Macbook shuts off when I'm listening to music or watching video

It shuts completely off maybe a minute into music or video. It seems to get really hot. Unfortunately against my better judgement I didn't buy the AppleCare plan. Am considering selling it if fixing it doesn't make sense, but I don't know what to call the problem. It seems like a hardware issue? But I don't know what kind.
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Hi...
It should not get that hot under 'normal' use.
First try a SMC reset.
Also note that it's a known issue that when attaching the magsafe connector and then within a few seconds opening the lid or in reverse, it can heat up for no aparent reason. Closing and reopening the lid should solve that.
A workaround for this is to wait ca. 15-30 sec. after opening the lid, before connecting the magsafe.
/Dennis

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Get a new computer. Consider switching to regular milk, or even a light fruit juice.

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