Computer Shutting down before properly booting up....
My 2008 MacBook Pro will power up on the gray screen (apple appears) and it spins like it's booting but after about 1 minute it shuts down.
I've tried a few things. Disconnecting the battery - Restarting and holding "option" key down....nothing.
Help!
Hi......hmmmm, forgive me for not providing this info in my first post. I'm a bit of a duffer when it comes to giving details.
Here goes:
Happens with power connected and also when power unplugged.
Shoot hubby just grabbed it and is taking it to apple store, so cannot answer that one.
Light is on plug when connected.
Will try that option when hubby returns.
I so wanted to find the answer before him
Thanks for your suggestions
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