Macbook Pro 15 " 2.53GHZ mid 2009 random shutdowns

Hello,
I've a Macbook Pro 15" 2.53GHZ mid 2009 that have random shutdowns and when he shutdown he dont turn on in power button, because the button dont do nothing at all. Sometimes, only after hours the macbook pro automaticaly turn on. I have already clear the fans and replace the thermal paste but with no sucess because problem still exists.
What's the problem with this mac?
Regards

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