Macbook keeps sleeping
A while ago my Macbook, (aluminium, late 2008 model) stopped going to sleep when the lid was closed so I just used to put it to sleep via the menu but then it started to wake up whilst closed, the apple lid light would go on and stay on, so then I would shut it down completely. Now, when I start it up it gets past the grey screen with the apple logo but then the screen goes black and the sleep light begins to pulse. When I am able to start it up properly and everything loads then I check emails or use Safari or TextEdit the screen will go black at any time and the sleep light will come on again. When any key is pressed the screen flashes but still doesn't come back on and sometimes I can see whatever was on the desktop momentarily (backlight?) then that disappears as well.
I have done the SMC and the PRAM. I have set the energy saver to never. I have verified and repaired using Disk Utility. I have tried the magnet thing to see if it is the "reed" switch relating to the clamshell. I used Terminal to verify that the sleep mode is 3. Finally I have erased the hardrive and installed Snow Leopard. The problem was sorted for a day, slept on closing the lid etc but then the problem returned.
I cannot do a Hardware test as I have misplaced the disk. I can only find similiar problems relating to the Macbook Pro, something to do with the graphics card? I have read about wires in the hinge, relating to the backlight, becoming crimped but I am not very experienced with technicalities. Should I just suck it up and take it into an Apple store to get diagnosed? I have avoided that only because I have no idea how much it would cost.
I would gratefully and humbley accept any help or advice anyone could offer but be kind and simple if possible.
Thank you
Thanks Carolyn but the magsafe is working, the battery charges fully and its life/cycles are fine. Think I will have to take it in to be looked at but its out of warranty so will have to make sure there's plent of moola in my bank account!
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Extra Info:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.31f1
Serial Number (system):
Hardware UUID:
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Manufacturer: DP
Device name: ASMB016
Pack Lot Code: 0002
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0110
Hardware Revision: 0500
Cell Revision: 0102
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 4859
Fully charged: No
Charging: Yes
Full charge capacity (mAh): 4859
Health Information:
Cycle count: 247
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 275
Voltage (mV): 12598
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: No
Current Power Source: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 15
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
ID: 0x0100
Wattage (W): 85
Revision: 0x0000
Family: 0x00ba
Serial Number: 0x00a0caf9
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The SMC is responsible for controlling various system functions. None of your data will be deleted by resetting the SMC.
Shut down the computer by going to Apple () > Shut Down…
Select Shut Down or allow the computer to shut down automatically.
Plug in the MagSafe power adapter into a power source and then connect it to your Mac if you have not already done so.
On the built-in keyboard, press the (left side) Shift (⇧), Control (⌃), and Option (⌥) keys and the Power Button at the same time.
Release the (left side) Shift (⇧), Control (⌃), and Option (⌥) keys and the Power Button at the same time.
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Panics Since Last Report: 11
Anonymous UUID: A88211BE-4F1E-4DE4-8812-A21E9C7EDACD
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0xffffff812f293440 : 0xffffff7f8098ae97
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0xffffff812f293610 : 0xffffff7f817fa863
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0xffffff812f293650 : 0xffffff7f817bfaca
0xffffff812f293660 : 0xffffff7f817fa842
0xffffff812f293680 : 0xffffff7f817c4220
0xffffff812f2936c0 : 0xffffff7f817c102f
0xffffff812f2936f0 : 0xffffff7f81829c3e
0xffffff812f293770 : 0xffffff7f8181444b
0xffffff812f2937d0 : 0xffffff7f81814846
0xffffff812f293820 : 0xffffff7f81814abb
0xffffff812f2938b0 : 0xffffff7f8181580f
0xffffff812f2938e0 : 0xffffff7f817cd0b0
0xffffff812f293aa0 : 0xffffff7f81815f68
0xffffff812f293b60 : 0xffffff7f817ca119
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0xffffff812f293be0 : 0xffffff80006558fa
0xffffff812f293c40 : 0xffffff800065609b
0xffffff812f293d80 : 0xffffff80002a3f08
0xffffff812f293e80 : 0xffffff8000223096
0xffffff812f293eb0 : 0xffffff80002148a9
0xffffff812f293f10 : 0xffffff800021bbd8
0xffffff812f293f70 : 0xffffff80002aef20
0xffffff812f293fb0 : 0xffffff80002daa33
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BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServer
Mac OS version:
11E53
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 11.4.0: Mon Apr 9 19:32:15 PDT 2012; root:xnu-1699.26.8~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: A8ED611D-FB0F-3729-8392-E7A32C5E7D74
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4. From the Location menu at the top of the Network preference pane, select Edit Locations. A sheet will drop down. Click the plus-sign button to create a new location. Give it any name you want. In the new location, set up the Wi-Fi service with the same settings you used before. Click Apply and test.
5. Launch the Keychain Access application. Search for and delete all AirPort network password items that refer to the network. Make a note of the password first.
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7. Turn off Bluetooth and test.
8. Reset the System Management Controller.
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Macbook to TV, Works fine until I put the Macbook to sleep then tv display
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