My wireless connection (MacBook Pro) keeps on randomly turning off every 2-3 minutes and each time I have to reset connection to my personal network
Hey
I just got a new MacBook Pro a few days ago and set it up on my home wireless network. But the Wi-Fi keeps on switching off and on randomly - literallly every 2 minutes or so - and I have to check my personal network again so I could get back online. I looked through settings and network preferences/diagnostics to make sure I set up my own network account right and all looks normal.
Why does Wi-Fi switch off/on so often and so randomly? what can I do?
Thanks in advance for the help!
There is a small PRAM battery (different from the main battery) on the logic board that maintains those settings. Yours needs to be replaced. You can try to do it yourself, but I suggest you have it done at an Apple Store or another authorized service outlet.
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panic(cpu 1 caller 0xffffff7f8baa5fac): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff80fbe34000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.4.12/src/Apple MuxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
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0xffffff80fb733510 : 0xffffff7f8b0c1601
0xffffff80fb733590 : 0xffffff7f8b0c2283
0xffffff80fb733610 : 0xffffff7f8b0c2954
0xffffff80fb733750 : 0xffffff7f8b0c33e0
0xffffff80fb733880 : 0xffffff7f8b0f4cb4
0xffffff80fb7338c0 : 0xffffff7f8b0f59dd
0xffffff80fb733900 : 0xffffff7f8b0ef550
0xffffff80fb733a70 : 0xffffff7f8b0efecc
0xffffff80fb733ac0 : 0xffffff7f8b0eb761
0xffffff80fb733af0 : 0xffffff7f8b0e6558
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Macbook Pro discharges battery when turned off
I've had my Macbook Pro 15" for close to a year now (Mid-2010 revision), and this issue has only happened a couple of times, where when after shutting down the machine at night (full shut-down, not sleep), I turn it back on in the morning to find that the battery has been completely discharged. I thought that the first time, which happened some time ago, probably a few months back, had been me accidentally leaving the computer on running a program which drained the battery, but the most recent incident I am fairly certain that the machine was powered down fully before unplugging the power cord and any other attachments for the night.
I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else, and if it is a major problem? I don't have AppleCare, but may consider getting it before my warranty is up if needed (in about a month) to diagnose/fix the problem with the least trouble/cost. Not afraid to open up my machine if the forum members suggest it, but because the problem is impossible for me to replicate, any solutions (baseless or not) may or may not help and I won't be able to confirm it.
Any help is appreciated!
SteveBattery health is normal, 97-100% when fully charged and discharges normally when under regular use with the power cord unplugged (about 5-6 hours of usage when under moderate load, can sleep for 6-7 hours and only see a 2-4% drop). WIll post info from the system profiler in case it helps.
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: -------------------------
Manufacturer: SMP
Device name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0201
Hardware Revision: 000a
Cell Revision: 0158
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 6643
Fully charged: Yes
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 6643
Health Information:
Cycle count: 33
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): 0
Voltage (mV): 12498
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 0
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 2
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: No
Current Power Source: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
GPUSwitch: 2
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 3
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 2
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
GPUSwitch: 2
Reduce Brightness: Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
ID: 0x0100
Wattage (W): 85
Revision: 0x0000
Family: 0x00ba
Serial Number: 0x00c4130e
Charging: No -
Just installed new 10.8.5 update and my 15" MacBook Pro display is now turning off on it's own.
I installed the Mountain Lion OSX update today, and I saw in the notes that this update was supposed to address an issue with the retina displays just shutting off, which is a problem I have not had with my new laptop. Now mine IS shutting itself off, and no amount of button punching can turn it back on before it wants to. My MacBook Pro is a 15" build 12F45, 2.7 GHz i7, which I purchased only in August. The screen just goes black at any time, pretty much every few minutes!!! *** APPLE?!!!
I am a designer working on 2014 products, and this is a VERY crucial time for me. I am so frustrated, not only did the iOS7 update completely ruin my iPhone 4S, which has NO battery life anymore, (is it because of the LAME paralax effect always running? - plus I consider the interface intensly ugly) but now I'm going to be put out of buisiness?!!! C'mon APPLE!! I've only owned apple computers and products since 1998, and I'm thinking I may be FORCED to change now since there is an obvious and serious problem with the integrity of their OS updates as of late.
Whew, now that I've vented, is anyone else having this problem? Any idea how to fix, short of uninstalling and re-installing EVERYTHING from an old backup BEFORE this latest update?Step 1
Reset the System Management Controller,
Step 2
Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, or by corruption of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled on some models, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain models. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin. Test while in safe mode. Same problem? After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test. -
For the past month or more I've encountered what I consider to be quite a serios problem with my Macbook pro. The laptop suddenly freezes without warning, the screen turns black, while the hard drive apparently stals and the system no longer responds. The only way to resolve this issues is to restart the computer via a hard reset. After restarting, an error message box shows up asking me to report the error, which I've already done on numerous occassions. The problem occurs at a frequency of 1 every 2-3 days, sometimes more often than that. The error message that comes up is very complicated but contains some key words amongst which includes "kernel." This makes me believe that it's an issue with the video card, and was wondering how I can remediate this problem so as to get the normal function of my laptop back. If anyone can be of any help, I would greatly appreciate it.
AndreiFor the past month or more I've encountered what I consider to be quite a serios problem with my Macbook pro. The laptop suddenly freezes without warning, the screen turns black, while the hard drive apparently stals and the system no longer responds. The only way to resolve this issues is to restart the computer via a hard reset. After restarting, an error message box shows up asking me to report the error, which I've already done on numerous occassions. The problem occurs at a frequency of 1 every 2-3 days, sometimes more often than that. The error message that comes up is very complicated but contains some key words amongst which includes "kernel." This makes me believe that it's an issue with the video card, and was wondering how I can remediate this problem so as to get the normal function of my laptop back. If anyone can be of any help, I would greatly appreciate it.
Andrei -
Macbook Pro doesn't starts, turn off in progress bar (Yosemite)
My Macbook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012) doesn't start, I can submit my password but in progress bar the computer turn off.
I all ready reset the PRAM but the problem insists
What should i do?Reset PRAM. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18761
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
Start up in Safe Mode. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18760
Repair Disk. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5836 -
Late 2013 13" Macbook Pro Hot even if turned off
Hi Guys, has anyone encountered this issue? My late 2013 13" Macbook Pro Retina 2.6 Ghz, 8Gb Ram, 512 SSD is Hot even if it's turned off. So when I power it up, it already drained some of it's charge, and when I check the Temperature using Temperature Guage, the CPU temperature is at 59 degrees Celcius, might I stress that this reading is from a newly turned on macbook pro with out any apps running( at idle stage). My friend who bought his late 2013 13" Macbook Pro Retina 2.4 Ghz, 8Gb Ram and 258 SSD also has this issues.
Is this normal with the Haswell Chip? Because my slightly older late 2012 13" Macbook Pro Retina 2.5ghz, 8gb Ram, 128 SSD never did manifest anything like that. And when I turn it on, the battery has the same charge as when I turned it off.
Any insights on this?
Thanks!Open Activity monitor to ALL PROCESSES and set %CPU to display values from high to low. Are there any CPU gluttons that can be identified?
If your MBP is still in the warranty period, consider an appointment at an Apple store genius bar.
Ciao.
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