbp...

Ok so basically just recentlly ( a few days ago)
I am starting to get some real lag within the operating system.
I find that when i try to use spotlight, both spotlight and the dock will freeze.
Does anyone know why this would be happening?
I checked/repaired both disk permissions and disk both of which really needed to be done.
But now im sort of stumped...
Would a re install of the OS fix this issue? or is there another way of maybe diagnosing what is going on

I would try download the 10.5.5 Combo updater from the apple wed site and installing that. It seems to have fewer problems than the auto software updater most people use.
lenn

Issue with mbp screen

I have a 15" macbook pro with a c2d and a glossy screen....and there is something really funky with my screen....in the bottom left part of my screen... there is an area that is brighter than the rest of my screen....any ideas what the deal is?

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Skype issues with new Retina MBP

Help - I have a new Retina MBP with the latest version of Skype. I am having serious issues with Skype -anyone I call on landlines keep telling me my voice is "breaking up" - I can hear them perfectly. A skype test call works OK, calling my own land line seems to be OK, but all calls from Australia to US land lines experinece this issue. (I thought is was my router so had Telstra replace it - talk about good customer service - it was replaced no questions asked). Same version of Skype on my 5+ year old MBP still works OK (of course it is not running the latest version of Moutain Lion as it does not support this version).
The Skype community forum reports various issues with MBPs but not this particular one. I would go to the Apple Genius Bar but they don't really provide support for thirdy party apps. Note I am using the built-in speaker and microphone.
All suggestions most welocme - I really need to get this sorted before my next trip.
thanks.

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I just restored my 13" MBP i5 at the apple store to the newest version of Lion after issues with a previous Time Machine backup from Snow Leopard- this time I created a new account and just ported files and folders, and now MS Office doesn't work. Help?

I just restored my 13" MBP i5 at the apple store to the newest version of Lion after issues with a previous Time Machine backup from Snow Leopard- this time I created a new account and just ported files and folders, and now MS Office doesn't work.
^^ that's the main problem. Here's the full history.
I bought a new 13" i5 MBP, early 2011 edition. I had an old white Macbook 2.14 ghz core2duo on Snow Leopard. I attempted to port over my time machine backup, but encountered problems in that my User was inaccessible from the new computer after the import finished, and I had to go in and change the root password, etc, and for some reason or another, I couldn't install any programs at all from that administrator's account. By "couldn't" I mean I could install them, but upon installation they would never boot. So, I took it to the apple store and did a clean install from the most up to date Lion OSX. Then, I created a brand new admin account, instead of trying to import the old one, and things seemed great. Then, I just imported my old files from the TM backup, but not any system settings, permissions, or user data. Just my Docs, pics, vids, apps, and itunes stuff.
Here's where things get weird again. I imported this stuff under the name "old", but all of these folders have a red negative sign on them, marking them as restricted. So, from my main admin account, I cannot even peruse these folders. Since I didn't import user data, I can't sign in to the "old" account to change permissions. I already tried to change the permissions from system preferences, but that didn't change anything. And now, for whatever reason, of all the apps that were imported then, MS Office is the only set of apps that does not work. When I click on it, it just says there was a problem and asks if I'd like to send a report to apple. I tried reinstalling it to no avail. I'm an English student, so i really need access to Word. Can anyone help? The Apple store is a major detour for me and would like to fix this issue myself.

Most likely you have Office 2004 which are PPC-only applications and will not work in Lion. Upgrade to Office 2011. Other alternatives are:
Apple's iWork suite (Pages, Numbers, and Keynote.)
Open Office (Office 2007-like suite compatible with OS X.)
NeoOffice (similar to Open Office.)
LibreOffice (a new direction for the Open Office suite.)

Should I buy a new MBP? (Lots of small issues with mine)

Hi,
There are a number of small but irritating problems with my MBP. Talking with a friend who has had her macbook into apple service 3 times now for replacements a lot more serious than my problems, I'm sure Apple won't replace the computer. A friend who has bought a couple MBPs now (later week version) has had very little problem with his.
Specifically, the issues I'm having are as follows:
1) CPU whine (I know this can't be fixed)
2) Fan "moo"/clunk. The computer sounds like a small helicopter at times and at the best of times is always noisy..
3) Heat issues - using the comp anywhere but on a flat surface (i.e. on my lap) and it heats up intensely. I know this is an issue with all computers, but compared to my powerbook it's night and day.
4) Lag Issues. Doing ANYTHING takes a "long" time. I need to reformat but from opening firefox to booting up the computer or even sometimes mousing over the icon tray.
5) Red headphone led. My internal speakers no longer work. I've read the problem has something to do with the headphone jack being stuck. Some fixes I've read include using a match stick, plugging in the headphones again (doesn't work).
6) My display flickers slightly now also. Seems to synch with the fan "moo"ing.
I'm using macintosh now because I like avoiding hassles. I switched from PC a few years ago after going through lots of issues and the powerbook was AWESOME. I'm assuming the macbookpro is going to eventually stabilize and work well also, is it there yet? Shall I buy a new one and just dump the current or will it be the same thing all over?
Macbook Pro / 12" Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Thanks for all the advice, it's appreciated. Particularly the advice to go down to the mac store and talk to a guru. I'm going to do that tomorrow.
I've been able to tolerate things up until the latest bug, the fan now periodically starts spinning like a helicopter. It's way beyond anything I've dealt with.. I can't listen to music it's so loud and it disturbs anyone else around (clearly needs a fix).
I can't send it in to be repaired as I can't do without a computer for that long. This said I thought to connect the new and old machine and copy the most important files over.
(No I won't dump this lemon on someone else without letting them know about the issues. It may well be worthwhile to someone willing to nurse it through the various mac warranty & update issues. Eventually they may well end up with a new MBP).
Macbook Pro / 12" Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)
Macbook Pro / 12" Powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Any Bootcamp issues with the new MBP? What about right clicking?

