Macbook shuts off randomly

I have a macbook that I bought from Apple in January/February 2007 and it is shutting off randomly (whether it is connected to a charger or using the battery).
I looked for a solution and there was a firmware update, but my macbook is updated and tells me that I don´t need that software.
Solutions?

HI,
Try resetting the SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411
Carolyn

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    Kara436,
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