Apple Service - how do you prove RANDOM shutdowns ?

Hello,
My macbook has random shutdowns, they occur about 4 times a week. I use the machine for work. I called Apple technical support, they gave me a case number, and I took it into service.
Apparently the computer cannot be fixed until the technician sees the shut down issue for themselves ! They had it for 2.5 days, it didn't shut down so I took it home (I need the machine). Sure enough, 2 days more of me using it and is shutting down again.
Who in their right mind is FAKING their shutdown issue to get the identical logic board swapped in ?? What would be the point of this ? Why don't they just believe people are not crazy and replace the mother boards ?
Am I supposed to camp in the store praying for a shutdown so they can see it ?
Ridiculous. Simply ridiculous.

That's very interesting coooldoc. I tried it on my
MacBook just for kicks. When I entered the commands
it did indeed max out the processors. I watched my
iPulse peg both processors to 99-100% but my fans
never did kick in.
When running "yes", your fan should start revving up to full speed after about 1-2 minutes. When you terminate the process, they should stay running for 1-2 minutes and slowly wind down. Your temps are to high also. Mine only get up in the 60c range when running "yes."
If you don't get that corrected, I believe you will develop SD sooner or later. Did you install the firmware update?
-Bmer
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