Powerbook suddenly shuts down...

Last night my powerbook suddenly shut down while in use. After I rebooted, there was a message saying the date was set back to an earlier date and keeping that the computer could face unstable condition. So I checked under preferences > date and time but the date seemed correct.
After that I used my cloned external HD to boot into OS and ran DiskWarrior to see if there was any disk errors. While running that I got a Kernal Panic message (the power sign, w/multi-language), so I shut it down and attempted to restart, but then it had problem booting into the desktop.
After restarting, the open-source gray screen came up, asked to type in "mac-boot" to boot or power button to shut down, so I typed in the prompt "mac-boot", and then a little OS folder icon showed up with a question mark flashing.
So I shut down the computer again, took the battery out and did the power-management reset (hold down pwr btn for 7 secs). Then I was able to boot back into desktop.
Has anyone experienced sudden shut-down on your PB? I think this is the second that has happened on this PB.

my 15" powerbook has done the same thing, well at least the first part of your message. The computer shuts down suddenly and then I get the error message about the date and time being set to the wrong date, etc. i thought this had to do with the new battery received from the battery exchange.
Where is this other external battery found. Is it user replaceable?

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Following this the computer then makes the usual start up noise but nothing happens on either my powerbook display or the 22" display. I am then required to take out the adapter connection from my powerbook and my computer restarts normally after holding down the start button again.
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Would be grateful for some hints... Thanks!
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The exact same things (low tone, furiously flashing sleep light) has happened to me on several occasions, and it happened again today. I just googled up the symptoms and this is where I landed. The only thing I can correlate among our experiences is that the DVI connection on the powerbook is involved (the problem may or may not have anything to do with the ADC adapter).
For my problem, it's usually occurred after I've either just connected or disconnected a second display using an Apple dvi-->adc powered adapter or a small unpowered dongle (dvi -->vga) for an lcd projector. The restart after either one fails can take quite awhile.
Twice in the past six months, I've been at the "two minute warning" before a presentation, and the book has crapped out just as I connect it to the projector and then it's gone into the psycho light and sound mode you described. Today's failure occurred after unhooking from the powered Apple DVI-->ADC adapter at my desk to go down the hall for a meeting. The computer went into blue screen and stayed there after it was disconnected from the Studio Display and DVI-->ADC adapter. Attempting to hard reset/powerdown by holding down the power button initiated the tone/light flashing.
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Suddenly Shut Down my mac book pro, late 2011

Hello guys, i need your help.
Last 2 weeks, suddenly my macbookpro shut down, and it makes me shock.
After a few second shut down, i try to turn it on.
it just make sound like turn on your mac and suddenly shut down again.
It shut down for 3 times and more.
When i plug in the charger, it turn on.
But after i unplug the charger it suddenly shut down again.
i try to shut down my mac properly, and when i turn on again it works.
My friends say that it could be my battery, i checked it, and my battery was normal.
And i search about this issue, some people say to reset SMC, i dont know if it would works or not.
Did reset SMC will makes you lose you data or something?
Now, i must plug the charger when i want to turn on my mac.
Did this a serious problem or not? i need you advice guys.
Thanks!

No data is lost due to resetting the SMC.
But after i unplug the charger it suddently shut down again
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Hopefully your important files are backed up just in case.

My MacBook suddenly shut down and won't turn back on - how do I get it to turn back on?

My MacBook suddenly shut down after freezing up and I cannot get it to turn back on again. I tried the suggestions in the manual and none of them worked to turn it back on. Is there something I am not doing correctly? The little green light on the charger connector is green but not as bright as normal, it was charged by over 70% before it shut down, so I do not think it is a battery problem. Is there anything I can do to turn it back on? Thank you for any help given, I really appreciate it.

If it won't bong, then try an SMC reset.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Can you boot in Safe Mode?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1564
Did you uninstall it this way?
http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/get-started/install/removing-silverlight -mac.aspx

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Serial Number:          9G2060A7VD3MA
Manufacturer:          DP
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PCB Lot Code:          0
Firmware Version:          201
Hardware Revision:          2
Cell Revision:          158
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Fully Charged:          No
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Full Charge Capacity (mAh):          5425
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Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
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Wake on Clamshell Open:          Yes
Wake on LAN:          Yes
Current Power Source:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
PrioritizeNetworkReachabilityOverSleep:          0
Standby Delay:          4200
Standby Enabled:          0
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Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):          10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):          2
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Wake on Clamshell Open:          Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:          Yes
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Standby Enabled:          0
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AC Charger Information:
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ID:          0x0100
Wattage (W):          85
Revision:          0x0000
Family:          0x0085
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0x434abd88 : 0x260e89 (0x42e1b000 0x0 0x1 0x0)
0x434abdc8 : 0x259c63 (0x2645ebc 0x42e17000 0x0 0x42e1b000)
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System model name: iMac5,1
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Re: Restoring windows after sudden shut down during updating

Hi everyone,
Last night I was updating my windows on my Toshiba laptop, however, my laptop had a sudden shut down during the updating process.
Now when I start my laptop, I am prompted that a system error occurred and I have to insert my windows CD to continue. I never got a windows CD, and nor have I made a recovery disc yet, so is there any possible way for me to log into windows again? I am using windows Vista.
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hi dDk,
what is the first rules of using a computer?
*never touch a running system* and of course: *read the f... manual* and *make backups often*
ok this was a bit hard... but this is a common failure to make an update without saving....
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- you have neither a systemdisk of vista nor a system backup
now you are in operators hell....
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Hello.
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I am sorry or the bad post..
It,s hard when you don't have the -know how- to find the right section. System data will be up in a day or two.. can't rub hard ware id when it won't start.
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We have a Dual 2.3 GHz G5 (production week 10/29/05, Power PPC 970 v.3.0, with 2.5 GHz RAM), running OS 10.4.8. This machine has started to suddenly shut down - like someone pulled the plug with no warning.
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Hi all,
My Macbook Pro(2012) was working well last night and i saw the battery shown at the top is showing 22%.
When i plugged in my iPhone4 to it, it auto shut down.
When i try to turn it on, it doesn't work. it turn to be comepletely died
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I press the button at the left to check the battery left, it doesnt show any....
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(sorry for my poor english)

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http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
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iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
If you can’t update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
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I left my phone plugged into the wall charger all night long but the Apple logo is still blinking on and off. However, when unplugged from the charger, the screen goes blank and the unit does not respond to pressing/holding the buttons at all. Likewise, flipping the mute switch does not cause the phone to vibrate as it normally would, which made me wonder if power was being disrupted somewhere else in the unit before the battery. I just finished disassembling the unit down to the battery, looked for any loose connections etc., and did spot a suspicious looking spot on top of the #5 ribbon connector that I had not taken notice of before in my first disassembly. I'll take a picture of it and post a link for your consideration later on today when I have a spare moment, although I fear the worst.

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