Macbook pro ret turns on but then turns itself off
Hi all
I am new to apple computers, I got a nice new Macbook Pro 15" retina in December 2012.
I have noticed, when I turn it on and I have left the room and come back in a few minutes later, it is off.
It runs off the mains, not on sleep mode as I always shut-down.
I am not sure what to do ?
First, try to reset the SMC > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
If it doesn't work, I recommend you to take the computer to an Apple Store to get the computer repaired or replaced for free as your computer is in warranty
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I just recently went over to mac, and i am pretty exited about it, beats the **** our of the crap i used before..
i got a question though, people seem to be all hypen about the sleep function on the mac, i am personally used to always turning it off because i am very and i mean very paranoid.
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