MBP shutting down by itself

Help!
I don't know why my MBP shuts down by itself,
the first time it happened was when i was burning something from idvd
then it happened again when I was just typing something, then again when I was just surfing. Then when i tried to turn it on, it went off again..then finally it is working now.
Is it possible this is happening because of the replacement batteries? i bought my MBP last february when it went out, so it is part of the battery recall. right now im using the replacement. what should i do?
Macbook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.7)

It's not the battery. Many of the Mac Books have a far more serious problem with their internal hardware.
The first thing i suggest is repair your permissions.
Secondly, make sure you have updated firmware.
Thirdly, try reseating your ram.
Last, alert Applecare. Tell them your problem, and the steps you have taken.
It is likely that you will need to:
a.) have your logic board replaced (it will take about a week, including shipping)
or b.) need a replacement.
I just went through all of this. If you want me to walk you through anything, just let me know.

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