Multiclip goes viarable speed on me

I have used multiclip successfully for the ceremony (2 cameras). Now, I've selected the same raw clips, set in points, clicked 'create multiclip' and bring it into the timeline and the speed is playing at like 90% (says variable) after the clip name. Tried changing the speed, no luck. Checked the speed of the origianl clips... 100%. Why, why, why? Tried copying original clips to make new masterclips, same results. Tried setting in and out points for the multiclip. Tried setting in only. Always the same result.
Ed

I tried those instructions. I did this specifically.
Unplug the Unit
* Remove the Battery
* Push the CUDA (PMU) Switch (count to 5 slow)
* Push the Start button on the front of the computer (count to 5 slow)
* Let the unit sit for 15-30 minutes
* Replace the Battery
* Plug it back in, and push the start button
Except I let it sit several hours
I'm gonna try it again but I saw this...
2. Press the PMU reset switch (S1) once on the logic board. Do not press the PMU reset switch a second time because it could stop the PMU chip from responding.
It's possible I did something like this wrong before i came here for help. I know I pressed the PMU before I made this post. If the PMU chip did stop responding is there any hope?

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