Tried out the new MBP at the Apple store... was wondering how Bootcamp would work with it. I use Bootcamp all the time for work so I'm interested to here the pro's and con's for the new models. Seems like the new trackpad clicking would be cause issues with the "two-finger click" in Bootcamp.

Right clicking issues galore!
(at least in the windows side of things...)
The 64bit windows worked fine....
The 32bit windows had many issues, even after 2 attempts. (via boot camp)
The main issue: the functions keys are locked on. Normally, I would hold down "fn" and push "f10" to mute but that doesn't work. All I have to do is hit "f10" and its muted. That is all good until I have to right-click using the "shift+f10" method since the bottom-right-of-trackpad and two-finger-clicking doesn't work whatsover. The "shift+f10" method won't work now since the fn keys are locked on. We have NO IDEA what the problem is. Could it be a driver issue...though it works fine with x64bit and OS X side of things.
Oh, and mac doesn't give support if one installs Vista and Microsoft won't give support since it isn't on a 'native' pc, so we are screwed. They have both protected themselves and blamed it on the other and the customer is left out to dry.

New MBP issues with certain games

I have a new post Feb 08 MBP. I have bought the Diablo and Starcraft Battle Chests, Fallout, Fallout 2, and Knights and Merchants. I have issues with all of them and these issues cannot be duplicated by owners of pre Feb 08 MBPs.
The Diablo and Starcraft issue has been recognized by Blizzard and they are working with Apple:
http://www.battle.net/forums/thread.aspx?FN=support&T=535843&P=1
Reports to MacPlay about Knights and Merchants, Fallout and Fallout 2 have gone unanswered.
Can any other new MBP owners confirm the Fallout or K&M issue?
With Fallout I and II I have obvious graphical issues with the palette. K&M loads but I only get sounds, no window at all.
If you have issues with Diablo II and Starcraft please post on the battle.net site above. Thanks!
Message was edited by: Ogmios

Hello all,
This seems to be a problem! I wonder if it will be similar with the new iMacs that are coming out with this new processor!
So yeah, when I load up Fallout 2 on my new Macbook Pro I get the weird graphics palette and on only one half of the screen. Seems a little phishy to me! I don't even know if there is a patch that could help! It SHOULD be solved my Rosetta or something . . . but if the new Pentyn architecture is faulty, it would have to be a recall, not a patch!
Makes me a little nervous to tell you the truth!

Is anyone else having issues with Lion on Ivybridge MBP in 32bit mode

HI,
I'm having big issues using Lion in 32bit mode with my new MBP. It will boot ok but then after a seemingly random period of time it will lock. It seems to happen randomly. I thought originally it was an issue with using the FW port and spent some time with an Apple Care engineer and we couldn't fix it. I then re-installed Lion onto an external HD and used this without installing any extra software and it was seeming still happening.
There is nothing that I can see that triggers it, I'll just be using it normally and then suddenly it will just lock. The first sign that somethings not right is errors with the display, parts of windows being left behind when I move them or sections of the menu bar at the top dissappearing.
Does anyone else have this issue as I've tried with Apple and the senior engineer couldn't figure it out and they've said that they haven't had any other reported issues.
System:
MBP - 13.3"
Ivybridge 2.9GHz i7
8 GB 1600 Mhz RAM
OS 10.7.4
Thanks
Adam,

then i guess it´s 64 bit mode, using it "out of the box"..... one thing i really like ,this model of the macbook is really quiet, and dosent get as worm as the 2011 i cant hear the fans when doing some dvd ripping and importing/exporting some heavy files and playing some like batman etc , maybe the nvidia chip helps!? my first macbook pro 2009/2010 quiet- 2011 - mac mini ,macbook pro and i had macbook air i7 256 ssd worm and fan noise and then now back to envidia - guit?!
btw been doing some stuff testing the macbook pro it hasen´t froze yet..... bbl if some S*it happens... and sorry for missing the 32-bit mode at the head line....

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